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the mixture of singular and plural above
Parm my beg to differmints, but.
On Monday I will pre-order some for the bookstore (no problem for us if the title doesn't sell; they can be returned) and let y'all know the contents as soon as I git my hot little hands on one.
I First person singular. This would be the writer of the post.
some Referring to the group of books under discussion. To be taken as plural.
us First person plural. Referring to the group of people who represent the bookstore in question.
title Singular. Representing the books as a group singular.
they Third person plural. Representing the individual members of the group of books formerly (and colloqually properly) referred to in the singular with the word title.
y'all Second person plural. Referring to the audience of the previous post.
I See first item.
one Singular. Correct assuming that only one copy of the book need be examined to ascertain the validity of the premise; that the book is merely a collection of material already seen by subscribers to AWAD.
What's not to be happy about?
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F - Your an incurable, romantic kinda guy, ain'tcha?
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Well, I stumbled into this thread today and I thought it would be a good idea
to give a behind-the-scenes tour of the book.
First of all, thanks for everyone who showed excitement for the book.
Writing a book is much like having a baby. The sign-up with the publisher
that starts the process is fun. Then all the hard work begins... it takes
a lot of time before you have something ready. You're proud to show it to
the world, and at the same time a bit apprehensive, wondering how it will
be received out there. Will it be good? Will people appreciate it?
Now let's get to the economics. As saner heads have been advising
artists, writers, and others who mostly work for labor of love, "Don't
leave your day-job yet." And I'm in no hurry to do that either. The
initial print run of the book is a modest 10,000 copies, not half-million.
The book is listed at $15 but with steep discounts that you can see in
online stores the actual selling point is much less and the author's
royalty would come to somewhere less than a dollar a piece. There are
better ways to get rich than writing a book for the same amount of time
and effort.
It was around two years between the time the editor at the publishing
house first approached me and the book's release. It was an intense effort.
By the time the final version of manuscript is submitted, you're so sick
of all the writing, rewriting, editing, revising, cutting that you just
don't want to even hear a word about it. Many months after that when
I wondered aloud about a sequel my then four-year-daughter Ananya howled
in protest, "Daddy, no more books!" That's how much she felt deprived of
me during all that time.
What does the book have? Yes, it's based on the AWAD, but much of it
is new. The themes have been revised, the definitions are fresh, usage
examples all come from my quirky mind, and it is sprinkled with the
anecdotes, stories, and tidbits from AWAD subscribers. And you don't
need to be in front of a computer screen to be able to read it.
I hope you'll be pleased with it.
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Well Mr. Wordsmith, if your book is as direct and honest as your description of the writing of it is, then your book will be a smash. I will buy a copy tomorrow. But then, burdened by my burden of forever celebrating the absolute truth, I will review it here honestly for the less fortunate, and for better or worse, I will opine efficaciously and at great length about it on this rare forum; this remarkable vehicle of your inspired creation. Thank you for the opportunity.  Trust me 
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Congratulations on the publication of your book. I'm sure all the AWAD fans are looking forward to it.
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I just realized I never got around to pre-ordering Anu's book. So I guess I'll be as surprised as everyone else when I get my hands on one. I'll make sure my employer, an independent bookstore (where it will be sold at full retail, Anu! ) displays it in a prominent place.
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I'll have y'all know that it's unavailable on amazon.com, where it had been available upon Jackie's initial revelation (and I wasn't cool enough to get one then!). SOLD OUT on Amazon! I'm impressed! When's the second printing?
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Oh, my God! The Chief himself is there  He, who created the Word(smith), has posted a note .
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He, who created the Word(smith), has posted a note .
Ah yes. The Wordsmith does keep an eye on his devotees and comes - once in awhile - to dwell amongst us. Oh, frabjous joy. My book has been on order at our (full price) bookstore since the announcement was made - and I am in hopes of picking up my copy this week. Congratulations, Anu and Stuti, on getting through all that work. Best wishes for great success. You deserve it. Expect to see you soon on Good Morning America!!! Devotedly, wow Your High Priestess
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