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  • #1

    I need an opinion here please...

    I need an opinion here....pretty please? Time for all you lurkers to speak up! (grin).

    I have an opportunity here to issue the first three of the "Life Is a Road" series under one cover...a "Volume 1" so to speak.

    So...the complete text of "Life Is a Road, the Soul Is a Motorcycle", "Life Is a Road, Get On It and Ride!", and Life Is a Road, Ride It Hard!", all in one book.

    I'd probably add a bonus chapter or two....it would rack in at about 540 pages.

    It would be under another glorius new cover (Hi Dan! Pleeeeeeeeessssseeeee?).

    And, importantly, it would be significantly cheaper than buying all three books at once...

    Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Now's the time!

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    Yes.
    15.63%
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    No, just write more books!
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    Yes, but write more books!
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    No, quit writing and get a real job!
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    CUAgain,
    Daniel Meyer
    Author. Adventurer. Electrician.
    Find out why...It's About the Ride.
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  • #2
    Dan,

    I am an as yet unpublished writer and I look at all the garbage in the genre I like (Military/Action) and look at my manuscript and go, "Huh?"

    I like your work, go for it! I'll keep bangin away at the keyboard. I'm working effort number two, a historical novel from WWII. Want to honor those guys before they all dissapear.
    Papa Gino

    79 and something XS 1100 Special "Battle Cruiser"
    78 XT 500 "Old Shaky"
    02 Kawasaki Concours "Connie"

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    • #3
      100% behind you

      Whish had talent to sing/play or write.
      Luck to those who do!


      mro

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      • #4
        Dan,

        I already have all three books so I would probably not buy a joined version. I didn't the seperate ones were that expensive anyway. Keep up the good work either way!
        Gary Granger
        Remember, we are the caretakers of mechanical art.
        2013 Suzuki DR650SE, 2009 Kawasaki Concours 1400, 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille Tuono

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        • #5
          What Sixtysix said.
          If you benifit in any way, go for it. Which I think you might. One way or another. And save the chapters for the new book.

          LP
          If it doesn't have an engine, it's not a sport, it's only a game.
          (stole that one from I-dont-know-who)

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          • #6
            THIS IS A REAL JOB

            HI DANIEL
            As I under stand it your other ( job ) maybe outsourest . check out www.backroadsusa.com you can do this . Dragons riders backroads.in texas its time you had your owne mag and printer.

            XSively
            Bruce
            Bruce Gerken
            '79 XS1100SF
            "The Black"
            '2009 BMW k1300GT'
            The Red Sled.
            St.Augustine (354-430 AD) wrote,"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page . Well motorcycles turn the book of the world into a page turner. That is often impossible to put down.

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            • #7
              I'd say if it's not going to set you back any to do it, go for it. As I have yet to purchase your books, buying one instead of three would be easier for me. It'd also be easier to loan the compilation to friends, instead of handing over three separate books. Either way that's some good readin'!
              -Do what makes you happy.

              '79 Honda CB 750 K (2)
              '78 XS 11 E - "Rhona"
              ...and a 2nd E, for the goodies on it.

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              • #8
                ?

                i've already got two of the three. so i say no at least till i get the last one than by all means....lol If it's going to help you out i say who gives a $hit bout us lowly XS-XJ people do what ya gotta do at all costs....stick it to the MAN....ya right were it hurts F the corporate machine....... oh sorry wrong post
                1982 XJ 1100
                going strong after 60,000 miles

                The new and not yet improved TRIXY
                now in the stable. 1982 xj11, 18,000miles

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                • #9
                  Complete text in ONE volume??

                  Well, I gotta side with Chevy. I say NO! BUT, if it helps you out; well, MAYBE.
                  The Harry Potter series would not be such a hit if only one very large volume was ever published and no follow-ups, would it??
                  You got to keep your audience wanting more, and more and more and more and more and more and more!
                  You have a gift dude, [actually more than one] so personally, I would use it in "installments".
                  Your second book was only similar to the first in the fact that IT TOO was hard to put down once I started reading it. I don't care even if your second book DID have a pic of your bike setting in my driveway; it still was just a fine a "read" as the first. My only regret is that I haven't purchased your third book yet.
                  Like the Harry Potter series are to the Potter fans; you print a fourth and I will buy it. You print a fifth, and I will buy it, you print a sixth, and I will buy it.
                  Once again, like Chevy said, if it's to your advantage/profit; well maybe.
                  And like Strom said, save the new chapters for a new book.[PLEASE]
                  I'm trying not to be to lengthy in my comments, but on the other hand: Say I had a friend who has never read ANY of your books, then I can see myself buying Volume 1 as a very good gift. That would be an advantage. 'Just a somber thought about why "I" would buy Volume 1. [which I probably would buy it as a gift for another person!] Just save those new chapters for a new book!
                  I suppose my response is as clear as mud, huh??
                  Ride Safe,
                  Greg C. in WV

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                  • #10
                    One more comment

                    By the way; as far as the poll goes, I did vote YES, But Write One More Book! [at least ONE more book!]
                    Greg C. in WV
                    'Hope to see you this summer.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Complete text in ONE volume??

                      Originally posted by xsivebiker
                      Well, I gotta side with Chevy. I say NO! BUT, if it helps you out; well, MAYBE.
                      The Harry Potter series would not be such a hit if only one very large volume was ever published and no follow-ups, would it??
                      You got to keep your audience wanting more, and more and more and more and more and more and more!
                      You have a gift dude, [actually more than one] so personally, I would use it in "installments".
                      Your second book was only similar to the first in the fact that IT TOO was hard to put down once I started reading it. I don't care even if your second book DID have a pic of your bike setting in my driveway; it still was just a fine a "read" as the first. My only regret is that I haven't purchased your third book yet.
                      Like the Harry Potter series are to the Potter fans; you print a fourth and I will buy it. You print a fifth, and I will buy it, you print a sixth, and I will buy it.
                      Once again, like Chevy said, if it's to your advantage/profit; well maybe.
                      And like Strom said, save the new chapters for a new book.[PLEASE]
                      I'm trying not to be to lengthy in my comments, but on the other hand: Say I had a friend who has never read ANY of your books, then I can see myself buying Volume 1 as a very good gift. That would be an advantage. 'Just a somber thought about why "I" would buy Volume 1. [which I probably would buy it as a gift for another person!] Just save those new chapters for a new book!
                      I suppose my response is as clear as mud, huh??
                      Ride Safe,
                      Greg C. in WV
                      Harry Potter series in one volume? It'd never sell because most people wouldn't be able to lift it. I can't WAIT for the next book to be released. When it gets near the release date I'll have to re-re-read all the books so I can transition to the new one. Its like crack.

                      A compilation would be a good gift idea.
                      I'd buy one.
                      79 XS1100F "JINGUS"
                      07 V-star 1100
                      Do you want it done right or do you want me to do it?

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                      • #12
                        Yeah, been lurking for a while...... swmbo says I don't share enough either I am usually lurking late at nite in the dark and can't see the keyboard on the laptop

                        I own your first book and am looking forward to ordering the rest one at a time, seems to be more fun that way for some reason.

                        Hope to see ya at the Texas Spring Ride!
                        82 XJ1100J "Jackel"
                        78 Honda CB750-74 Honda CB750
                        74 Husky 400
                        70 Yamaha 360 & 70 175 enduros

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                        • #13
                          Just a quick note...

                          The response has been very positive and it looks like I'm going through with the new edition/combined book. There's some exciting stuff happening on that front. I'll announce more on that later...

                          The individual volumes will still be available too.

                          And a fourth book is in progress...future books will be released in the individual installments as well...until there is enough to warrant "Volume 2".

                          As always, thanks for the comments, and I welcome more.
                          CUAgain,
                          Daniel Meyer
                          Author. Adventurer. Electrician.
                          Find out why...It's About the Ride.

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                          • #14
                            Book format.

                            Hi Dragonrider,
                            OK, 540 pages is still handleable in one volume.
                            600 and up seem to fall apart at the bindings.
                            Tolkein's original thought on The Lord of the Rings was 9 seperate volumes but the publishers printed it as a trilogy.
                            (Just checked my paperbacks:-
                            LOTR Vol 1, 529pp; Vol 2, 352pp; Vol 3, 440pp)
                            So go for it!
                            I may even be tempted to break my SF only purchasing rule and buy a copy rather than reading snippets on line.
                            About getting a job.
                            Being good at a thing and making a living at it don't always go together, Vincent Van Gogh for example.
                            Working for wages can suck but you gotta put bread on the table.
                            About the comic book.
                            The plotline has merit but I think that project would do better if you found an artist to co-author the graphics.
                            Fred Hill, S'toon.
                            Fred Hill, S'toon
                            XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                            "The Flying Pumpkin"

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                            • #15
                              Re: Book format.

                              Originally posted by fredintoon
                              Hi Dragonrider,
                              ...About the comic book.
                              The plotline has merit but I think that project would do better if you found an artist to co-author the graphics.
                              Fred Hill, S'toon.
                              LOL! That's the politest way I've been told that my art sucks! Heh heh...

                              The problem with artists is that they generally will not stay with a project...especially one that doesn't pay. They also won't work on any kind of deadline.

                              The graphics on the site currently are very preliminary...basically proof of concept stuff and developing techniques to better translate it to the web. I should probably pull the link as it's not ready for display yet.

                              I've been practicing/learning a LOT but haven't posted (that's why it hasn't updated in a while).

                              Anyway, I've got a truly massive site revamp working...and it will start updating regularly soon...the story line is huge...and I care too much about the project to let go easily.

                              I'll really promote it when I get it updating on a regular schedule. After that, well, practice makes perfect (or better).

                              Till then, you'll just have to make do with the books (grin).
                              CUAgain,
                              Daniel Meyer
                              Author. Adventurer. Electrician.
                              Find out why...It's About the Ride.

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