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Author: Subject: New Book by Graham Mackintosh published, launch party Mar. 27
Baja Bernie
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[*] posted on 3-30-2008 at 04:33 PM
Okay! I shouldn’t but I will.


David I am amazed that you pointed to this post when I told you I was unaware of Graham’s coming out for his new book. I think it is wonderful that Graham is able to get Discover Baja to open their offices to plug his book……….as a self publishing author I basically agree with everything Graham has to offer and I know his book will do well because he works very hard to promote same…………Unlike myself who only enjoys the writing and then just tosses my stuff out and forgets it.

Most folks do not know that when I first started writing I asked Graham to lunch where he graciously allowed a novice to pick his brain….I like the man!

What amazes me is that you asked me to allow you to pick up more than one of my last offerings, “Bernie Talkin’ Baja” without attending the May 3rd Book Signing. When I offered this ‘chapbook’ for free to any Nomad it was with the idea in mind of thanking them for being so supportive of me when my wife, Lu Ann, moved on. It was also done to attract more folks to the signing so that all the other authors would benefit in selling their books.

I also stipulated that to get a free copy that Nomads (and only Nomads could get a copy of the book) must attend the Book Signing…Free is a good price—even for toilet paper.

Because you are who you are (Mr. Baja)and a friend of mine I told you that you could pick up the copies you wanted...........after the signing! Your response was rather chilly and really only referred to this post.


Just can’t seem to square your belief that any amount of money–just to listen to anyone is okay but merely attending an event meant to bring Nomads together—to support Baja authors and increase their appreciation of all things Baja—and get a free book from me ‘with’ their attendance is somehow excessive.

Sure wish you had not ‘pointed the way’ to this post because I just could not ignore it.

Edit is for this P.S. The free offer still stands for any Nomad who attends the book signing to get their free copy.

[Edited on 3-30-2008 by Baja Bernie]




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[*] posted on 3-30-2008 at 07:39 PM


Bernie...???

Another Nomad asked me to pick up his copy (from you) because he will not be able to attend... All I asked was if I could, and that we may also not be able to attend... may I come by. I think my past assistance and web pages of every event is indication of my support for it...

I added in my U2U that we missed you at Graham's launch and you said you didn't know about it... I said it was on Nomad, near the top of Today's posts for the few weeks before it happened, I don't know how it could have been missed (besides the emails from Discover Baja)? I just mentioned that to you, that's all... Noting chilly intended. Please call me next time my U2U 'sounds' chilly, as you KNOW that isn't my style!

I have U2U'd with Keri already suggesting she may want to begin promoting the event as it is barely a month away... I am ALWAYS willing to help Baja authors... YOU know that! All one needs to do is ask, if I haven't already mentioned it on my web page Notebook or here on Nomad.

I wish you well as always... and am an easy phone call away for voice interaction!

See you at the Pyramid or afterwards...




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