Comments for Paul D. Dail

Comment on Review/Discussion of “100 Unfortunate Days” by Penelope Crowe by James Garcia Jr.

James Garcia Jr. — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:55:40 +0000

Thanks for sharing this, Paul. I keep filling up my Kindle faster than I finish books; however, this is one of two or three novels that are haunting me from the periphery that I really need to get to…and soon.

-Jimmy

Comment on Review/Discussion of “100 Unfortunate Days” by Penelope Crowe by Blaze McRob

Blaze McRob — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 02:04:37 +0000

Sounds like a great read. I’ve had 64 unfortunate years. Does that count for anything? Hmmn.

Blaze

Comment on Waiting for the Train- a short piece by Paul D. Dail by Paul D. Dail

Paul D. Dail — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:25:01 +0000

Aha, so you’re one of those readers, eh?

Glad you stopped by and enjoyed the story. And I say, by all means write something. Your English degree probably makes you more qualified than most. Now, if you decide you want to try to make a living off your writing, we’ll have to talk. I think one has to be a little crazy to take on such an endeavor.

Hope you have a good weekend.

Comment on Waiting for the Train- a short piece by Paul D. Dail by Jeff Martin

Jeff Martin — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:13:59 +0000

Paul, you’re the man. I cheated and scrolled down to the end before I started and I was still surprised! Nice job. Just downloaded your two books of Amazon. Super proud of you. I’ve always wanted to write/publish something. Sometimes I think the only thing my English degree is good for is correcting 8th students’ essays. Great job!

Comment on Review/Discussion of “100 Unfortunate Days” by Penelope Crowe by Michelle Isenhoff

Michelle Isenhoff — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:41:45 +0000

I second your slow February comment. Wow, talk about nosediving sales after a pretty fair Christmas!

Comment on Review/Discussion of “100 Unfortunate Days” by Penelope Crowe by Paul D. Dail

Paul D. Dail — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:08:23 +0000

Hi Michelle, thanks for stopping by. And no, I don’t necessarily know that this would be the read for you. But I appreciate you coming by and leaving a comment. Hope you have a good weekend.

Comment on Review/Discussion of “100 Unfortunate Days” by Penelope Crowe by Paul D. Dail

Paul D. Dail — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:06:28 +0000

Hey Andrew, thanks for your thoughts. And interesting comparisons. I haven’t read Less Than Zero, but I find it interesting that you relate to the detachment.

Thanks for picking up The Imaginings and helping me spread the word. It’s been kind of a slow month for it, but I’m hearing that February is slow for many authors (at least that’s what I will tell myself )

Comment on Waiting for the Train- a short piece by Paul D. Dail by Paul D. Dail

Paul D. Dail — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:04:31 +0000

Hey Ken,

Thanks for stopping by and for the comments, especially that you didn’t feel tricked. I’m guessing you read that it was a concern of mine. Glad you enjoyed it.

Comment on Review/Discussion of “100 Unfortunate Days” by Penelope Crowe by Michelle Isenhoff

Michelle Isenhoff — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:22:48 +0000

Very thorough review, Paul. Nicely done. It sounds unique, and I admit I’m intrigued, but as I tend to gravitate toward the happy, the structured, and even (on occasion) the religious, I’ll probably opt for Lloyd Alexander this afternoon.

Comment on Review/Discussion of “100 Unfortunate Days” by Penelope Crowe by Andrew Hudson

Andrew Hudson — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:18:30 +0000

I haven’t read 100 Days yet but I will put it on my reading list for now.

As far as identifying a narrator, I identified a lot with the narrator of Bright Lights, Big City (even if I don’t go to clubs or do coke). Although that’s 2nd person and it’s up to interpretation of whether it’s the character talking about himself, somebody else talking about the character, or Jay McInerney talking about the character (himself?). Also, I identified with Clay in Less Than Zero. Again, I’m a very different person from Clay. However, we both grew up in The Valley (albeit very different eras and areas of it) and I can understand his detached view from it all.

Also, I just want to tell you that I picked up a copy of The Imaginings. I’ll be more than happy to spread the word of the 99 cents sale.