tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post1102021538393745341..comments2023-12-31T00:21:10.591-05:00Comments on The Education of a Pulp Writer: A Visit to the BookstoreDavid Cranmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-29886931017184585462012-03-12T16:54:58.956-04:002012-03-12T16:54:58.956-04:00"You can trust a coconut to have good sense.&..."You can trust a coconut to have good sense." Love that line, Ron.<br /><br />I will try to do more of these posts in 2012 but, as usual, it is difficult to balance everything.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-4081154469038071732012-03-11T13:56:12.530-04:002012-03-11T13:56:12.530-04:00Great story. You can trust a coconut to have good ...Great story. You can trust a coconut to have good sense...I don't think I saw the inside (or outside) of a bookstore until I was in college. The books I found as a kid were at the dime store, little hardbacks on pulp paper.<br /><br />Always glad for your blog posts like this.Ron Scheerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357501069513854664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-18943807723212216612012-03-08T19:24:00.979-05:002012-03-08T19:24:00.979-05:00Sarah, I like the idea of a "monthly book all...Sarah, I like the idea of a "monthly book allowance." I think I will try that for Ava when the time comes. Thanks!David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-71158661859115278802012-03-07T17:20:54.235-05:002012-03-07T17:20:54.235-05:00What a cute story! When I was a kid, I had a month...What a cute story! When I was a kid, I had a monthly book allowance, a tradition I continued with my kids. I loved those monthly trips to the bookstore, although most of my reading was from the library.Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-315495216066927102012-03-07T14:04:25.785-05:002012-03-07T14:04:25.785-05:00I mostly remember taking my kids to the library. W...I mostly remember taking my kids to the library. We went every Sunday and often on other days. They both came back with stacks of books each time. <br />We bought books at book sales at churches and for charities mostly. <br />We were a one income family and money was tight.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-44647709748270918902012-03-07T10:51:02.583-05:002012-03-07T10:51:02.583-05:00Keith, Yes, the last of the Spenser novels: The Pr...Keith, Yes, the last of the Spenser novels: The Professional, <br />Painted Ladies, and<br />Sixkill. And I love the Jesse Stone books and films with Tom Selleck. I couldn't imagine another writer tackling those.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-41455655686584331662012-03-07T10:45:39.215-05:002012-03-07T10:45:39.215-05:00I won't be bothering with the non-Parker Spens...I won't be bothering with the non-Parker Spenser novels either.<br /><br />My wife accidentally came home with the first of the non-Parker Jesse Stone books. It was total crap.<br /><br />One thing, though--I'm pretty sure the last of the Spenser novels is SIXKILL, not THE PROFESSIONAL.Keithhttp://keithsnyder.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-29820754224471732672012-03-07T04:28:20.407-05:002012-03-07T04:28:20.407-05:00Magic moments those, times to be treasured. Enjoye...Magic moments those, times to be treasured. Enjoyed reading about yours.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-56283812664838208702012-03-06T20:42:36.086-05:002012-03-06T20:42:36.086-05:00Dr. Seuss has already arrived, G. Heck there's...Dr. Seuss has already arrived, G. Heck there's even a TV show featuring the voice of Martin Short that Ava enjoys.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-51538349090527620162012-03-06T20:38:14.066-05:002012-03-06T20:38:14.066-05:00Dr. Suess perhaps in the near future?Dr. Suess perhaps in the near future?G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-64230619807387276052012-03-06T18:52:04.625-05:002012-03-06T18:52:04.625-05:00Mates, That is so cool that Kayla was able to do t...Mates, That is so cool that Kayla was able to do that and I'm betting Ava will follow suit. Very intelligent young ladies.<br /><br />Ken, Thanks for sharing your book buying experience. It's comforting to know there are so many parents out there doing the right thing for their kids. <br /><br />Thanks, Sis! :) I appreciate you stopping by.<br /><br />I agree, Leah.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-82201435064205476222012-03-06T18:36:45.582-05:002012-03-06T18:36:45.582-05:00It's never too early.It's never too early.Leah J. Utashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497599109798015888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-57046110399561651972012-03-06T18:18:59.010-05:002012-03-06T18:18:59.010-05:00I miss reading to a litle one.....send her to me w...I miss reading to a litle one.....send her to me when you're weary!!!!!!!!!!! lol.....love aunt Sis (to Ava of course!)Sistanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-22711547433087468202012-03-06T15:15:56.029-05:002012-03-06T15:15:56.029-05:00That's great about your daughter in the bookst...That's great about your daughter in the bookstore. My two boys came with me to a second hand bookstore the other day, and we all left with a book, all chosen independently.<br />My eight year old in particular loves reading, and has picked up his Dad's habit of managing to read whilst walking!Ken Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12572724452737194416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-28163634690769824592012-03-06T12:17:48.111-05:002012-03-06T12:17:48.111-05:00I can't wait until she is reading to you. kayl...I can't wait until she is reading to you. kayla used to memorize the books so it appeared she was reading..it was amazing!!!Mateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10445464024689157181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-9697739713315600892012-03-06T10:28:57.674-05:002012-03-06T10:28:57.674-05:00Elyse, Something tells me I won't be saying no...Elyse, Something tells me I won't be saying no to books either. :)David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-59572253451614198632012-03-06T09:58:20.024-05:002012-03-06T09:58:20.024-05:00I can't leave a bookstore with my children wit...I can't leave a bookstore with my children without buying something! Though I'm always so happy it's a book they want, and not some gimmicky little toy - how can you say no?ElyseSalpeterhttp://www.elysesalpeter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-28070294817131103752012-03-06T09:57:33.148-05:002012-03-06T09:57:33.148-05:00I'm glad I'm not the only one, Nik. I have...I'm glad I'm not the only one, Nik. I have these three Spenser novels and will stretch them out. I have never read Adam Hall but you have piqued my interest. Of course, I love the Flight of the Phoenix film.<br /><br />Alyssa, We are poor these days but I'm betting I can find some quarters for at least one book.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-67333081878090730452012-03-06T09:26:41.560-05:002012-03-06T09:26:41.560-05:00I'm sure it will be! (Particularly if there&#...I'm sure it will be! (Particularly if there's a purchase with every visit...) ;)alyssa goodnighthttp://alyssagoodnight.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-8302370457718575702012-03-06T08:55:37.708-05:002012-03-06T08:55:37.708-05:00I know what you mean, David. I have similar though...I know what you mean, David. I have similar thoughts about Adam Hall (Elleston Trevor, also author of Flight of the Phoenix). I have 3 Quiller books still to read. In the last, his son ads a very moving footnote, telling us how, after finishing his last Quiller, his father died - 'spread his great wings and took his final flight'.Nik Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10060923673065456386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-75580429478145751812012-03-06T04:33:17.869-05:002012-03-06T04:33:17.869-05:00Naomi, I respect Ace as a writer but I don't s...Naomi, I respect Ace as a writer but I don't see myself continuing on with the series. I've been reading Spenser since 1984 and, well, it's just time for me. But I will certainly return to the classics from time to time. <br /><br />Thanks, Charles.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-64312573537233428472012-03-05T23:04:11.951-05:002012-03-05T23:04:11.951-05:00Love that. I hope so too.Love that. I hope so too.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5401124973760279564.post-4612548902654092342012-03-05T21:06:32.974-05:002012-03-05T21:06:32.974-05:00Does this mean you're not going to take a chan...Does this mean you're not going to take a chance on Ace Atkins continuing the Spenser series?Naomi Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08005429772070247806noreply@blogger.com