Again, thanks so much for the exposure, Ann. I've posted the link on Facebook already.
Bill
351 2018-03-09 19:27:28
Re: B. Douglas Slack on my blog today (7 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
352 2018-02-28 04:17:55
Re: Bitten by an old bug (11 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
And, if you don't add the HTML code for para and /para, you added comment won't get into the reply at all either.
Bill
353 2018-02-18 04:37:21
Re: Slight case of Cardiac Arrythymia (16 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Thanks, everyone. I'll have more info on Tuesday when I talk with my cardiologist. Ablation is one option on the table. It's supposed tos top most cases of irregular heart rate. I might opt for it.
Bill
354 2018-02-17 18:50:40
Re: Slight case of Cardiac Arrythymia (16 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I've thought of that, KD. All I'd be doing is echoing the monolith travel scene from 2001. It felt exactly like it. Colors rushing by me at tremendous speeds, clanks and groans from the machines with huge doppler effects as they passed and an occasional word muttered by a doctor nearby as I came out of it. This is my third time through the looking glass.
Bill
355 2018-02-17 18:18:56
Re: Slight case of Cardiac Arrythymia (16 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
And now, this morning, as I expected, the Atrial Fibrillation hit me at 6AM as I fed the cat. I've gone through this twice before, the feeling like a small rodent is trying to bet out of my chest. I got dressed and drove to the ER on the base and they hooked me to an ECG machine, verifying what I told them: Yup, you have A-Fib.
An hour later, they stuck foam plates to my back and chest, lay me back and pushed Katamine into my IV.
Oh, Wow!. I can hear colors and feel sounds. Visuals ran from deep black thourgh various shades, a la 2001, to bright white. Beeps from machines sounded like low-note foghorns in the mist. It turns out, Ketamine is chemically related to PCP, the drug of the sixties.
Boy, did I get a ride. I'm fine now. Back in sinuous rhythm with great BP and pulse rate.
I don't reccommend the drug.
Bill
356 2018-02-11 23:10:29
Re: Chanticleer International Book Awards (10 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Outstanding, Jack! Way to go.
Bill
357 2018-02-09 20:09:05
Re: Posting of chapter doesn't show up (3 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
There is a little lag time between posting and becoming visible, Christine. You can make it pop up immediately by re-publishing the chapter to your chosen group. Sometimes, it's a simple matter of logging out and back in. Or, you can clear your browser cache and reload the home page.
Bill
358 2018-02-08 20:19:27
Re: Just deleted my Facebook account (9 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I did some research, Dirk. You can "deactivate" your account insted of deleting it. THis way, you retain your account, but nobody can see or post things to you. The deactivation remains in place until you either log in and reactivate it OR use your FB credentials to log in to another site.
Bill
359 2018-02-08 17:09:04
Re: Just deleted my Facebook account (9 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I'm about ready to do the same, Dirk. If you're not interested in dogs, cats, cars or how stupid Trump is, then there's nothing but a vast wasteland in Facebook.
Bill
360 2018-02-08 14:40:02
Re: Rest in Peace, Ursula (3 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I con't think of a single red-blooded male who didn't call her "Undress", Vern. I know I did, er, still do, or whatever.
Bill
361 2018-02-07 20:24:56
Re: What's With Some of the New Members (89 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Right you are, MJ. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a newcomer to TNBW take the offered advice and improve his or her writing. I've seen it myself many times.
I am always open for grammar, syntax, spelling and other corrections to my own posts. I thrive on them, actually, as they sometimes add an aspect of thinking I hadn't seen before. I've ben known to change a whole scene based on a suggestion.
Bill
362 2018-02-06 22:18:35
Re: What's With Some of the New Members (89 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
There is another group of newcomers as well. Those who thank you for your in-depth review and say "yes, I know I have to do thus and such." Then, the next chapter comes out and it is filled with the same errors you pointed out the first time. One of two of these exchanges I can tolerate, but more than two and I drift away to see if I can help another.
Bill
363 2018-02-06 02:52:37
Re: Silly Science Fiction (5 replies, posted in Science Fiction, Steampunk, and Space Opera)
Some day, I hope to finish my silly SF story The Cat and Her Ship. Maybe some day...
Bill
364 2018-02-05 04:10:35
Re: What's With Some of the New Members (89 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Good question, Randy. I've found it happens occasionally. I post most of my work on both sites, but remove it from Booksie when I begin the second edit here. In most cases, I've found Booksie is a "kinder, gentler" site where hardly a cross word is spoken, even if deserved. here, you will get a more honest review, even if you don't like it. Thick skin is required in most cases. I do try my best to help a newcomer, though. I might be tempted to lay off a rough review if the storyline is well presented and coherent, correcting or advising on grammar, dialogue and structure--not content.
Bill
365 2018-02-01 02:49:44
Re: Launch day! (8 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I feel for you, man. I agreed to sit at a table in my local library for two hours in a "meet an author" mode. I sold a total of one book to the fifteen people who passed my table and inquired why I was sitting there. Unless you're a famous NYT Best Seller author, it doesn't pay.
Bill
366 2018-01-31 21:32:43
Re: Launch day! (8 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I've found reviews on Amazon are tough to get. I hope you do better, John.
Bill
367 2018-01-31 03:21:07
Re: Lily (2 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Welcome to the site, Ilsa. I've left a review as well. It's hard to follow a good review from MJ, but I tried.
Bill
368 2018-01-28 15:09:51
Topic: Rest in Peace, Ursula (3 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
On the news lately was the notice of the passing of one of Science Fictions greatest writers: Ursula K Le Guin. She was one of my favorites. I have a half-shelf in my library devoted to her books. The Earthsea series especially. Sad to hear of her passing. She was 88.
Bill
369 2018-01-27 22:16:51
Re: Slight case of Cardiac Arrythymia (16 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
jack the knife wrote:
Sorry to hear about that, Bill. Follow the doctor's orders so you can get back in stride again. I agree that doling out computer time in separate sittings is a good idea - one I should follow!
Thinking back over the last few months, I realize I spent pretty much all day, every day, at my computer writing, editing, or simply surfing. Not good to be so inactive. YouTube is addictive as hell.
Bill
370 2018-01-27 20:02:53
Re: Slight case of Cardiac Arrythymia (16 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Ann Everett wrote:
Hey Bill,
... I have to set a timer to make myself get up and move around or I'll be glued to that chair all day! ...
~Ann
I actually have a timer set to one hour and fifteen minutes. It reminds me to drink water. I've used it for a long time now to keep myself hydrated. According to the cardiologist, staying hydrated is most important. There were times earlier when I'd go all day without a drink of water (except that in tea). Not good. Now, when the alarm goes off, I get up, walk around and maybe swing a couple of 5-pound weights around for five minutes.
This will NOT happen to me again.
Bill
371 2018-01-27 18:12:11
Re: Slight case of Cardiac Arrythymia (16 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Good idea, Randy. But, I wouldn't know to bring ice skates or suntan oil. Crazy weather.
Bill
372 2018-01-27 17:40:34
Topic: Slight case of Cardiac Arrythymia (16 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Last Thursday, as I sat at my computer, I had a slight case of caridac arrythymia. The base ER admitted me for observation and hooked me up to a bunch of monitors. Seems I have what is called a Left Bundle Branch Block, which allows two beats to appear as one occasionally, leaving a long(ish) gap before the next one. They've reduced my Beta Blocker, but I have to curtail the amount of time I sit in front of my computer and go exercise more. I also have to appear at Cardiology once a week for a while. This translates to less time here and on other sites. I will get to you, however.
Bill
373 2018-01-27 00:09:10
Re: Dangerous Alliance (4 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Good luck, Randy. I'll be looking forward to it.
Bill
374 2018-01-21 23:01:07
Re: NYTimes article about romance books (3 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Me too!
Bill
375 2018-01-18 22:00:22
Topic: Something odd happening with the review window (1 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Just today, I noticed yet again, words which were perfectly spelled in my working review, failed to translate properly when posted on the author's work. This makes me seem semi-literate and may have rushed through the review. Not so. Since I have a slight case of dyslexia, I ensure every comment I make is correct before posting. Yet, letters get dropped or altered from simple words. Has this been noticed by others?
The most recent review to do this is the one I just gave to JP Lundstrom's Essay.
Bill
