Comments on: Cover to Cover #244: Cover to Cover 2.0 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/ Conversations with the Creators of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Thriller fiction today! If you love SF literature, are an author or aspire to become one, you'll enjoy this podcast. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:33:51 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Blue Tyson http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-9470 Blue Tyson Sat, 10 Feb 2007 10:32:03 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-9470 LibraryThing is cool. Also, if you don't want to or can't do the internet thing in a bookshop, there is a PalmThing group on there, where you can expore your catalogue and carry it around on your Palm PDA, it has a great lookup database in it. Very useful. LibraryThing is cool. Also, if you don’t want to or can’t do the internet thing in a bookshop, there is a PalmThing group on there, where you can expore your catalogue and carry it around on your Palm PDA, it has a great lookup database in it. Very useful.

]]> By: Blue Tyson http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-9468 Blue Tyson Sat, 10 Feb 2007 10:08:47 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-9468 What is this Secrets of which you speak? What is this Secrets of which you speak?

]]> By: DragonPage: Cover to Cover 2.0 · All the Billion Other Moments http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-6153 DragonPage: Cover to Cover 2.0 · All the Billion Other Moments Tue, 16 Jan 2007 04:16:09 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-6153 [...] first, and still one of my favorite podcasts, The Dragon Page Cover to Cover changed their format last week, and added Michael A. Stackpole to the mix. So far, so good. I haven’t heard this [...] [...] first, and still one of my favorite podcasts, The Dragon Page Cover to Cover changed their format last week, and added Michael A. Stackpole to the mix. So far, so good. I haven’t heard this [...]

]]> By: Pipedreamergrey http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-6060 Pipedreamergrey Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:31:19 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-6060 I've just recently stumbled upon your great show, and I've been systematically listening to all of your shows back-to-back in reverse chronological order. I love the show, and I think that its quality has noticeably improved over time. It has definitely earned a spot on my bookmark toolbar. Thanks! I’ve just recently stumbled upon your great show, and I’ve been systematically listening to all of your shows back-to-back in reverse chronological order. I love the show, and I think that its quality has noticeably improved over time. It has definitely earned a spot on my bookmark toolbar.

Thanks!

]]> By: Michael Mennega http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-5985 Michael Mennega Sun, 14 Jan 2007 22:53:47 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-5985 That's the store. I think. The front window in the first shot looks really close. I know that the number of books is right. Row, upon rows, of tombs. That’s the store. I think.
The front window in the first shot looks really close.

I know that the number of books is right. Row, upon rows, of tombs.

]]> By: Ed S. http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-5966 Ed S. Sun, 14 Jan 2007 19:57:29 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-5966 As always, enjoyed listening to the podcast. I've been listening consistently since June of last year. Always sounds like you guys are having a good time and I think the new focus on writing is a good move. The reason I'm writing is because there was mention of a bookstore in Omaha (or Lincoln), Nebraska. From the comments made (Michael #1 I believe), it sounds like the bookstore referred to was The Antiquarium in downtown Omaha. I grew up in Omaha and spent many days of my life lurking in the shelves there. I've even made a short video about it, http://bigtimetelevision.blogspot.com/2006/01/antiquarium.html -- check it out and see if that's the place. I realize it might be hard to tell since I didn't include an exterior shot, but maybe the video'll stir some recognition. Thanks for the good work and "smooth sounds of Dragon Page", Ed SF Bay Area, CA As always, enjoyed listening to the podcast. I’ve been listening consistently since June of last year. Always sounds like you guys are having a good time and I think the new focus on writing is a good move.

The reason I’m writing is because there was mention of a bookstore in Omaha (or Lincoln), Nebraska. From the comments made (Michael #1 I believe), it sounds like the bookstore referred to was The Antiquarium in downtown Omaha. I grew up in Omaha and spent many days of my life lurking in the shelves there. I’ve even made a short video about it, http://bigtimetelevision.blogspot.com/2006/01/antiquarium.html — check it out and see if that’s the place. I realize it might be hard to tell since I didn’t include an exterior shot, but maybe the video’ll stir some recognition.

Thanks for the good work and “smooth sounds of Dragon Page”,
Ed
SF Bay Area, CA

]]> By: New Mutant http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-5929 New Mutant Sun, 14 Jan 2007 14:11:30 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-5929 I have listened to The Secrets and I'm still going to be gobbling up the new Dragon Page C2C voraciously. Being a restarted writer and never formally trained or workshopped, I need as much professional info as I can get. I'm well and truly excited. I have listened to The Secrets and I’m still going to be gobbling up the new Dragon Page C2C voraciously. Being a restarted writer and never formally trained or workshopped, I need as much professional info as I can get. I’m well and truly excited.

]]> By: Evo Terra http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-5895 Evo Terra Sun, 14 Jan 2007 06:25:27 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-5895 Correctamundo! I am not gone and will be making cameo appearances from time to time. In fact, I sent over an interview just after the new year which should be making it on soon. Got about four more interviews lined up, and have just knocked out a few books which are worthy of inclusion on the show. So fear not, I'm not going anywhere... E. Correctamundo! I am not gone and will be making cameo appearances from time to time. In fact, I sent over an interview just after the new year which should be making it on soon. Got about four more interviews lined up, and have just knocked out a few books which are worthy of inclusion on the show.

So fear not, I’m not going anywhere…

E.

]]> By: Michael Mennega http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-5787 Michael Mennega Sat, 13 Jan 2007 04:36:51 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-5787 It's all because of the new improved C2C. And get ready for 245. Even more cool changes happen. It’s all because of the new improved C2C. And get ready for 245. Even more cool changes happen.

]]> By: Jack H http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-5786 Jack H Sat, 13 Jan 2007 03:37:12 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-5786 Wow this comment line hasn't seen this much action in a long time... Wow this comment line hasn’t seen this much action in a long time…

]]> By: Summer Brooks http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-5729 Summer Brooks Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:27:14 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-5729 Slammer, you don't have to worry on that front either. We aren't replacing book talk with writing talk, not in the least. I think that getting an author's insights on the writing process involved in creating the novel that readers enjoyed can be informative and helpful to both readers and aspiring writers. Also talking to publishers about how they get a book out to the readers can be helpful to everyone involved as well. The trick is that while readers don't have to write, writers definitely have to read. And both readers and writers are interested on what attracts a publisher to buy and produce a book, as well has what influences how the marketing is approached, because that affects what the readers do or do not get to see on the shelves. So we're just adding to Cover to Cover, not taking anything away. Slammer, you don’t have to worry on that front either. We aren’t replacing book talk with writing talk, not in the least.

I think that getting an author’s insights on the writing process involved in creating the novel that readers enjoyed can be informative and helpful to both readers and aspiring writers. Also talking to publishers about how they get a book out to the readers can be helpful to everyone involved as well.

The trick is that while readers don’t have to write, writers definitely have to read. And both readers and writers are interested on what attracts a publisher to buy and produce a book, as well has what influences how the marketing is approached, because that affects what the readers do or do not get to see on the shelves.

So we’re just adding to Cover to Cover, not taking anything away.

]]> By: Slammer http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-5720 Slammer Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:34:30 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-5720 I don't know I really liked it when you talked about and interveiwed author's, this whole focus on writing can only interest people who have that itch. People like me who love SciFi but have no asparations for writing my find it a little weary. When you used to talk about books I found it much more interesting. I've actualy bought a few after listening before, not so much and I hope I don't have to go looking for another source. I don’t know I really liked it when you talked about and interveiwed author’s, this whole focus on writing can only interest people who have that itch. People like me who love SciFi but have no asparations for writing my find it a little weary. When you used to talk about books I found it much more interesting. I’ve actualy bought a few after listening before, not so much and I hope I don’t have to go looking for another source.

]]> By: Michael Stackpole http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-5710 Michael Stackpole Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:54:23 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-5710 I'm really psyched you all are liking the show. It's a blast to do, and I am honored to be part of it. I've always enjoyed guesting, and now I get to hang out each week, talking with friends and getting to pick author brains. The Secrets will continue. I'm just finishing a novel and have gotten through dealing with some equipment failure, both of which have delayed the show. I should have new stuff up by the end of the month. Mike I’m really psyched you all are liking the show. It’s a blast to do, and I am honored to be part of it. I’ve always enjoyed guesting, and now I get to hang out each week, talking with friends and getting to pick author brains.

The Secrets will continue. I’m just finishing a novel and have gotten through dealing with some equipment failure, both of which have delayed the show. I should have new stuff up by the end of the month.

Mike

]]> By: Michael Mennega http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-5709 Michael Mennega Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:11:36 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-5709 So, who would you like to hear on the show next? Robert Sawyer or Tracy Hickman? Your choice. So, who would you like to hear on the show next? Robert Sawyer or Tracy Hickman?

Your choice.

]]> By: Lou Sytsma (sit - sma) http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-5699 Lou Sytsma (sit - sma) Fri, 12 Jan 2007 12:23:02 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-5699 Hey Summer, you and the boys don't have to cover all the top sellers of the moment. Just the ones that caught your fancy. Hey Summer, you and the boys don’t have to cover all the top sellers of the moment. Just the ones that caught your fancy.

]]> By: Jack H http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-5653 Jack H Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:04:37 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-5653 Jay I have to agree with you. C2C was also my first podcast and I would burn them to CD so I could listen in my car on my way to work. It is great to have it back Mike and Mr Stackpole is a natural fit. I have been a listener to the Secrets podcasts only infrequently only because he posts an episode in frequently.... (Get on him Mike would you... I am using his 21 days to writing as instructional material for my pre-teen daughter) is this going to affect the Secrets podcast or will he just move it here? I ask because his time is very precious and I am wondering how he will fit in. Jay I have to agree with you.
C2C was also my first podcast and I would burn them to CD so I could listen in my car on my way to work. It is great to have it back Mike and Mr Stackpole is a natural fit. I have been a listener to the Secrets podcasts only infrequently only because he posts an episode in frequently…. (Get on him Mike would you… I am using his 21 days to writing as instructional material for my pre-teen daughter) is this going to affect the Secrets podcast or will he just move it here? I ask because his time is very precious and I am wondering how he will fit in.

]]> By: Jay Penney http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-5631 Jay Penney Thu, 11 Jan 2007 18:36:27 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-5631 Cover 2 Cover was the first podcast I listened to, and it's long been a favorite of mine. I was pretty worried when you shortened the show (and then sort of disappeared for a while), but I'm excited about the new direction you're taking the show. Glad to hear it's going to be more regular again. Michael A. Stackpole seems like a great addition. Cover 2 Cover was the first podcast I listened to, and it’s long been a favorite of mine. I was pretty worried when you shortened the show (and then sort of disappeared for a while), but I’m excited about the new direction you’re taking the show. Glad to hear it’s going to be more regular again.

Michael A. Stackpole seems like a great addition.

]]> By: Summer Brooks http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-5619 Summer Brooks Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:12:18 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-5619 Not to worry... Evo will drop by now and again! Top 10 lists... that means more show prep. Hmm... Not to worry… Evo will drop by now and again!

Top 10 lists… that means more show prep. Hmm…

]]> By: Lou Sytsma (sit - sma) http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-5613 Lou Sytsma (sit - sma) Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:29:04 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-5613 Wow! Great show guys! Hope Evo pops in from time to time but having Michael Stackpole step in is great. Really enjoyed the new version of the show and like the other Michael - a Bob Newhart moment here, this is my brother Darryl and my other brother Darryl ;) - mentioned am dismayed at the lack of posts. Guess the slight slowdown has diminished your visibility somewhat. Big fan here! So buck up and continue to do great things! BTW - any thoughts on maybe touching on other SF books, ie from the top 10 selling list perhaps, and not only from your 'Library'? I know you want to push new stuff and writers but some thoughts on more known and visible writers would be a great addition as well. Something to consider. Eagerly awaiting future installments! Wow! Great show guys! Hope Evo pops in from time to time but having Michael Stackpole step in is great.

Really enjoyed the new version of the show and like the other Michael – a Bob Newhart moment here, this is my brother Darryl and my other brother Darryl ;) – mentioned am dismayed at the lack of posts. Guess the slight slowdown has diminished your visibility somewhat.

Big fan here! So buck up and continue to do great things!

BTW – any thoughts on maybe touching on other SF books, ie from the top 10 selling list perhaps, and not only from your ‘Library’? I know you want to push new stuff and writers but some thoughts on more known and visible writers would be a great addition as well.

Something to consider.

Eagerly awaiting future installments!

]]> By: Michael Mennega http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-5592 Michael Mennega Thu, 11 Jan 2007 04:35:29 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-5592 Oh, you like me! You really like me!!! Ah, hem........ Sorry, Sally moment. If you like this, you'll love the next show. We have many new things in the works. Cover 2 Cover is back to stay. ;-) Oh, you like me! You really like me!!! Ah, hem……..
Sorry, Sally moment.

If you like this, you’ll love the next show. We have many new things in the works. Cover 2 Cover is back to stay. ;-)

]]> By: Kat Klaybourne http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-5573 Kat Klaybourne Thu, 11 Jan 2007 01:14:44 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-5573 I loved the show! The new line-up is great and personable. I've listened to the show occasionally for a while now. But you have a new subscriber! The current team of hosts makes the show very easy on the ears, and the addition of Stackpole lends even more credibilty. Keep up the great work! I loved the show! The new line-up is great and personable. I’ve listened to the show occasionally for a while now. But you have a new subscriber! The current team of hosts makes the show very easy on the ears, and the addition of Stackpole lends even more credibilty. Keep up the great work!

]]> By: P.G. Holyfield http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-5561 P.G. Holyfield Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:18:27 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-5561 I like the direction! I have listened to "the secrets" and really like it when mr. stackpole is telling stories rather than simply talking about the craft. I can't wait to hear more. I like the direction! I have listened to “the secrets” and really like it when mr. stackpole is telling stories rather than simply talking about the craft. I can’t wait to hear more.

]]> By: Michael Mennega http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-5560 Michael Mennega Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:36:39 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-5560 I figured we would get tons of comments on this show. Hello, doesn't anyone listen to the show and post anymore?? ;-( I figured we would get tons of comments on this show. Hello, doesn’t anyone listen to the show and post anymore?? ;-(

]]> By: fred http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/comment-page-1/#comment-5485 fred Wed, 10 Jan 2007 08:15:23 +0000 http://www.dragonpage.com/2007/01/08/cover-to-cover-244/#comment-5485 Cool show even though there wasn't an interview. Summer sandwiched between two slices of Michael. Really like the idea of adding bits about the craft of writing. Cool show even though there wasn’t an interview. Summer sandwiched between two slices of Michael. Really like the idea of adding bits about the craft of writing.

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