tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post1036243974415818792..comments2023-08-20T03:57:22.983-07:00Comments on Elaine Stock--Author***Everyone’s Story Blog: Eric Maywar--The Makings Of A Successful Independent Book StoreElaine Stockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-47859283865230039832011-12-30T04:51:51.217-08:002011-12-30T04:51:51.217-08:00Nancy, that's an interesting thought: publicat...Nancy, that's an interesting thought: publication strictly geared for one market and not the other... kind of frightening in a way, though a grim possibility. I hate the idea of big corporate dictating & limiting the means of how one can read. Both print and e-reading serve multitudes of purposes, let alone creature comfort preferences & conveniences. Let's hope all means of the printed word survives so we can best protect our freedom of speech.<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughts, and your visit to Everyone's Story. <br /><br />If you'd like, I'd really appreciate if you can "Follow" this blog, located under the Google Follow on the right-hand side of this page. Of course this means no spam mail from Everyone's Story.<br /><br />Happy New Year!Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-89103462700213446132011-12-30T04:40:43.746-08:002011-12-30T04:40:43.746-08:00I think that eventually there will be books commit...I think that eventually there will be books committed to print media and books never committed to print media. <br /><br />Of these some of the former may eventually be lost and more of the latter will be lost due to the instability of the electron and the short memory of humans. <br /><br />It will be interesting to see how this plays out in the future for authors, authors longevity and publishers and the used book store.Nancy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09862049397752872315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-81085400034210061642011-12-23T11:47:49.607-08:002011-12-23T11:47:49.607-08:00Eric, thank you for a fantastic visit on Everyone&...Eric, thank you for a fantastic visit on Everyone's Story this past week. Between the publicly stated comments published on the blog and the directly-contacted feedback I've received, your guest appearance has been enjoyed by many. You've also shared some helpful advice for published authors and inspiring writers.<br /><br />I think there are a slew of us that wished we lived around the corner from Classic Books!<br /><br />Happy holidays,<br /><br />ElaineElaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-62840217653026822712011-12-19T18:05:56.620-08:002011-12-19T18:05:56.620-08:00Thanks for the visit & comment, Kelly. What is...Thanks for the visit & comment, Kelly. What is so special about the independent bookstores is what they can do because they're not limited to what "corporate" dictates. What I admire about Eric is how he can bring a whole community together through the venue of a bookstore... again, it's the magic, the power of story!Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-47026219255655303862011-12-19T06:18:36.461-08:002011-12-19T06:18:36.461-08:00Great post! I love independent bookstores. I wish ...Great post! I love independent bookstores. I wish we'd get one in my area.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-35984068785133542182011-12-18T16:39:26.155-08:002011-12-18T16:39:26.155-08:00JoAnn, you brought back fond memories with the men...JoAnn, you brought back fond memories with the mention of those Scholastic Books... I really looked forward to receiving them. They were the equivalent of Christmas presents for me. Thanks for the smile.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-3081240011735328022011-12-18T15:41:09.928-08:002011-12-18T15:41:09.928-08:00Thanks all for your comments!
JoAnn, I would be h...Thanks all for your comments!<br /><br />JoAnn, I would be happy to distribute books for you here!<br /><br />Cara, I wish you lived closer too! Lol.Eric Maywarhttp://www.classicsusedbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-64571381895188696752011-12-17T18:57:07.689-08:002011-12-17T18:57:07.689-08:00Sounds like a wonderful bookstore. Wish I lived a ...Sounds like a wonderful bookstore. Wish I lived a bit closer to Trenton!Cara Putmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08316731047954376226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-11952969690914996772011-12-17T18:43:35.760-08:002011-12-17T18:43:35.760-08:00Thank you for the marvelous interview! Eric, oh ho...Thank you for the marvelous interview! Eric, oh how I wish I could visit your wonderful bookstore. The independent bookstores really do understand their customers, and it sounds like you are catering to your neighborhood, their interests, and are encouraging readers of all ages. The used bookstores are even more fun! Bravo, and more power to you! Unlike most people, I hated the movie "You've Got Mail" because the small bookstore owner was forced out of business, gobbled up by the huge chain bookstore. As the "hero" said, "It's just business." Wrong. It was her livelihood and what she loved, and I considered it more a tragedy. Like you, I will always prefer a print edition of a book in my hands - the feel, the smell, everything about them. As a young girl, the best days were when our Scholastic books arrived. I still remember the unique smell of them, odd as that sounds. Some things you really don't forget. Perhaps it was inevitable I'd become a writer. If you're ever interested in donations of books from authors (with no expectation of anything in return other than perhaps a new reader or two), please get in touch via Facebook. Blessings to you!JoAnn Durginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712026123374929939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-78477260103428479882011-12-17T12:24:19.505-08:002011-12-17T12:24:19.505-08:00What a fascinating interview! So interesting to ge...What a fascinating interview! So interesting to get a peek behind the scenes and to hear such encouraging and innovative ideas.Cynthia Ruchtihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08248421834478069263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-58825458426601717862011-12-17T10:13:28.704-08:002011-12-17T10:13:28.704-08:00Eric,
My sincere thanks for your in-depth ans...Eric,<br /> My sincere thanks for your in-depth answers to so many questions. I, too, am a believer that bookstores will be around for a long while. Though I see a huge draw for e-readers, more so with the ease of how our military deploying and taking with them a year's worth of books, I think there will always be those who love the feel of a book in their hands. <br /> Elaine, thank you for another wonderful interview. Take care and I wish you both the very best. Merry Christmas!<br />God bless,<br /><br />Diana Cosby, AGC(AW), USN Ret.<br />www.dianacosby.comDiana Cosbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16417576796848731002noreply@blogger.com