tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post2610932306777848042..comments2024-03-29T06:59:34.081-04:00Comments on Carol Baldwin's Blog: Guest Blogger: Joy Rancatore on "The Book Whisperer"Carol Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-86239671603697942312011-10-25T10:07:12.945-04:002011-10-25T10:07:12.945-04:00Donalyn, Thank you for your comment. I was quite i...Donalyn, Thank you for your comment. I was quite impressed with the list of materials Wiley and Jossey-Bass publishes. I'll be happy to send you a message with the specific issues I found. Feel free to message me on Goodreads with an email address or however you would like me to contact you. Since I am on deadline today and tomorrow it will be later in the week when I can send you a better Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02482066539518793307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-2517901640457125092011-10-25T09:37:43.350-04:002011-10-25T09:37:43.350-04:00Donalyn,
Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. ...Donalyn,<br />Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. Since I haven't actually read your book (but now want to!) I'll have to let Joy respond to your comments. I know that your publisher has a very good reputation for publishing excellence.Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-34765905374811596622011-10-24T23:26:45.388-04:002011-10-24T23:26:45.388-04:00I'm pleased that you enjoyed my book, The Book...I'm pleased that you enjoyed my book, The Book Whisperer. In regards to the statement regarding numerous grammar and punctuation errors in the book, it simply isn't true. Wiley and Jossey-Bass are esteemed publishers with a long-standing reputation in the industry. The book was reviewed by a developmental editor and two copyright editors. While it is not unheard of for a book to contain aDonalyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17943640368983370118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-63894338431101758962011-10-22T21:56:21.390-04:002011-10-22T21:56:21.390-04:00Thanks, Joyce. ALl writers know that reading is a ...Thanks, Joyce. ALl writers know that reading is a fundamental building block. Besides, we depend on readers for our audience!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-67940873407874173042011-10-22T15:46:30.632-04:002011-10-22T15:46:30.632-04:00I've had teachers highly recommend The Book Wh...I've had teachers highly recommend The Book Whisperer. Have yet to read it.<br /><br />I agree that more reading builds in that basic understanding of grammar and punctuation. <br /><br />Thanks Joy and Carol!Joyce Moyer Hostetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153114928220349251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-85760291959634269522011-10-21T09:28:00.709-04:002011-10-21T09:28:00.709-04:00Linda, That's a good question which I asked my...Linda, That's a good question which I asked myself the whole time I was reading! Jossey-Bass is an imprint of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. To my knowledge, I've never read anything else with their imprint; so I can't compare this book with others in regards to how clean the copy is. Given the highly academic nature of these companies, I would expect much better. And, I felt these Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02482066539518793307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-33195300677868983832011-10-21T08:47:51.954-04:002011-10-21T08:47:51.954-04:00Thanks Marsha! A number of my friends are homescho...Thanks Marsha! A number of my friends are homeschool parents and many seem to embrace the importance and joy of reading. Hmm... a connection no doubt!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-86290666529291252442011-10-21T06:44:20.502-04:002011-10-21T06:44:20.502-04:00Joy's a kindred spirit! Book lover, author, an...Joy's a kindred spirit! Book lover, author, and homeschooler! I'm a homeschool consultant in PA, author, photographer, and all around kid and horse lover. Kudos to Joy!<br />(When a child gets hooked on reading, new worlds open up to him that he never even imagined before.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-77858337381341929552011-10-20T21:37:38.959-04:002011-10-20T21:37:38.959-04:00Good question, Linda. I'll have to ask Joy!Good question, Linda. I'll have to ask Joy!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-59323976211395847842011-10-20T19:47:50.416-04:002011-10-20T19:47:50.416-04:00Sounds like a good read, Carol. If this is a bona...Sounds like a good read, Carol. If this is a bona-fide publisher, which I assume it is, why so many errors? Just curious.Linda Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838197966070322540noreply@blogger.com