Bragging !

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:46 pm

I think its spectular that you came on here and introduced yourself to everyone.:-6

Congrats, and I hope your book sells very well.

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 2:54 am

BRUNTZ;1234820 wrote: Hello, I'm the Nomadad. I took the name BRUNTZ because he's a character in one of my books. Bruntz is a play on words that Nomad came up with when he was a little guy. I appreciate all of your comments, and am extremely nervous about my first book being entertaining. It is out of my hands at this point, waiting to see what editing has been done by the publisher. I have learned a lot in the last year, especially that I know squat about the English language. I have an acronym above my monitor, "****". Meaning: Passion, Intellect, Savvy, Skill. I have all but the last one. However, I am a sponge for knowledge and continue to absorb. I feel better about the second book because I've had more time to apply my learning. It's a novel centered on the disturbing topic of child abuse. Lots of blood, killing, and bad guys.

If you are curious enough, SECRETS can be ordered through North Star Press on my website. Anxious, though apprehensive, I would appreciate your comments.

I have taken to staying a bit outside the typical 'who-dunnit' and concentrate on keeping the suspence with the story and dragging the characters through some unseemingly bad situations.

Enough of that; I'd like to dispell the idea that Nomad has no talent. We just don't know what it is yet.

As mentioned in my website, I have recently connected with one of my sons. I don't think I have actually disconnected from Nomad, but the distance between us is too much. My purpose now, is to build a bridge, and as I mentioned to Nomad, "With the right mortar". Our family came out of a war zone and needs some mending. The biggest fix is probably not too far off, I hope.

Thanks for 'listening', and stay in touch.

You must feel so proud of your acheivement:-6I hope the book does realy well:D

Nomads talent is being able to make people smile in almost any situation! he regualrly has me literally laughing out loud:D

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:57 am

Hello Bruntz:-6

Welcome to our garden. I hope you enjoy your stay here and congrats on your novel. That's wonderful.

We love our Brian here. He is a wonderful man with a very big heart and a good sense of humor. I look forward to reading his clever posts everyday.

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Post by **spot** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:24 am

BRUNTZ;1234820 wrote: I'd like to dispell the idea that Nomad has no talent. We just don't know what it is yet.Empathy, and like all the gifts of the gods it's a two-edged sword.

And inconvenient honesty.

Neither of them generate a financial return in Western societies but the two together build interesting people.

BRUNTZ · Post by **BRUNTZ** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 6:13 am

I've tried blogs before but everything I posted got sent into space. I'm learning how to navigate this one and am happy Nomad got me into it.

I'm waiting for the official release of the book, and before that there is supposed to be an advanced reader copy to give out for reviews and critique. I think my ineptness at MSWORD has given the publisher a bit of a tangle to work with, and being a newbie, I need to be calm and wait. They sent a note saying that I'd get something soon. I hope they mean the book and not something contagious.

The recent news of Jaycee Lee Dugard has everyone cheering, but I can imagine the crumpled condition of not only her mind, but also her children. My next book deals with a similar subject. The end lists hotline numbers for abused and runaways; I've added her name along side Jacob Wetterling.

After reading 'The Shack' I have decided to become a calmer more understanding person. However, if they give me the rope, I'll you-know-what the abductor, and become calm after.

I'm 71 years old and still don't know what I want to do when I grow up.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 6:29 am

I picked up some juicy work yesterday. Investigative stuff. I get to hunt someone down. I cant use an elephant gun or a crossbow so when I get them Ill fling them to the ground and twirl them around in the air with my feet until they beg for mercy. Then Ill do the James Bond pose and light a cigarette.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 7:54 am

Can you take pictures of the fling to ground and all other stuff. :wah:

[QUOTE]I picked up some juicy work yesterday. Investigative stuff. I get to hunt someone down. I cant use an elephant gun or a crossbow so when I get them Ill fling them to the ground and twirl them around in the air with my feet until they beg for mercy. Then Ill do the James Bond pose and light a cigarette.[/QUOTE]

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:52 am

Nomad;1235596 wrote: I picked up some juicy work yesterday. Investigative stuff. I get to hunt someone down. I cant use an elephant gun or a crossbow so when I get them Ill fling them to the ground and twirl them around in the air with my feet until they beg for mercy. Then Ill do the James Bond pose and light a cigarette.

Kick it, Nomad!

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Post by **spot** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 11:04 am

Ian;1235665 wrote: What Gods?

Would you prove "Empathy" a gift from the Gods?

How many Gods are you referring?

It''s an idiomatic expression, Ian. You know that perfectly well. It means circumstances a person doesn't deliberately choose for themselves. As usual you show up, you have a few chats, the adrenalin kicks in and you head for meltdown. I've no idea why you bother.

Come back at the end of 2012 though, I want to put in several weeks dismembering your new age clap-trap after it's not happened.

Post by **spot** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 11:35 am

Ian;1235678 wrote: Whats not happened? I wouldn't mind knowing what you think I think will happen.What's not happened is what you're expecting by the end of 2012. Now you can say "but we're not there yet", it wouldn't be the first time you've said that.

What I'm expecting is non-catastrophic regular progression as opposed to abrupt interplanetary mayhem.

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 11:42 am

OMG:yh_rotfl:yh_rotflway to take the shine off someones good news thread guys:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Post by **spot** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 11:44 am

kazalala;1235686 wrote: OMG:yh_rotfl:yh_rotflway to take the shine off someones good news thread guys:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Don't look at me, I got jumped.

Any mod wanting to move the distraction to a new thread, that's fine by me.

BRUNTZ · Post by **BRUNTZ** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 3:42 pm

The James Bond pose with the smoke encircling your well groomed head and the Walther dangling from your experienced finger will be worth many oooh's and ahhh's. When you get a few of these under your utility belt you can master the Horatio Cane pose, adjust your shades, and turn away from the camera.

You are my hero, and there must be a story in there someplace.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 6:23 pm

BRUNTZ;1235784 wrote: there must be a story in there someplace.

Its been done. Im Monk minus the intellect.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 6:25 pm

I llike MONK he drives me insane but he gets the job done.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 6:26 pm

:yh_rotfl Excellent!

Mariposa Traicionera · Sun Aug 30, 2009 7:35 pm

Your dad is a novelist and lives in a log cabin? Will he adopt me?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 8:41 pm

Mariposa Traicionera;1235861 wrote: Your dad is a novelist and lives in a log cabin? Will he adopt me?

Im sure he would. He keeps people he "adopts" in the basement.

Mariposa Traicionera · Sun Aug 30, 2009 8:55 pm

Nomad;1235875 wrote: Im sure he would. He keeps people he "adopts" in the basement.

Eh....adopt, abduct....why argue over semantics?

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 1:43 pm

You can now pre order the book on Amazon at a price of £8.23 p.

Thought you might like to know.

BRUNTZ · Post by **BRUNTZ** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 3:30 pm

Amazamundo----, I didn't realize that. I'm still waiting to see what the editing did to it. Thanks!

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:44 pm

I tried to find it on AMAZON no luck must be available in Europe not here yet.

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 10:00 am

Secrets: Amazon.co.uk: David Holmes: Books

Here it is.

BRUNTZ · Post by **BRUNTZ** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:13 am

Barman; thank you very much!

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:36 am

Nomad;1235830 wrote: Its been done. Im Monk minus the intellect.

I love Monk! :-4

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 11:38 am

Wow, a published author!

Welcome to FG BRUNTZ, I hope your book will be a success. :-6

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 12:59 pm

BRUNTZ;1236946 wrote: Barman; thank you very much!

My pleasure.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 1:00 pm

abbey;1236966 wrote: Wow, a published author!

Welcome to FG BRUNTZ, I hope your book will be a success. :-6

You do realize I have the same genes correct?

I just havent utilized them.

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:58 pm

Hello Nomad's Dad.

Who does he take after, you or his Mum?

BRUNTZ · Post by **BRUNTZ** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:06 pm

Nomad is his own man. He is a caring and emotional guy and I am proud of him.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:13 pm

BRUNTZ;1237121 wrote: Nomad is his own man. He is a caring and emotional guy and I am proud of him.
Are you Nomie Pomie's dad? WOW :guitarist:guitarist

I hope your book is a mega success for you. I will try to get a copy here in England. If you settle a deal with me right now, I will sell it in the streets of Britain for you.

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:23 pm

BRUNTZ;1237121 wrote: Nomad is his own man. He is a caring and emotional guy and I am proud of him.

How sweet, however a child always is more like Dad or Mum :sneaky:

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:10 pm

Barman;1236481 wrote: Secrets: Amazon.co.uk: David Holmes: Books

Here it is.

Thank you

I couldn't find it before:rolleyes: (yes! I know! ... silly Irish girl :p)

I can't wait to read it. Congratulations BRUNTZ :-6;)

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:43 pm

BRUNTZ;1237121 wrote: Nomad is his own man. He is a caring and emotional guy and I am proud of him.

I am happy Bruntz that you are proud of Brian. He is a lovely, caring man who loves his family and friends. I am proud to call him my cyber friend and know that he would be there for his friends and loved ones through thick and thin.....

He truly is 'our FG gem'....funny and full of beans:-4

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm

BRUNTZ;1237121 wrote: Nomad is his own man. He is a caring and emotional guy and I am proud of him.

he is caring?

huh!

who would have known.:sneaky::yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

he is one fine guy, I must add, he keeps me laughing here everyday, without him, it just wouldn't be the same.:-4

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 8:50 am

Nomie any up date on the book here in the US? I have searched the North Star Site nothing, I have searched Amazon nothing, It is no no longer available on Amazon in the UK. :-5

BRUNTZ · Post by **BRUNTZ** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 12:16 pm

The final edit was done on Tuesday, and it went to press right away. I have a radio interview on Thrusday, Sept 24 and have been promised it would be out then to provide a copy for call-in. One of the hardest things to adjust to in this business is the need to wait. I'm not very good at it.

Thanks, Bruntz

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 8:39 pm

BRUNTZ;1240930 wrote: The final edit was done on Tuesday, and it went to press right away. I have a radio interview on Thrusday, Sept 24 and have been promised it would be out then to provide a copy for call-in. One of the hardest things to adjust to in this business is the need to wait. I'm not very good at it.

Thanks, Bruntz

What station?

BRUNTZ · Post by **BRUNTZ** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 5:52 am

KBEK, 95.5 FM 7:30 AM, Thrusday, Sept 24. It's a local station that might not reach beyond East Central MN. It will turn out to be a few minutes listening to a local dope sound as dumb as he really is. I have a tendancy to talk too much and never say anything.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 6:04 am

BRUNTZ;1240930 wrote: The final edit was done on Tuesday, and it went to press right away. I have a radio interview on Thrusday, Sept 24 and have been promised it would be out then to provide a copy for call-in. One of the hardest things to adjust to in this business is the need to wait. I'm not very good at it.

Thanks, Bruntz

Hello Sir!

So your book is not in stores yet?

any idea when that would be?

BRUNTZ · Post by **BRUNTZ** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 7:21 am

I was assured there would be books available (or at least one) for the interview on the 24th. On Saturday, Sept. 26, there is a whing-ding at the St. Paul Civic center (The MidWest Book Sellers Assoc.) where the store buyers congregate to place their orders for the season. It will be defintately done at that time. I expect to get a note withing the next week that it is done. At that time I will go and pick up the first copy and leave off my next novel. I'm mystified at this process, but keep checking the North Star web site myself.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 8:07 am

BRUNTZ;1241162 wrote: I was assured there would be books available (or at least one) for the interview on the 24th. On Saturday, Sept. 26, there is a whing-ding at the St. Paul Civic center (The MidWest Book Sellers Assoc.) where the store buyers congregate to place their orders for the season. It will be defintately done at that time. I expect to get a note withing the next week that it is done. At that time I will go and pick up the first copy and leave off my next novel. I'm mystified at this process, but keep checking the North Star web site myself.

oh great, see most of us have already been looking for it in different countries and have had no luck.

will you be having a book signing?

you must, its your first novel!:guitarist:guitarist

BRUNTZ · Post by **BRUNTZ** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:56 am

I'm hoping to cajole book stores into having a signing. The publisher is in big with Barnes & Noble. I'm scheduled to be at the one in Maple Grove on Nov. 14 at 11AM. I could only hope to get some more at other B&N stores, especially in St. Cloud.

I will try to contact book stores in Cambridge and Isanti to announce a signing at their stores in the radio interview. Everything seems to take too long to get finalized, and I am too impatient to wait. Also, I don't deal well with notoriety. I want to be the guy who sits in the back row making smart-ass comments.

When signings are scheduled I'll put them on my website. I'm not supposed to post a web page until I send fifteen of these messages.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 10:52 am

BRUNTZ;1241172 wrote: I'm hoping to cajole book stores into having a signing. The publisher is in big with Barnes & Noble. I'm scheduled to be at the one in Maple Grove on Nov. 14 at 11AM. I could only hope to get some more at other B&N stores, especially in St. Cloud.

I will try to contact book stores in Cambridge and Isanti to announce a signing at their stores in the radio interview. Everything seems to take too long to get finalized, and I am too impatient to wait. Also, I don't deal well with notoriety. I want to be the guy who sits in the back row making smart-ass comments.

When signings are scheduled I'll put them on my website. I'm not supposed to post a web page until I send fifteen of these messages.

Barnes & Noble is huge, good luck! Good to know the publisher knows them.

then my all means, be the guy making those comments........you have to be who you are.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:55 pm

BRUNTZ;1241172 wrote: I want to be the guy who sits in the back row making smart-ass comments.

Thats kind of my job here. I dont think people appreciate the enormous effort I put in though.