tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post1434950087620664621..comments2024-03-16T07:27:27.752+00:00Comments on Novel Points of View: My new book by Mary SmithRae Cowiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-22304809021557932952015-10-05T23:26:04.410+01:002015-10-05T23:26:04.410+01:00Thanks, Jenny. I certainly researched a lot of his...Thanks, Jenny. I certainly researched a lot of history, which I loved doing. The really difficult part was reducing it to captions with a maximum word count of 80 words. I think what makes the book work well is the format of having both the old photo and the photo of the same place as it is today so the changes can be seen.Mary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688996930245857265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-34201811003091739772015-10-05T22:32:10.352+01:002015-10-05T22:32:10.352+01:00I love books with old pictures about places I know...I love books with old pictures about places I know, and I do know Dumfries well enough to really enjoy this one. I know a little of the history, but I'm sure you've unearthed lots of fascinating nuggets. I'm really looking forward to reading this!Jenny Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721428313351462045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-33869386814189943512015-08-18T21:33:38.002+01:002015-08-18T21:33:38.002+01:00Thank you so much, Lorrie. It's totally differ...Thank you so much, Lorrie. It's totally different from my other books - hope you won't be disappointed.Mary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688996930245857265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-79815719974138673312015-08-18T21:02:16.837+01:002015-08-18T21:02:16.837+01:00Just ordered Dumfries – can't wait to read it!...Just ordered Dumfries – can't wait to read it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665672072552145418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-11844089897535452682015-08-14T19:16:01.509+01:002015-08-14T19:16:01.509+01:00Two comments at the same time, Jennifer! It was mo...Two comments at the same time, Jennifer! It was more complicated than I expected, but it was fun and now the author copies have arrived we're both pleased with how it looks.Mary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688996930245857265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-80382650250719751372015-08-14T18:52:24.423+01:002015-08-14T18:52:24.423+01:00I love this sort of book, Mary - but it never occu...I love this sort of book, Mary - but it never occurred to me that it might be as complicated to sort out. I'll keep an eye out for it next time I'm down that way - it would make a perfect gift for family down there. Jo Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12976757854217324838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-55820042193877732292015-08-14T18:52:07.773+01:002015-08-14T18:52:07.773+01:00I love this sort of book, Mary - but it never occu...I love this sort of book, Mary - but it never occurred to me that it might be as complicated to sort out. I'll keep an eye out for it next time I'm down that way - it would make a perfect gift for family down there. Jo Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12976757854217324838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-44668937459440585582015-08-13T21:39:16.204+01:002015-08-13T21:39:16.204+01:00Thanks, Stella. I imagine its appeal will mainly b...Thanks, Stella. I imagine its appeal will mainly be for people who live - or have lived - in the area but who knows.Mary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688996930245857265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-81215783645044669452015-08-13T15:41:43.406+01:002015-08-13T15:41:43.406+01:00Sounds great, Mary. Can't wait to see the pict...Sounds great, Mary. Can't wait to see the pictures. Flirty & Feisty Romancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509036740796798717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-71306446410630908272015-08-10T10:07:24.941+01:002015-08-10T10:07:24.941+01:00Yes, Lesley, it turned out to be a wee bit more co...Yes, Lesley, it turned out to be a wee bit more complicated that it sounded. Old images of a place are popular so I hope the book sells well and has a reach beyond Dumfries.Mary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688996930245857265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-40645412721296172432015-08-10T09:57:57.612+01:002015-08-10T09:57:57.612+01:00Thanks, Rosemary. It's been fun (mostly!) and ...Thanks, Rosemary. It's been fun (mostly!) and interesting to do something different.Mary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688996930245857265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-49337135735001527272015-08-10T09:56:32.843+01:002015-08-10T09:56:32.843+01:00Thanks, Gill. Yes, very different, and really inte...Thanks, Gill. Yes, very different, and really interesting. It's made me look at Dumfries in a different light.Mary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688996930245857265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-68898582847609049232015-08-10T09:52:00.575+01:002015-08-10T09:52:00.575+01:00Thanks, Janette. It would be great to see you at t...Thanks, Janette. It would be great to see you at the launch.Mary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688996930245857265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-4652295109043824042015-08-10T09:45:12.726+01:002015-08-10T09:45:12.726+01:00I had no idea you were doing this, Mary. It's ...I had no idea you were doing this, Mary. It's a lovely, simple idea but not simple to bring to fruition eh? I love seeing 'then' and 'now' photos of places I know, especially when the angle is the same. I think you're going to be sold out!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13556019741758029069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-31710725596762532522015-08-10T09:25:32.477+01:002015-08-10T09:25:32.477+01:00That sounds wonderful, Mary - all the best with th...That sounds wonderful, Mary - all the best with this new venture!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-10769857135228155122015-08-10T08:30:43.289+01:002015-08-10T08:30:43.289+01:00Brilliant, Mary. So looking forward to seeing the ...Brilliant, Mary. So looking forward to seeing the finished product. A very different venture indeed.Gill Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089988752054189176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-1726123513128894062015-08-10T06:54:13.663+01:002015-08-10T06:54:13.663+01:00Eagerly awaited! Eagerly awaited! Joan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10252948312102588848noreply@blogger.com