tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post7527090830732076206..comments2024-03-16T07:27:27.752+00:00Comments on Novel Points of View: WagTongues by Mary SmithRae Cowiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-26252757309346322672014-09-11T14:53:31.092+01:002014-09-11T14:53:31.092+01:00I like your style, Linda. Will definitely try it -...I like your style, Linda. Will definitely try it - especially as I can't provide fresh mulberriesMary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688996930245857265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-87170329089507581042014-09-11T12:20:10.918+01:002014-09-11T12:20:10.918+01:00I always take chocolate when I do a booksigning, M...I always take chocolate when I do a booksigning, Mary.......well I am published by Choc Lit so it seems appropriate! People love a freebie and I've had lots of sales because people have stopped for the free choc and got chatting.......cunning? moi?Linda Mitchelmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10948518126405880012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-23623169766115651552014-09-09T17:22:52.884+01:002014-09-09T17:22:52.884+01:00Now, there's food for thought, indeed, Linda. ...Now, there's food for thought, indeed, Linda. Maybe WagTongues could incorporate chocolate into our pop-up bookshop events! <br />My nearest independent bookshop is in Biggar, out of our region, and a four-hour round trip. It's a brilliant shop and the owners do author events (I loved it when I was invited to do a reading) but it's really too far. Waterstones in Dumfries is always exhorting readers to 'buy local' but doesn't stock local.Mary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688996930245857265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-35271608022776053862014-09-09T17:12:44.852+01:002014-09-09T17:12:44.852+01:00Great post. And what a brilliant idea, but how ver...Great post. And what a brilliant idea, but how very sad that you have had to take this step because of the decline of independent bookshops. I am so lucky down here in Devon because I have the lovely Torbay Bookshop (in Paignton) which is hugely supportive of local writers ....but has had to take on a chocolate franchise to survive. Now, books and chocolate.....there's an idea!Linda Mitchelmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10948518126405880012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-28229944875770696282014-09-08T22:18:23.758+01:002014-09-08T22:18:23.758+01:00Aw, Sara, I'm blushing to the tips of my ears!...Aw, Sara, I'm blushing to the tips of my ears! <br />Brilliant that you will come along on Saturday. Not sure of exact times yet but I'll give you a ring/email to let you know. The stalls are being set up in the late morning but I'm still waiting to be told when - and where I can park as we're taking over the Whitesands car park but I have boxes and boxes of books to take from my car to the stall. It'll be lovely to see you there.Mary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688996930245857265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-91482896030957416012014-09-08T22:06:03.967+01:002014-09-08T22:06:03.967+01:00I think people should realise that Mary Smith has ...I think people should realise that Mary Smith has done more for writers in Dumfries and Galloway than Bill Gates has done for information technology - but she doesn't receive his billions. Coming on Saturday. What time should I be there?Sara Bainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10297131235907250162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-65133781363743968752014-09-08T17:31:04.147+01:002014-09-08T17:31:04.147+01:00Thanks, Jennifer. I'm sure it would work in ot...Thanks, Jennifer. I'm sure it would work in other areas of the country but haven't heard of any similar projects. Mary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688996930245857265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-39423635861083948502014-09-08T16:50:06.629+01:002014-09-08T16:50:06.629+01:00Mary, that's such a good idea! All success to ...Mary, that's such a good idea! All success to all of you!Jo Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12976757854217324838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-23783698140089551652014-09-08T15:32:47.820+01:002014-09-08T15:32:47.820+01:00Thanks, Jenny. It's a lot of fun when we get t...Thanks, Jenny. It's a lot of fun when we get together because, apart from the serious business of selling our books, it gives writers a chance to meet each other and blether.<br />Our next one (on Saturday) is the first outdoor event we've done so keep your fingers crossed for a fine dayMary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688996930245857265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-69364930425464209912014-09-08T15:30:06.026+01:002014-09-08T15:30:06.026+01:00Yes, WagTongues is growing, Gill, and we're pl...Yes, WagTongues is growing, Gill, and we're planning to keep on popping up around the region. Looking forward to having your books for sale. <br />Mary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688996930245857265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-62242061888958498922014-09-08T15:27:17.819+01:002014-09-08T15:27:17.819+01:00What a fantastic initiative, Mary. It's a sham...What a fantastic initiative, Mary. It's a shame you don't have a local bookshop, but well done to all of you for getting this together. I love strong communities!Jenny Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721428313351462045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-71624456522331492492014-09-08T11:20:25.683+01:002014-09-08T11:20:25.683+01:00I did know about WagTongues and attended the event...I did know about WagTongues and attended the event in Dumfries before Christmas, but even I didn't realise how much it has done. Major congratulations to all involved!Gill Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139563775181908912noreply@blogger.com