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I was wondering what, if any, accomodation you had to make with TLC to publish your book? I have not seen it yet so I do not know if you just had to put in a disclaimer or if your had to get them to give you permission. I assume the disclaimer would (...) (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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That your website became a book is just fantastic and amazing. I hope you get loads of attention (and orders) from the book trade! -Erik (21 years ago, 29-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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The following review of (URL) The Brick Testament: Stories from the Book of Genesis> appeared in the 15 September issue of Publisher's Weekly. It's the first editorial review of the book that I'm aware of. THE BRICK TESTAMENT: Stories from the Book (...) (21 years ago, 26-Sep-03, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.books, FTX) !!
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Hi Brendan Picked up the book last night. Well done. It was in the humour section, which I thought was a little odd, but anyway. They had 5 copies on display, all bindings out. The store, McNally Robinson, is a local Western Canada knockoff of a (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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(...) I know it's no longer needed, but for the reference here it is: 1931686459 /Tobbe (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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(...) That is cool. Maybe the book can pick up some celebrity endorsements. @8^) Thanks for the report! -Rev. Smith (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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(...) That's great! I'd hate to forsake the Brick Testament fans of Saskatoon. Just so people know, I appreciate any such reports of where they did or didn't find the book, and what sort of display the book is getting at stores. The first place I (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Richie. (...) Originally my publisher asked me how I would like my name to appear on the cover, and I told them I'd like it to appear as "The Rev. Brendan Powell Smith". At some point in the production though, my publisher became (...) (21 years ago, 10-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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Hey Brendan, I saw the Brick Testament in Borders in Los Angeles this weekend. Pretty cool! Bruce (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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Hi Brendan I told my wife about the book last night, and she phoned the local bookstore this morning, here in Saskatoon, Canada, and believe it or don't, they have the book in stock already. She will be running over later this week to pick up her (...) (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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(...) Congratulations! I see you're not "The Rev" on the cover... was that your decision? Adieu Richie Dulin (2 URLs) Port Brique Somewhere in the South Pacifique (2 URLs) Misérable Building a safer South Pacifique (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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Great job Brendan, I've been following The Brick Testament closely now...and will probably pick up a copy for myself as well. -HRH (21 years ago, 9-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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(...) Yes - another reason I share in your excitement. Our book is at the printer right now (at last) and will be out very soon! :-) (...) Can't wait! Oh, and this reminds me to watch Vendetta. I think I've seen/done all of your other crazy stuff at (...) (21 years ago, 7-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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(...) Nevermind - I just found it on amazon.ca For $19.51 CDN (21 years ago, 7-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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First let me add my voice to the chorus of "wow, that's nifty!", because it is! (...) If Barnes and Noble has it, and Powells has it, you might check your local Chapters for it... maybe they have it, or their web site (do they have one?) has it or (...) (21 years ago, 7-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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(...) Let's hope so. I'd be interested to hear what your fellow parishoners think of the book. I get at least a couple e-mails a week from ministers and youth workers asking me for permission to use images from The Brick Testament website in Sunday (...) (21 years ago, 7-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Tobbe! (...) Hey, that's great. I had no idea Swedish retailers would have the book so soon. Sorry 'bout the inflated price. -Rev. Smith (21 years ago, 7-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, lugnet.loc.se)
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(...) Thanks, Jon! Hey, I noticed today that the Amazon sales rank for my book jumped from 2,053,210 up to 3,023 in 24 hours. Cool. Hope everyone enjoys the book! -Rev. Smith (21 years ago, 7-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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(...) Thanks for the support and the well-wishes, Mike. Hope the book does not disappoint! -Rev. Smith (21 years ago, 7-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, Keith. To answer your (and Spencer's) question, the possibility of a sequel book or continuing Brick Testament series rests, I'm sure, on how well this one does. Only time will tell, but I very much appreciate your efforts toward that (...) (21 years ago, 7-Sep-03, to lugnet.books, FTX)
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