Member: KeithMiller

Keith,
On your note about sending a letter to Librarians, one place to go is the American Library Association. That said, I am not quite sure exactly who you want to contact in ALA. There contact page (http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/contactu...) did not have a good fit. There are several publications you will want to contact (http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/...), such as the American Libraries, Book List and Book Links. I would suggest Constance try there.
Colleen

posted by Coruca at 8:39 am (EST) on Oct 3, 2009

Keith,
Thank you for the comment on my review of "The Book of Flying". I picked up a copy that was being handed out at an American Library Assoc. convention and truly enjoyed the book (as my reviewed showed). I will certainly be on the look out for "The Book of Fire" and am glad I don't have to wait long. Also, I am glad to see you have literary hooks in your next work, which I always find delightful.
My day job is in the Library of Congress and if you are ever in the DC area and would like a tour, please let me know. It would be great to show you some of the behind the scenes stuff.
Colleen

posted by Coruca at 9:44 am (EST) on Sep 6, 2009

As a librarian with an undergraduate degree in Classics, your new book sounds right up my alley. I shall acquire a copy with all speed.

posted by archiveninja at 2:23 am (EST) on Sep 6, 2009

It's funny perhaps but the cannibalism didn't disturb be in the slightest, I've grown up reading grisly horror from the tenderest age so I'm not easily shocked in that department. On the other hand, I find I'm not fond of adult content in books and when I abandon one it is primarily through an excess of that; it's a testimony to the skill of a writer when I feel compelled to persevere with a book regardless.

In "The Book of Flying" I didn't find anything distasteful, just scenes which made me uncomfortable - yet nothing was gratuitous (as it so often is in the books that do remain unfinished), I truly cared for the characters and I absolutely adored your writing style so I continued, and I'm glad I did. I'll definitely let you know what I think of "The Book of Fire" when I get my hands on it.

posted by BookJumper at 1:10 pm (EST) on Aug 9, 2009

I can't tell you how delighted I am to learn that you've written a second book and that it will soon be published! I loved The Book of Flying so very much... and by title alone, The Book on Fire sounds fantastic.

posted by MyriadBooks at 7:48 pm (EST) on Aug 4, 2009

"My second, The Book on Fire, will come out in late 2009."

Wow, the best news I've heard in quite a while. The Book of Flying was such a wonderful book.

posted by martlet at 4:18 pm (EST) on Aug 1, 2009

Just wanted to let you know what a meaningful journey "The Book of Flying" was to me. It wasn't an easy one, there were times I'd put the book down in desperation or horror and not read a page for weeks, while other chapters were devoured. I didn't much approve of the ending, either, but the fact that I got to the ending and felt so strongly about it says a lot about how successful you were in making me care for Pico.

I think I may even BE Pico, pre-evolution thereof. The beginning may as well have been written about me, and it was written so beautifully it made me want to cry almost. In our day and age of mass produced trash, quickly churned out and gobbled up, it is a rare joy to find a book whose writing can be savoured. Your love for language sprang right off the page and struck a chord within my soul. I eagerly await the publication of "The Book of Fire".

posted by BookJumper at 5:09 am (EST) on Jul 27, 2009

"Some people come into our lives and quickly go.
Some people move our souls to dance. They awaken us to
new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom.
Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon.
They stay in our lives for awhile, leave footprints
on our hearts, and we are never ever the same."

~ Flavia Weedn

posted by theoldman at 9:03 am (EST) on Jul 23, 2009