[bksvol-discuss] Re: Another new volunteer introduction
- From: Regina Alvarado <reggie.alvarado@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2012 14:09:34 -0400
I like Karen Kingsbury and other Christian fiction. It is just the outright
"Jesus's Guide to Work," (obviously not a book), I don't like doing. Guess
you would call it religious nonfiction. I also do like, however, books
describing world religions or books about church and state. When I had a
Sunday school book I needed to read I had someone else put it on tape for
me, but I would have not put it on bookshare. A good description of a book I
would not pick up but would and did have done for myself was the Purpose
Driven Life. That is why we need somewhere to put our interests and what we
will and will not read. I am certain there are those who would love to
spend every single day reading the Purpose Driven Life to proof. I am just
not one of them. (smiles)
Reggie
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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Cindy
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 2:38 AM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Another new volunteer introduction
I wanted to add my welcome too. It seems to me that in addition to scanners
we need people who enjoy and/or are willing to proof religious books, smile
Cindy
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From: Martha Rafter <mlhr@xxxxxxx>
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 3:57 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Another new volunteer introduction
Hi Carmella,
Welcome to the Neighborhood. If you ever need help with your
proofreading, this is a great place. Please don't be afraid to ask any
questions you might have.
Marty
-----Original Message----- From: Carmella D Broome
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 10:27 AM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Another new volunteer introduction
Hi everyone, I wanted to introduce myself, as well. I just checked in my
first proofed book last weekend and am currently proofing my second. I
use a JAWS screen reader and an older version of MS Word (2003,I think).
This lap top has served me well or longer than the previous ones I've had,
though it gave me more trouble at first. I guess I technically became a
volunteer when I uploaded my own book, "Carmella's Quest: Taking On College
Sight Unseen," for inclusion in the collection in 2009. I recently became
an active proofer and joined this list. Its certainly been an interesting
time to join given all the controversy. Fortunately, that doesn't bother
me as I've been on email discussion lists for years and know how those kinds
of things go. Its interesting to read everyone's thoughts. I didn't quite
understand why so many books were on hold when I went to find things to
check out either but figured there must be reasons unknown to me as a new
volunteer. I was surprised there weren't more books needing proofing, but
hoped it was because so many publishers were being generous and making their
books available for easy conversion.
I have an undergraduate degree in Biblical studies from Columbia Bible
College/Columbia International University and do a lot of spiritual reading
for my own interest and growth so I don't mind proofing some of the
religious books. The ones I snagged had been sitting out there for a
while. The one I just finished was about the controversies of the Apostle
Paul and I found it very interesting. Having to go over it so carefully and
then double check and all that definitely makes one pay attention to the
content, I guess. Lots of end notes to put parentheses around and Greek
words that spell checkers don't like. With the one I'm doing now (a
collection of brief humorous essays) the author is annoyingly addicted to
overuse of the m dash.
I'm blind from birth due to retinopathy of prematurity. I have a guide dog
who is semiretired. She's a 15 year old yellow lab named Maggie. We live in
SC, so most of our activities are indoors currently for obvious reasons.
I've enjoyed using BookShare for several years. I use it for personal
enjoyment and for reading books relevant to my work as a counselor. Self
help, books about mental health, and books about relationships are of
interest to me for professional as well as personal reasons. I also like
intelligent fiction, true crime, mysteries, memoirs, and essay
humorists.
I've been on this list for a week or so now. I may switch to digest mode
soon for time reasons. I love that its an active list since that means so
many of you are truly involved and passionate about the work you're doing
for BookShare. Its just a little overwhelming since I am on other lists, as
well. I also work at a private counseling agency and am always working on
writing projects of my own. I want to read and gain as much knowledge as I
can here for at least a few weeks since I'm new and know I have a lot to
learn. I'd like to get to know some of my fellow volunteers, as well. I'm
already getting to know some of you by just reading your posts. I'm glad to
be here.
Sincerely,
Carmella
Carmella Broome EdS LPC LMFT
Crossroads Counseling Center, Lexington SC
http://CounselorCarmella.WordPress.com
Author of Carmella's Quest: Taking On College Sight Unseen (Red Letter
Press 2009)
http://CarmellasQuest.LiveJournal.com
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