Ken Valentine Wrote:I have been mentioned in the acknowledgements section in a couple of FPW's books -- also for firearms advice -- and I had never actually met the man. The few times I have met him were at book signings. He learned who I was when he asked to whom he should inscribe the books.Although I have never been mentioned in any books, that's almost the exact way I met Mr. Wilson. Then we retired to the bar....
Quote:One of FPW's strong points as an author is that he does his research, and when he finds someone who has knowledge which will help him with some technical problem, he gives them credit for their assistance.Yes he does! And admits it when he messes up, like we all do (a silenced revolver...). I am in the process of writing two books now - one fiction (thriller/mystery) and one non-fiction (about the lunacy of post-9/11 counterterrorism). It ain't easy. It is hard work. And so very, very easy to make a mistake. Hell, I am an expert in the field I'm talking about and I can see how easy it is to make a mistake.
WR.PARK Wrote:Frankly I wasn't overly enthused by the winning selection of the recent 'Stump Jack The Repairman Contest'--the winner was someone named New York Joe. In the acknowledgment page of the novel HARBINGERS, someone identified as New York Joe was thanked for his weaponary assistance. The contest winner was announced well after the novel was released. Was this just another 'coincidence'? If it is, in fairness to those entering the contest, an explanation might be in order. Different New York Joe? If it is the same, the individual mentioned in the acknowledgment should have been disqualified. Sorry if this sounds like sour grapes. Just trying to level the playing field.
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WR.PARK Wrote:At this point I know how John Kerry felt when he botched his so-called-joke.
First of all, this was the first time I read or climbed into this forum. So I plead ignorance of forum members past interaction with FPW.
Second, I was coming at this from my 42-year experience advertising/marketing point-of-view, having learned from past mistakes. Perceptions can be murder! Believe me, I've got the scares to prove my original concern.
I surrender!
At the suggestion of a forum member, I offered my "Stump Jack the Repairman" scenario. How about the rest of you? No interest?
WR.PARK Wrote:Just trying to level the playing field.
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Sourdoughs Wrote:Maybe it's sour grapes, maybe not. Not everyone will like the entry. I do fully trust that this contest was on the up-and-up. Personally I'd still like to read the other entries just for fun.
-MarcC
law dawg Wrote:Yes he does! And admits it when he messes up, like we all do (a silenced revolver...).
Quote:I am in the process of writing two books now - one fiction (thriller/mystery) and one non-fiction (about the lunacy of post-9/11 counterterrorism). It ain't easy. It is hard work. And so very, very easy to make a mistake. Hell, I am an expert in the field I'm talking about and I can see how easy it is to make a mistake.
Quote:Once you know how tough it is it makes excellent writing so much more impressive. And FPW is certainly impressive. And a very nice guy to top it off.
sigokat Wrote:Its over and done with...FIDO
WR.PARK Wrote:How about the rest of you? No interest?