[bksvol-discuss] Re: Currently scanning...
- From: "Alyssa" <LyssasSong@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2009 13:38:23 -0400
I agree with Lissi. I had to bite my tongue yesterday when I saw one comment
in particular in order to ignore it.
By the way Lissi, I noticed there is a hold on a book for you called The
Easter Bunny that Overslept! Oh my, did that title bring back memories! We
used to own that book, and I loved my sister or mom reading it to me when I
was little. Have fun with that one. LOL
-Alyssa
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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Estelnalissi
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 11:53 PM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Currently scanning...
Dear Denise,
Bookshare volunteers get behind an astonishing range of books. A book that
is sacred to some isn't good enough for dry rot to others. It isn't the
purpose of this list to bee a place for readers to criticize the choices of
others. Statistically, Bookshare may have a preponderance of books about
Ireland, Scotland and Wales. I'm proud to say I have a part in that because
I collect such books and seek volunteers to scan them with me as
proofreader. I often buy second copies and mail them in all directions to
get them added to the collection. Other volunteers have their pet authors
and categories, too. I've pitched in to bolster their projects like covering
the Nancy Drew series, cookbooks, books about Wicca, animals and basic
science, historic romance, seasonal books, fantasy and Christian fiction.
No matter how wide or narrow the market, if you care about it, you can bring
it to Bookshare.
The fact there are a lot of Christian submissions should encourage you. It
means there are plenty of volunteers who enjoy them like you. Because
people sometimes forget themselves and vent their low opinions doesn't mean
the books they target don't make it into the collection. The trick is to
keep negative comments below your radar. We're human and sometimes our lid
on inappropriate judgment slips off. Most volunteers are polite and ignore
little lapses or occasionally make tongue-in--cheek, references to them.
Bookshare is a place where volunteers can express their individuality. If
it's scannable and has a copyright, it's fair game.
If somebody wrote that Bookshare had more than enough books about Ireland
and the fanatics who kept feeding them to the system could use their time
better by preparing such and such books, I'd reply, "Never enough until they
put out cream for the faeries at closing time at all the Starbucks."
Don't let a negative comment make or break you. There will always be people
who don't share your enthusiasm. There will be messages every day you may
happily ignore. Be inspired, be energetic, be yourself and have fun adding
to Bookshare's unique library.
Always with love,
Lissi
----- Original Message -----
From: Denise Wagner <mailto:denisecwagner@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 3:31 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Currently scanning...
Jamie,
Since I'm still relatively new here, I'm wondering based on your post, is it
frowned upon to submit Christian books? I'm just curious because you said
"brave souls" and "based on all the discussion lately, I'm actually afraid
to submit anything".
Anyway, I have quite a large library of Joyce Meyer material, so I'll have
to see what I may be able to scan. I also have a few Beth Moore and Max
Lucado.
Denise
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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Nancy Martin
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 2:37 PM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Currently scanning...
If you put all those requests up, I'll spend all my time reading not
proofing. But that kind of fiction is definitely welcome in my opinion.
I'll proof all I can. And I intend to get good at it!
Nancy Martin
Oklahoma
----- Original Message -----
From: Jamie <mailto:jdprater@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Prater
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 2:28 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Currently scanning...
Hi, I'll certainly take a stab at it. I'll also do the heaven book if
nobody does it. I want more titles in the collection by Joyce Meyer,
Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, Charles Capps, Marilyn Hickey, John Hagee--not
sure of the spelling, Mark Hankins, Lester Sumrall, Kenneth Hagen, Jerry
Savelle, Jessie Duplantis--not sure of that spelling, either. Rick Joyner,
Rick Roener--not sure of that spelling, T. D. Jakes, Juanita Bynum, John,
Doddie, Joel, and Victoria Osteen, Charles and Frances Hunter, John Maxwell,
Bob Jones, Benny Hinn, Keith Moore, and many other such authors. I made my
requests known on the lists back in August and even copied and pasted my
requests from a friend's book list into a message that was supposedly put on
the wish list, and based on the format of the wish list, I'm not sure if
they were or not. Also Tommy Tinney and John Avanzini and Jentezen Franklin
and John and Lisa Bevere and Creflo Dollar and Larry Lee and Rod Parsley and
Larry Hutton and many such others. I also would like to see more Christian
fiction like Grace livingston Hill, June Masters Bacher, Linda Nicholson,
and others. Many of these authors and others are listed on bookshare, but
they may only have one book by the authors and they may have written 10, 20,
50, 90, 100s, who knows. There are over 42 books in the Mandie
series--which I've proofread and helped to get into the collection, but even
with all our efforts, I'm not sure we even have half the books. I was told
we had authors like I mentioned, but I know for a fact that Grace Livingston
Hill wrote at least 100 books and bookshare has about 10. I deeply admire
the brave souls who put this kind of stuff up, and I have a few entries of
my own, but based on all the discussion lately, I'm actually afraid to
submit anything. I'm glad you are thorough and read what you submit. It
pays off in the long run. I admire Laura Ann, Linda, Monica, Angela, and
Alyssa and many more who continue to put Christian literature out there.
Keep up the fantastic work. Have a blessed day.
----- Original Message -----
From: Alyssa <mailto:LyssasSong@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 1:56 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Currently scanning...
If it doesn't have footnotes, do you want to proof it? I'm about to let
Kurzweil recognize all the page images, so I can let you know later this
afternoon. I'll also read it before submitting it to make sure there's
nothing seriously wrong with it. I'm actually glad I love reading. I was
going over something else I scanned last night and realized that somehow I
skipped over two pages.
-Alyssa
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From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jamie Prater
Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 2:31 PM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Currently scanning...
Hey, sounds like you're scanning some great things, particularly the Joyce
Myer book. I'd offer to proof that, but I don't know if it has footnotes
for Bible references or anything like that. Keep us posted on your
progress.
----- Original Message -----
From: Alyssa <mailto:LyssasSong@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 1:12 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Currently scanning...
Hi.
I'm now scanning the following:
The Word, The Name, The Blood by Joyce Meyer
and
Holding Heaven by Jerry B. Jenkins
Holding Heaven should be an easy proof. It's only 90 pages long, and several
pages are blank or have illustrations on them.
There is a third book I plan to scan. I'm not sure if this title is totally
accurate since the book is not in front of me right now, but it's something
like The Joy of Encouragement by David Jeremiah.
-Alyssa
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