sargentodiaz
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Looking for one or two to review a novel
Leatherjacket Soldier (Soldado de Cuera) is the story of Don Fernando Rivera y Moncada, a true Mexican hero.
Rivera enlisted as a common soldier in the unique branch of Spanish cavalry. All were born in New Spain and had their own set of rules and regulations
separate from the Spanish Army.
He was sent to Loreto after five years of service and in the next few years served well and caught the attention of the Jesuits. Much to everyone's
surprise, when the military commandant of the California's died, Don Fernando was promoted from the rank of Sergeant to Captain and military
commandant of the Californias - equal to a modern colonel.
The remainder of his story is equally amazing and I hope I've caught the essence of the man and the times in which he lived and served. I'm not going
to spoil things by telling you the ending.
I honestly believe this man's life is something anyone living in Mexico would wish to know. He was a hero that every Mexican can be proud of.
Anyhow - my publisher has editors so, what I'm looking for, is input as to how the novel works for you and does it bring the history to life?
Anyone interested, I have the draft in Adobe Acrobat form for reading.
Not more than 2 or 3 please - I want the rest of you to buy it when it is released
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U2U me,
we can discuss this off line
I edited (and then wrote a long chapter) in Bernie Swaim's last book,
It was a very enjoyable project, but editing, and reviewing are two different animals.
I have also done pre-pub reviews on several novels.....
(I was pretty hard on Bernie, but we are still friends)(and I think it was a better book out of all of our joint effort)
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David K
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Great stuff!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by thebajarunner
U2U me,
we can discuss this off line
I edited (and then wrote a long chapter) in Bernie Swaim's last book,
It was a very enjoyable project, but editing, and reviewing are two different animals.
I have also done pre-pub reviews on several novels.....
(I was pretty hard on Bernie, but we are still friends)(and I think it was a better book out of all of our joint effort) |
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thebajarunner
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Yep, you got me again, David
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| Quote: | Originally posted by thebajarunner
U2U me,
we can discuss this off line
I edited (and then wrote a long chapter) in Bernie Swaim's last book,
It was a very enjoyable project, but editing, and reviewing are two different animals.
I have also done pre-pub reviews on several novels.....
(I was pretty hard on Bernie, but we are still friends)(and I think it was a better book out of all of our joint effort) |
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no place to hide around here
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David K
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It is a great book... lots of good stories... I have the 'first' copy, signed by Bernie as "Number 1, 8-8-06"... of course there might be more? 
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Osprey should be able to give you a valuable review.
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If you were in La Paz you could join us at the SEA OF CORTEZ WRITER'S GRUOP. We meet weekly Oct.-April. We share our writings and give encouraging
critiques.
Our advice is given with the additude 'one succedes we all have pride in it.'
If its not where it is, its where it isn\'t.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
Osprey should be able to give you a valuable review. |
"Don't
squeeze the Charmin."
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaDove
If you were in La Paz you could join us at the SEA OF CORTEZ WRITER'S GRUOP. We meet weekly Oct.-April. We share our writings and give encouraging
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Our advice is given with the additude 'one succedes we all have pride in it.' |
When will your book be available? I'm saving a place of honor in my library.
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Does the critique include spelling assistance??
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If you were in La Paz you could join us at the SEA OF CORTEZ WRITER'S GRUOP. We meet weekly Oct.-April. We share our writings and give encouraging
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Our advice is given with the additude 'one succedes we all have pride in it.' |
Sorry, could not resist,
sound like a good group, actually....
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Spelling and grammar are covered. My weak points. But no one would think to say Get a dictionary. We're here to help, and if you disagree with us,
The writer has final choice.
If its not where it is, its where it isn\'t.
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yes this sounds like a very interesting read,, let us all know when its in print and how we can get a copy,,
will you be signing any for us
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runner and dove, you both need assistance with spelling/diction but who's counting...????...just let it flow...my problem is, no, ONE of my problems
is, i just cannot get by spelling errors and it leaps out at me like it's meant to be...and this from a guy who does not know how to capitilize...or
is it capatilize?...or capitilise?....after awhile, they all look wrong.
dyslexia is never having to say you\'re yrros.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mulegemichael
and this from a guy who does not know how to capitilize...or is it capatilize?...or capitilise?....after awhile, they all look wrong.
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David K
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I am going to post Bernie's book covers on the Baja (Historic Interests) and Literature forum, since we had a little sidebar about Bernie's third
book, above.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaDove
If you were in La Paz you could join us at the SEA OF CORTEZ WRITER'S GRUOP. We meet weekly Oct.-April. We share our writings and give encouraging
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Our advice is given with the additude 'one succedes we all have pride in it.' |
Your group sounds fun. Do you meet at a restaurant, someone's home, or?
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We usually meet a someones home during the winter months when we are at peak members. In summer some have started meeting in a restaurant.
We are more comfortable in a home.
If its not where it is, its where it isn\'t.
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Thanks to all. I've got 2 and will send them the pdf. as soon as I get their emails.
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David K
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Sent you email weeks ago about review... ?
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