07-25-2002, 08:16 PM
To StrategyM- I found the Xlibris service to be very satisfactory overall. At the time I contracted with them, they didn't offer a proofreading service, though I think they may offer one now. They offer four levels of service ranging up to 1600 dollars (unless they've raised their prices). They provide marketing tools, such as posters, at additional cost. You have to do your own promotional activites. Obviously, I would have preferred to have it published by a major publishing house in New York, but I couldn't get that to happen. But at least it's out there to some extent. And after working in a vacuum for so long, it's nice to get some feedback. Thank you. -Peter<br>
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To Tim O'Neil- I did not take your comments in a negative way. I'm sure that I was not 100% accurate in all the historical details, though I tried to come close. I knew that most of my readers (if any) would not have the detailed knowledge of Rome that you and your comrades possess. I tried to inform at the same time that I was entertaining. If I got too hung up on details, it might become too dry and unreadable. If I strayed too far from historical fact, it would be a joke. It was a balancing act. If you read the whole thing, I'll look forward to hearing what you think. Thanks a lot. <br>
-Peter<br>
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To Magnus/Matt- Thank you for reading it for me. I'm very glad (relieved?) that it passed inspection. Your insight into Rome and into the writing process is much appreciated. Thanks a million. -Peter<br>
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To Tim O'Neil- I did not take your comments in a negative way. I'm sure that I was not 100% accurate in all the historical details, though I tried to come close. I knew that most of my readers (if any) would not have the detailed knowledge of Rome that you and your comrades possess. I tried to inform at the same time that I was entertaining. If I got too hung up on details, it might become too dry and unreadable. If I strayed too far from historical fact, it would be a joke. It was a balancing act. If you read the whole thing, I'll look forward to hearing what you think. Thanks a lot. <br>
-Peter<br>
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To Magnus/Matt- Thank you for reading it for me. I'm very glad (relieved?) that it passed inspection. Your insight into Rome and into the writing process is much appreciated. Thanks a million. -Peter<br>
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