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Perri, I wanted to congratulate you on your wonderful accomplishment - well done! And to tell you that your book was the *only* birthday present I asked for, and received. Now if I can just figure out how to get that autograph...
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wb, i've been asked to come to the bay area this spring. i don't know yet if it will happen. but if it does i would be thrilled to sign your book for you.
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Originally posted by piqué: thank you. i can die happy now. [/QUOTE] Absolutely not! I need to read the sequel: "Marlene Speaks: How I Chose My Human" Seriously - I loved the book! Like all good writers, you made us feel that you have written about "our" experiences too... maybe not exactly with Marlene, but with life.
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pique: Your book is absolutely stunning: I read it cover ot cover in 2 short days! [and nights...] [loved your description of Mr.Stein.... ] Now: How you're keeping the Paparazzi and hordes of groupies off your back? Norbert
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I'm confused I thought our writer's name was 'Perri'. Where does 'Pique' come from? Is it a nickname? Sorry if I've missed something obvious :rolleyes:
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I'm reading it now and LOVE it!
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Originally posted by cruiser: I'm confused
I thought our writer's name was 'Perri'.Where does 'Pique' come from? Is it a nickname?
Sorry if I've missed something obvious :rolleyes: Mike, sorry I mean cruiser; its Perri, oops, I mean piqué.
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see? ... told you I'd missed something obvious! :rolleyes: Thanks Harling
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thanks, everyone, for buying the book and for your complements. don't forget that amazon.com is still accepting five-star reviews!
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Have you all read the Los Angeles Times today? Great article, and even better photos.
Some men are music lovers. Others make love without it.
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i just got word this morning. "grand obsession" has gone into a second printing!
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Congrats!!! Well deserved.
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Perri,
I just finished reading your book. Thank you so much for having written it. Not only did it enlighten me on the whole subject and provide material for further personal research, it was so good that it kept me reading late at nights! Also, more crucial at this time, it helped me retain my sanity after having purchased my new piano that keeps sounding false to my ears. I will be patient and hope everything turns out like it did for you. Thanks again and I hope your book becomes a great success!
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thank you, lucie!! and thank you, too, libby.
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for those of you who have been asking where you can get a personally inscribed first edition of the book (going fast--second printing is in the works), there is now a new source:
fact & fiction books ffbook@montana.com call toll free at 1.800.769.7323
i signed a bunch last night, but will go dowtown to personally inscribe yours to you or whoever you wish if you request it. the owner's name is barbara, but anyone there can help you.
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Originally posted by piqué: i just got word this morning. "grand obsession" has gone into a second printing! That was extraordinarily quick, wasn't it? Unusual nowadays for two printings in hard cover, especially within such a short time. Shows the power of good writing based on deep research and a really big circle of friends... Congratulations
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As also a Grotrian 192 owner, I just finished the book and absolutely enjoy it very much. But now I am paranoid! How will I ever find the right tuner over here Congratulation and thank you very much for such an excellent book.
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the l.a. times review is out:
http://www.latimes.com/features/books/la-et-book1feb01,0,5185416.story
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