[bksvol-discuss] Re: I don't know what to think about things right now
- From: "Grace Pires" <silvara@xxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:32:34 -0400
Hi Everyone:
I also was extremely disappointed when I realized that several books that I
submitted were replaced. I usually proof read my books and they end up
being nnear perfect. I believe that 8 out of 10 Lisa Kleypas were replaced.
There also many books I proof read that were replaced. I don't know how many
of these were replaced though. I worked hard and thus felt that I had wasted
my time.
My husband put it in perspective for me. At least I was able to read the
books sooner than if I had waited for the PQ copy. The same goes for anyone
else who was interested in reading them. So I continue to scan for bookshare
when I have time. So my advice to continue to volunteer and do books that
you enjoy.
Thanks for listening.
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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mayrie ReNae
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 11:29 AM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: I don't know what to think about things right
now
Hi Andy,
But if it isn't replaced, or even if it is, until there is a publisher
copy of your book, others will be able to enjoy your book.
This is just my take on things, but I scan and proofread books that I want
to read. And even if they may be replaced at some point, until that time,
as long as I help to make the books that I enjoy available by submitting or
proofreading, they are available for others to enjoy along with me that much
sooner. Just my opinion though.
Happy volunteering!
Mayrie
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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Andy B.
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 8:17 AM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: I don't know what to think about things right
now
HA! This means my book might be wiped out. Oh well, I wanted to read it
anyways. If it gets wiped out, at least I have experience now.
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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jamie Prater
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 3:44 PM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: I don't know what to think about things right
now
Hi, thanks for your note. With Harper Collins and possibly other religious
publishers I did hear were possibly coming on board--I don't know the names,
this could still be a problem. I still feel the proofers and scanners'
pains about having work dumped and replaced although I see where bookshare
staff and publishers are coming from as well. I still say there should be
enough books out there for everybody to work on and feel a sense of
accomplishment. Thanks again and have a blessed day.
----- Original Message -----
From: Kyle and Candice <mailto:candicat87@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 2:10 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: I don't know what to think about things right
now
well if i understand correctly Scalastic kids books, and all religion based
publishers still seem to be safe bets for volentiers so I'd say you'd still
be in luck supsorry about the spelling issues still haven't put office on
yet with spell check.porting volenteering and if you were to submit books in
the genres you like.
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From: Jamie Prater <mailto:jdprater@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 2:05 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] I don't know what to think about things right now
Hi, all, I've been following the threads about PQ books versus volunteer
work. I've enjoyed volunteering for Christian fiction and kids' stuff
mostly and because of page numbering issues, I've backed off considerably on
what I volunteer for. Every day for the past several weeks has been like
Christmas looking at and downloading all the new books lately. I'm very,
very sad that this new influx of books is starting to run some top knotch
volunteers away because of publishers' issues. I see both sides of the coin
on these issues but wish all you fantastic volunteers would find a reason to
stay at bookshare. I like books from a Pentecostal Christian standpoint as
far as Christian/nonfiction goes, and I love all kinds of Christian fiction,
classics, and general fiction as well as kids' stuff. Some of the
volunteers who've said they are most likely leaving bookshare are ones who
print some of these kinds of books. I know there are so very many books out
there in the world, and I do wish we could all find a niche and grow
bookshare and everybody can feel like useful and contributing members of
bookshare and society. I had no idea this wonderful growth spurt for
bookshare would run off volunteers and this is a bittersweet pill to swallow
and makes me feel very, very sad. Please folks reconsider before quitting
the wonderful job you're all doing on adding books to the collection. Lori
and Mike in particular, thanks to you, I've got some Jentezen Franklin books
I'd not otherwise have, and this makes me sad to see you and others go.
Thanks and have a blessed day.
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