tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870689819331801933.post791675822945401887..comments2023-05-24T03:36:00.314-06:00Comments on Magic of the Muses: Local Paper Shuns MeEileen Schuh:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08239393851824941591noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870689819331801933.post-16025494648020355002011-11-04T20:57:26.653-06:002011-11-04T20:57:26.653-06:00Thanks, Shauna for buying one of my books. I hope...Thanks, Shauna for buying one of my books. I hope you liked it.<br /><br />I had invested a fair amount of thought and effort into preparing for the interview you requested and advised people I was going to be speaking with you so to be turned down so abruptly at the last minute was nothing short of, well...devastating. <br /><br />Perhaps I feel shunned because not only was the interview dropped but the library notice about my recent author visit wasn’t printed, either.<br /><br />However, it is entirely possible that I over-reacted. I will double my Prozac and schedule a follow-up appointment with Dr. Wirkman in order to stabilize my emotional response to disappointment.<br /><br />I remember the interview back in February 2010 about my fund-raising efforts for the Haitian Earthquake relief. Perhaps I’m wrong, but I don’t recall receiving any coverage since then or seeing anything in the paper about the publication and availability of my books.<br /> <br />I’ve met several people who’ve asked why they’ve not ‘heard’ anything about my books. Knowing that the St. Paul Journal is a primary source of information for many in our community, I can only assume they’re asking why they haven’t they read about me in the paper.<br /> <br />Thankfully, I can now answer them by saying, “Maybe, someday the Journal will run a story on me.”<br /><br />*sigh*<br /><br />Just to confirm, I am not an author looking for a publisher. I have one—WolfSinger Publications out of Security, Colorado released Schrödinger’s Cat in both print and ebook formats in August of this year.<br /><br />But, then again, how does that news compare to say—the mayor golfing at tax payers’ expense?<br /><br />Ah, the life of a small-town reporter. Been there, done that. Don’t envy you, Shauna. <br /><br />Thanks for your well-wishes. I lap up all such encouragement—it helps me swallow the Prozac.Eileen Schuh:https://www.blogger.com/profile/08239393851824941591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870689819331801933.post-65075610314521620042011-11-04T16:58:50.747-06:002011-11-04T16:58:50.747-06:00I will respond here.
First of all I said simply ...I will respond here. <br /><br />First of all I said simply "we are not interested in doing a story right now," and didn't say we would never do a story.<br /><br />I personally have interviewed you and the story ran in our news paper so to imply you have been "shunned" is inaccurate. <br /><br />The news paper is a strong supporter of the arts and the community. As you pointed out we also recently did a story on Margo Legasse. I personally know of three other authors from the area who have written books and are searching for publishers. None of them have appeared in the paper yet but of course the door is always open when the time is right. <br /><br />Beyond this there are painters,sculptures, movie makers and more who also might like to have stories done about themselves.<br /><br />I am sure you are aware small papers are dependent on advertising and sometimes don't have the space to cover everything we would like.<br /><br />As a local community member who has purchased a copy of your book with my own money from the Coop gas bar, I wish you all the best. <br /><br />Good luck.Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02060025532215941993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870689819331801933.post-4205543104317334252011-11-03T18:34:39.570-06:002011-11-03T18:34:39.570-06:00Eileen,
I hope they will "see the light"...Eileen,<br />I hope they will "see the light" so to speak. Your achievements are newsworthy, in my opinion. Hugs to you, my friend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15732845520714618001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870689819331801933.post-71586001884893614222011-11-02T01:00:33.204-06:002011-11-02T01:00:33.204-06:00Journalistic integrity ought to outshine small-tow...Journalistic integrity ought to outshine small-town politics. We'll see. I'll let you all know if I get a response to the above protest letter which I sent to both the reporter and the publisher. <br /><br />Perhaps they have a valid reasons for avoiding my story.Eileen Schuh:https://www.blogger.com/profile/08239393851824941591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870689819331801933.post-14012740349586588782011-11-01T17:09:33.479-06:002011-11-01T17:09:33.479-06:00Isn't it a crazy world? You strive to be liked...Isn't it a crazy world? You strive to be liked by most everyone and feel like so many just do give you a chance.<br /><br />I had the same result with my local newspaper - the one most local didn't even reply while one cities over said it wasn't topical/ newsworthy. Meanwhile they kept reporting about childhood obesity rates being sky high and literacy being very low.... ummm, so what about a book that encourages healthy eating and activity while being a book kids love to read isn't newsworthy?<br /><br />You'll get your fame and fortune without them.... eventually. Keep at it!Sarah Butlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04273012287632649177noreply@blogger.com