tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post5524931279517997953..comments2024-01-28T08:47:10.769+00:00Comments on Dan Abnett: A matter of life and deadlines (by Nik)Dan Abnetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08918522058848946086noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-57130211579989964892010-12-12T02:57:28.157+00:002010-12-12T02:57:28.157+00:00Awesome read. I think that a day like that would ...Awesome read. I think that a day like that would definitely raise your blood pressure or something!<br />Ta Dah.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13486521402314251798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-43693296077486737842010-12-10T11:54:03.067+00:002010-12-10T11:54:03.067+00:00Nik as a long time Fan of Dan (and a little fame b...Nik as a long time Fan of Dan (and a little fame blinded by his 'down to earthness') this made a great read into the life of my favourite author.<br /><br />Its amazing to think that my favourite author is still alive and we get to learn about his little penchants.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-12474654928614539812010-12-10T10:51:45.251+00:002010-12-10T10:51:45.251+00:00Thanks Nik - dare we ask what book this latest dea...Thanks Nik - dare we ask what book this latest deadline was for?Duke_Letonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-49106796604020536232010-12-09T23:47:36.443+00:002010-12-09T23:47:36.443+00:00I've been trying to come up with something dif...I've been trying to come up with something different to say about this post past the obvious 'WOW' and even then....everyone else above me as done it with much more eloquence than I can manage.<br /><br />That only leaves talking about using dishwashers correctly...which is hardly the most thrilling topic of conversation either.<br /><br />So.....WOW! and I doubt I'll ever manage to work in the literary business in any capacity after reading about all the hard work that goes into it.Xhalaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01256396066362752889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-7356158170276229452010-12-09T05:39:30.155+00:002010-12-09T05:39:30.155+00:00I read this post straight through, from start to f...I read this post straight through, from start to finish. <br /><br />I should perhaps have prefaced that by saying that I generally have four or five tabs open that I'm either reading or writing or working in, and switch back and forth between them every minute or so almost compulsively. <br /><br />So it really does mean something when I say I read it straight through - thank you for posting it. I appreciate the small insight into the life of one of my favorite authors and his beloved wife.Shanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10524795768986368215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-68983604846872705532010-12-08T20:23:29.325+00:002010-12-08T20:23:29.325+00:00Quality, one of the best posts ever.
But it begs ...Quality, one of the best posts ever.<br /><br />But it begs the question........what book is it? Give us a hint at least.McKennsynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-78957798979180642092010-12-08T20:03:56.537+00:002010-12-08T20:03:56.537+00:00A brilliant read, very insightfull in to the mind ...A brilliant read, very insightfull in to the mind of a man who's work all love, and a pleasent reminder that you are as gooder writere in your own right. Sort of reminds me of an Allen Bennet monaloge :)frieslanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069901500598728097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-88503928265907211762010-12-08T19:32:02.421+00:002010-12-08T19:32:02.421+00:00I have identified a bunch of spelling mistakes in ...I have identified a bunch of spelling mistakes in the Eisenhorn omnibus and I'm holding them hostage. Working on a screenplay of said 3 works and was looking for a .pdf or .doc file so I can copy paste more easily. Trade? No-one gets hurt. I've already bought the books at least twice.Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273102025044265497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-89508083570778280102010-12-08T18:31:46.307+00:002010-12-08T18:31:46.307+00:00Great post, thanks Nik! Read with a smile on my fa...Great post, thanks Nik! Read with a smile on my face for the whole thing, and a few guilty glances at the book I should be working on...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-29043919293681055912010-12-08T15:38:20.212+00:002010-12-08T15:38:20.212+00:00What an entertaining read!
But it begs the questi...What an entertaining read!<br /><br />But it begs the question...<br />at what point during all this, were you able to inform him that you'd hijacked his blog?<br /><br />;-)<br /><br />All the best <br /><br />RobRob Ashley Whitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-33748420421291131442010-12-08T14:25:21.943+00:002010-12-08T14:25:21.943+00:00Great post, Nik!!
3 cups of tea and a cup of coff...Great post, Nik!!<br /><br />3 cups of tea and a cup of coffee all before noon? He gets up very early, doesn't he? I especially got giggly over the Rolodex bunker bit.<br /><br />Thanks for showing us that side of the Clonemaster General! Any hubbub from the Hussar on deadline days? Or does he know its just too busy an event for him?Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346500209977767649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-62888478277453898342010-12-08T13:56:01.911+00:002010-12-08T13:56:01.911+00:00Thank you for sharing such a wonderful post. It...Thank you for sharing such a wonderful post. It's the subtleties in a relationship that make us treasure them all the more.<br /><br />Cheers<br />Davedavetaylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08137502467601937229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-73230185546604713022010-12-08T12:52:40.697+00:002010-12-08T12:52:40.697+00:00This must rank in amongst my top 5 best blog posts...This must rank in amongst my top 5 best blog posts...<br /><br />A house and people in perfect rhythm understanding on all levels<br /><br />Dan your a very lucky man...Nik thanks very much for sharing<br /><br />RobinRobin Snelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05224245848687841591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-53026455562235255122010-12-08T11:52:52.320+00:002010-12-08T11:52:52.320+00:00Congrats on finishing the book,you should treat yo...Congrats on finishing the book,you should treat yourself to a steak(insert favorite meal here).<br />Do you get a tiny bit sad when finished?<br />I always get the slightest bit sad when a good book is finished,I always want them to go on and on.<br />I need the NeverEnding Story,where is Atrayel and that Dragon Terrier when you need them:)Will Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324842377402443887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-44712219588786198152010-12-08T11:48:25.537+00:002010-12-08T11:48:25.537+00:00He's a moody bugger ;P
Thanks Nik. Glad to k...He's a moody bugger ;P<br /><br />Thanks Nik. Glad to know I'm not the only one with a routine, and an understanding wife who just lets me deal.<br /><br />Medals all around. After tea. Get the kettle on, Clonemaster.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-2109732148439607722010-12-08T11:46:56.325+00:002010-12-08T11:46:56.325+00:00This is a great post. It seems like the two of you...This is a great post. It seems like the two of you have a great working rhythm. It must be nice. :)Civilian Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978134983999101494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-52859079771352570562010-12-08T10:54:10.650+00:002010-12-08T10:54:10.650+00:00That is a wonderful post :) It is nice to know th...That is a wonderful post :) It is nice to know that even the pros look for displacement activity. Thanks for sharing a glimpse into your lives - it sounds very happy :)<br /><br />JonJonathan D. Beerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525346572076892536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-78115197314764930922010-12-08T09:44:30.005+00:002010-12-08T09:44:30.005+00:00Fantastic read! A good look at the day in the lif...Fantastic read! A good look at the day in the life of Mr Abnett on a very important day.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing it.<br /><br />LenMr Doomsdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13003836016771860828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-90057471161912762882010-12-08T09:26:54.624+00:002010-12-08T09:26:54.624+00:00Superb piece of writing, Nik. Thank you for sharin...Superb piece of writing, Nik. Thank you for sharing it all. -- MarcoMarco @ Angry Robothttp://angryrobotbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-22850959355488353892010-12-08T09:19:00.085+00:002010-12-08T09:19:00.085+00:00That there was some good writing. Ta-Dah made me c...That there was some good writing. Ta-Dah made me chuckle.<br /><br />I will now remain quiet so as not to disturb deadline day further.Soapyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07747048216089161986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16623482.post-44921584503739025672010-12-08T09:08:26.704+00:002010-12-08T09:08:26.704+00:00Zing!
I can't believe I get to do that:)
Lov...Zing!<br /><br />I can't believe I get to do that:)<br /><br />Lovely post, babe.Dan Abnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08918522058848946086noreply@blogger.com