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Forum: Writers' Corner 07-12-2013, 03:39 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 35,282
Posted By M.T. Miles
Congrats on finishing your project. Enjoy.

Congrats on finishing your project. Enjoy.
Forum: Writers' Corner 06-20-2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,166
Posted By M.T. Miles
I agree with crich 70. I wouldn't, however,...

I agree with crich 70. I wouldn't, however, dismiss a glowing review by someone who had been given the book to review. Like VydorScope, I would only dismiss a review if it came from someone close to...
Forum: Writers' Corner 05-16-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,377
Posted By M.T. Miles
ApK, I am certainly not suggesting that I...

ApK,

I am certainly not suggesting that I know everything. I may not even know anything. I believe I have a great number of limitations but if my voice is the only one I listen to then I am not...
Forum: Writers' Corner 05-16-2013, 06:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,377
Posted By M.T. Miles
The world is full of those who will give you...

The world is full of those who will give you advice and as I have always said you cannot learn anything you don't already know by listening to yourself. But it is also important to be true to...
Forum: General Discussions 05-15-2013, 06:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,436
Posted By M.T. Miles
New punctations marks we all need to brush up on

I found this article amusing and thought I'd share it. http://www.collegehumor.com/article/6872071/8-new-and-necessary-punctuation-mark...
Forum: General Discussions 05-12-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,797
Posted By M.T. Miles
This is a tough question to answer. Of course, an...

This is a tough question to answer. Of course, an author needs to believe in his/her work and the same author is unlikely to meet with success if she/he is not willing and able to promote it. But...
Forum: General Discussions 04-14-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 10,786
Posted By M.T. Miles
Like Catlady I was brought up on the little...

Like Catlady I was brought up on the little golden books.
Forum: General Discussions 04-07-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,234
Posted By M.T. Miles
I would have to agree with most of the posts made...

I would have to agree with most of the posts made so far. There is no moral obligation to write a review of a book you have paid for and read.
Forum: General Discussions 03-25-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,252
Posted By M.T. Miles
Fluribus, Great response. All I can say is...

Fluribus,

Great response. All I can say is ditto.
Forum: Writers' Corner 03-24-2013, 04:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,950
Posted By M.T. Miles
Like VydorScope, I would have to say marketing. I...

Like VydorScope, I would have to say marketing. I find that marketing takes up a lot of my valuable time and energy and it is something that does not naturally fit with my skill set.
Forum: Writers' Corner 03-12-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,413
Posted By M.T. Miles
Frahse, I can relate. I had a year 2 teacher...

Frahse,

I can relate. I had a year 2 teacher who said that if she sat me next to other students all id id was distract them and if she sat me by myself all i did was day dream. It may be true to...
Forum: Writers' Corner 03-11-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,651
Posted By M.T. Miles
I certainly saw an increase in downloads of my...

I certainly saw an increase in downloads of my book.
Forum: General Discussions 03-07-2013, 12:48 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 19,269
Posted By M.T. Miles
CWatkinsNash, You are indeed a formidable...

CWatkinsNash,

You are indeed a formidable and eloquent advocate. I have enjoyed the clash of our blades but fear that I am not near your match. So it is that I will withdraw my misplaced...
Forum: General Discussions 03-06-2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 19,269
Posted By M.T. Miles
CWatkinsNash Once again what you say is...

CWatkinsNash

Once again what you say is correct. My comments were not intended as a criticism of your message but rather an expression of my own understanding of the frailties of the lesser...
Forum: General Discussions 03-06-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 19,269
Posted By M.T. Miles
CWatkinsNash You are so very right. But I...

CWatkinsNash

You are so very right. But I can't help but think that, if any of those presently standing accused were to utter "let he who is without sin", I might need to lower my aim and turn for...
Forum: Writers' Corner 03-04-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,202
Posted By M.T. Miles
"It's the characters who matter, and how a writer...

"It's the characters who matter, and how a writer responds to the genre's cliches."

I couldn't agree more.
Forum: General Discussions 02-26-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 19,269
Posted By M.T. Miles
CWatkinsNash I enjoyed your post. Your central...

CWatkinsNash I enjoyed your post. Your central question is one that all potential authors should ask themselves. Unfortunately, however, I fear that teh603 is valid. Good writing is not necessarily...
Forum: Writers' Corner 02-24-2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,818
Posted By M.T. Miles
I usually don't remember much of my dreams but it...

I usually don't remember much of my dreams but it is not uncommon for me to wake at 3 am with a whole bunch of ideas and the need to write them down before I can get back to sleep.
Forum: Writers' Corner 02-21-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,399
Posted By M.T. Miles
I think we can all relate to the experience of...

I think we can all relate to the experience of going ouch when you re-read sentences written long ago.
Forum: Writers' Corner 02-14-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,164
Posted By M.T. Miles
My inspiration comes primarily from the world...

My inspiration comes primarily from the world around me. For me observation is the key.
Forum: Writers' Corner 02-12-2013, 10:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,411
Posted By M.T. Miles
Maybe I'm a victim of a limited attention span or...

Maybe I'm a victim of a limited attention span or a lack of creativity but I find it almost impossible to write more thasn 20k words. So I would have to agree that short versus long is a very...
Forum: Writers' Corner 01-31-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 35,282
Posted By M.T. Miles
I figure, I'll try to learn a few things from the...

I figure, I'll try to learn a few things from the folks on this site. I have also joined the writers network group on Linkedin. Lot's of reading and some practice as well.
Forum: Writers' Corner 01-31-2013, 01:34 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 35,282
Posted By M.T. Miles
Best of luck to all those who have set writing...

Best of luck to all those who have set writing goals for this year. I am new to the game and haven't the experience to set what would be a realistic goal. But what I really want is to become a better...
Forum: Self-Promotions by Authors and Publishers 01-30-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 932
Posted By M.T. Miles
Smile Beyond the Purple Ash

Well, I have just self published through Smashwords and KDP. Wish me luck and a thick skin. https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/mtmiles
Forum: Introduce Yourself 01-28-2013, 11:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 516
Posted By M.T. Miles
Wink hello all

my name is m.t. miles lives downunder, loves family, friends, good wine, great books and cats. i am an aspiring author.
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