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Lesley wrote:And don't knock facebook for marketing!!
You must have misread my post. I pointed out that it was the accepted way to go about it these days. And then I said that I wouldn't use it - that's not knocking it.
I've had a cell phone for over 22 years now, (not the same one, of course), but they've always been phones, not texting devices, (all but the first one have been pocket computers, also, but I never desecrated any of them with texting. )
Lesley wrote:I have read the book many times, but never the first 100 pages.
We average out just fine - I read the first 100 pages, when I was somewhere about that age, and never read the rest of it.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I can't wait to read your book, Tex. You always come up with excellent suggestions, information and ideas for those of us still floundering around trying to figure this thing out. I have noticed that quite a few of us on this site are just a little "off center", a little "wonky" and that is fine with me. We also seem to have quite a few intelligent people sharing their thoughts and ideas. Could there be a connection??
Someone mentioned that antibiotics were not helpful for sinus infections. Many years ago I went to a local doctor who had emigrated from Russia. I had a sinus "infection" and this doctor prescribed chicken soup and salt water irrigation for my sinuses. Perhaps he was right.
Keep thinking, Tex, I will be in line to buy your book.
Sheila W
To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.
A person who never made a mistake never tried something new. Einstein
Leslie, it's wonderful that you keep up with the "electronic times".
I'm old and just don't care about most of that stuff and don't really want or need to use it. I had texting blocked on my cell account. How hard headed is that.
I also don't like instant messaging. Tried it, didn't like it. Tried Facebook too but didn't care for it.
It takes all kinds of people to make this world go 'round.
Love, Shirley
When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber"
-- Winston Churchill
Sheila wrote:We also seem to have quite a few intelligent people sharing their thoughts and ideas. Could there be a connection??
I think you're right. One has to dare to be different, (despite what others might think), in order to come up with new ideas, and the ideas have to be shared, or they're worthless/meaningless. That's an interesting observation, that intelligence, creativity, innovativeness, entrepreneurship, the ability to think out of the box, etc., predisposes us to MC. I happen to agree with you, for reasons that will be clear when you read the book. IOW, I'm saying that yes, our personality traits probably predispose us to MC, (if I'm right about what actually triggers the disease).
Shirley,
Love,
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Hmmmmmm. That's an interesting title, and I like it, but it sounds like a celiac book. Since I don't have a publisher to promote it, the book will have to be found by a search for "microscopic colitis", or something of that sort, and most people who are newly-diagnosed with MC, would never think of looking in a celiac book for help with MC .
That might make a good subtitle, though, because the book does contain a lot of into on gluten and celiac issues.
Thanks, that definitely has possibilities,
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Tex, I'm sure we can raise the money for publication on this forum, when it is ready. And if that doesn't feel right (though I don't see why it shouldn't), it could be done by advance subscription. This is how books were being sold originally, after all. There is no doubt in my mind that everyone on this forum would like to reserve a copy - maybe more than one.
Gabriel
I'm hoping to self-publish the book. That should cut the cost to a minimum. If that doesn't pan out, then I guess I'll have to consider a plan B.
Thanks for the suggestion - I never thought of getting a "publisher's advance", by selling copies before they're available. Hopefully, that won't be necessary.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I will certainly buy a copy and if you have enough presold, perhaps you can pursuade a publisher to give you a chance. There were so many people at the Gluten Free Expo, it was a mad house. Listening in to conversations, it sounded as if a number of people were GF by choice, did not have celiac but had other issues. The title should probably point out "gluten" as a major topic, celiac as a side issue, and good health in there somewhere. People are more cognizant of what they are putting into their bodies these days. I have friends who are going GF because they cannot lose weight or are having issues with mood swings etc.
I'm looking forward to reading your book. Just hope it's not too difficult to comprehend, I'm not getting any younger.
Sheila W
To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.
A person who never made a mistake never tried something new. Einstein
More and more people are financing artistic and intellectual projects through the Web. Pop artists and gamesters raise tens of thousands, and sometimes millions on the Web for future projects, giving subscribers early access and various types of credit, depending on the amount invested. If Celiac is involved, and perhaps Crohns and other types of colitis (in other words, if there are significant numbers of potential readers), I would also consider something like Kickstarter.
Gabriel
You're a fountain of ideas. I had never heard of Kickstarter, so I checked it out. If I read the rules correctly, project creators retain full ownership of their work, and never pay back any of the funds raised. Somehow, that doesn't seem right, (too-good-to-be-true). Why would people pledge money on that basis? That doesn't seem fair to them, IOW, I would probably feel as though I had scammed them out of their money.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Not at all, Tex. First, Kickstarter takes of 15% or so if you reach your goal. (BTW, if you don't - and you set your goal and your time frame - you get nothing.) But if you set a goal of, say, raising $5K in 2 months and you get that amount in pledges, KS take off their 15% and give you the rest. You will notice that most of the people contribute small amounts, $10, $15, etc., for which you offer to give "incentives." These are all related to your project, in this case the book. So an obvious incentive, for roughly what one would be expected to pay for the book, you just send them the book after it is published. Fair enough by all standards. For a somewhat higher contribution you may send them 100 recipes for GF cookies or give them some acknowledgement or credit in the book. If you poke around KS for some time you'll get the idea very quickly. People donate because they like the idea and want the project to succeed; they have no financial stake in it. Beats a campaign contribution in my opinion...
Gabriel
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Somehow, that doesn't seem right, (too-good-to-be-true). Why would people pledge money on that basis? That doesn't seem fair to them, IOW, I would probably feel as though I had scammed them out of their money. 