tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post7439827850990111390..comments2024-03-22T12:11:58.453-06:00Comments on Michael Offutt: The Crystal Bridge by Charles M. PulsipherMichael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-36301754541597635382011-10-26T22:02:44.201-06:002011-10-26T22:02:44.201-06:00Good interview, Michael. Your questions were much ...Good interview, Michael. Your questions were much more informed than the ones I asked him.Brent Wescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313269993916969201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-40281873290943831482011-10-26T17:23:48.185-06:002011-10-26T17:23:48.185-06:00Great interview...questions and answers!Great interview...questions and answers!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333494452915600562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-69048418246309422642011-10-26T14:36:29.643-06:002011-10-26T14:36:29.643-06:00I like the sound of The Crystal Bridge. Why go Fan...I like the sound of The Crystal Bridge. Why go Fantasy or SciFi when you can go SciFantasy?<br /><br />Best of luck with your book, Charles. And thanks for the great interview, Michael.Daniel R. Marvellohttp://www.danielrmarvello.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-15500198039182528942011-10-26T11:28:51.707-06:002011-10-26T11:28:51.707-06:00Sounds like an interesting story!Sounds like an interesting story!Alyson Burdettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916059117572619004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-63167970046144598872011-10-26T01:21:03.284-06:002011-10-26T01:21:03.284-06:00I couldn't wait. I fixed the typos and issues ...I couldn't wait. I fixed the typos and issues found in your review today. Want to make sure people have the best in their TBR piles. <br /><br />I may also have to include an egg laying space chicken in another book. That seems to be more popular than I expected. High cholesterol and killer body snatching nanites inside every egg. Let's make brownies!Charlie Pulsipherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08877018077937978788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-3886813489768595522011-10-26T01:18:24.788-06:002011-10-26T01:18:24.788-06:00I enjoyed this interview and the book sounds cool....I enjoyed this interview and the book sounds cool.Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14175778756449339363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-74163015413357084502011-10-25T20:44:45.866-06:002011-10-25T20:44:45.866-06:00There are scary spiders in this book?
*runs away ...There are scary spiders in this book?<br /><br />*runs away screaming (like a girl)*amberargylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058327741777322247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-52139162206041519832011-10-25T19:18:06.253-06:002011-10-25T19:18:06.253-06:00excellent, charles... and thx mike :)
goes on my ...excellent, charles... and thx mike :)<br /><br />goes on my tbr list :Dlaughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-5303430250074594502011-10-25T18:51:38.676-06:002011-10-25T18:51:38.676-06:00I love Charlie's blog, and I'm so happy to...I love Charlie's blog, and I'm so happy to see his book succeed. :)<br /><br />Angela @ The Bookshelf MuseAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-77299627356847767412011-10-25T18:01:16.589-06:002011-10-25T18:01:16.589-06:00Nice interview! I actually think a giant space ch...Nice interview! I actually think a giant space chicken might be a pretty cool book. Love the term brain-children.julie feddersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621537183935460781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-57486513124363287082011-10-25T17:03:55.063-06:002011-10-25T17:03:55.063-06:00I did the same thing a few years ago - left my job...I did the same thing a few years ago - left my job so I could write. It was the best decision, but a risky one. <br /><br />Great interview.Miranda Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880449368013410349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-81220739348325537962011-10-25T16:30:33.057-06:002011-10-25T16:30:33.057-06:00Nice interview Michael! The questions were interes...Nice interview Michael! The questions were interesting and should intrigue anyone who is interested in the book.Danettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043881305977386629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-33628411569214423892011-10-25T15:57:57.168-06:002011-10-25T15:57:57.168-06:00This is great. I love hearing about new books. Sel...This is great. I love hearing about new books. Self publishing sounds like it has its perks too! Thanks for sharing.Abby Fowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08567978659174723198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-37371464736184365722011-10-25T15:34:07.584-06:002011-10-25T15:34:07.584-06:00One of the great things about being self published...One of the great things about being self published, I get to fix things. I'll be tidying up some of the stuff Michael found next month along with a few typos another reader found. Still not too bad for this being my first novel and not having an editor with whip in hand. <br /><br />Thank you all again for the comments and support. Michael has awesome followers.Charlie Pulsipherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08877018077937978788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-33764117100709432472011-10-25T15:31:33.769-06:002011-10-25T15:31:33.769-06:00Interesting interview. I like Charles take on comb...Interesting interview. I like Charles take on combining science and fantasy. I'm not a hardcore science geek, but when I get nuggets in a book, I enjoy them. Also, I relate to Charles liking many of the characters he created.<br />Oh, and the spidery creature is a great idea. I'm very much like Charles' wife. I point and scream until my husband the hero does away with it. Reading about one would freak me out.Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-47301762983757032002011-10-25T14:56:25.921-06:002011-10-25T14:56:25.921-06:00I read your Goodreads review too. I know how it is...I read your Goodreads review too. I know how it is to like a book, but have this one thing bug you as you read it. I always like your interviews. <br /><br />Charles - congrats on your book. Quitting you job? You don't mess around.Rusty Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09887821877521181811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-45760954371729006262011-10-25T13:40:42.417-06:002011-10-25T13:40:42.417-06:00Now, see, I read the review on goodreads before I ...Now, see, I read the review on goodreads before I read your post, and it just makes me scared of when you get to my book. I mean, you liked Charlie's book! <br /><br />So I'm getting ready to start this whole review challenge thing over on my blog, so I'll have to add this one to the list.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-36147913172260631422011-10-25T13:29:06.907-06:002011-10-25T13:29:06.907-06:00It's always interesting to hear how other peop...It's always interesting to hear how other people write and where their ideas come from. Plus, Michael's reviews are always good at selling the books he loves, so kudos to you for getting on there. I'll add your book to my list and look forward to it.Brianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616494058636881575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-56700003145705649862011-10-25T12:56:59.980-06:002011-10-25T12:56:59.980-06:00Great interview! The book sounds fascinating.Great interview! The book sounds fascinating.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-91600232238195219952011-10-25T12:44:51.723-06:002011-10-25T12:44:51.723-06:00Hi Michael - thanks for the link to Charles' b...Hi Michael - thanks for the link to Charles' blog - I just hopped over, and what a treat!<br /><br />Great interview - now I really need to read that book, it sounds fab<br />Laura xLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604785269958873474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-66125886075059228242011-10-25T12:04:36.252-06:002011-10-25T12:04:36.252-06:00Great interview~ the questions and answers give me...Great interview~ the questions and answers give me a good idea of what the story is about and hint at some fantastic characters (I'm not a fan of spiders either, but I'm too superstitious to kill them--I always take them outside).<br /><br />I love Charlie's approach to writing sci-fi, especially this quote: Research the science a lot and then use it sparingly.<br />So true, in terms of reaching and holding onto a larger audience.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14121018905141253640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-88335041347832322022011-10-25T11:32:34.565-06:002011-10-25T11:32:34.565-06:00Thanks, Michael and everyone else too. It was fun ...Thanks, Michael and everyone else too. It was fun writing the book and I hope a few of you get a chance to read it. Don't be too impressed with the job quitting. I am now looking for employment once again. Someday I will pay the bills with my writing, but someday is not today.Charlie Pulsipherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08877018077937978788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-21195141196581079852011-10-25T11:16:29.613-06:002011-10-25T11:16:29.613-06:00Nice interview. Interesting book.Nice interview. Interesting book.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-3644500371325338692011-10-25T11:15:12.254-06:002011-10-25T11:15:12.254-06:00This sounds like a very interesting story. I'm...This sounds like a very interesting story. I'm into the portals to different worlds concept myself. Hmm... You can stand furry spiders but not segmented ones. Now, THAT is bizarre. I'll have to check out your book on Amazon. Also, I'm with JL and in awe of you quitting your job to finish the book.Brindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09809660700359597836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-28892139606078027452011-10-25T11:14:43.195-06:002011-10-25T11:14:43.195-06:00This sounds like a very interesting story. I'm...This sounds like a very interesting story. I'm into the portals to different worlds concept myself. Hmm... You can stand furry spiders but not segmented ones. Now, THAT is bizarre. I'll have to check out your book on Amazon. Also, I'm with JL and in awe of you quitting your job to finish the book.Brindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09809660700359597836noreply@blogger.com