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#637 [2005-08-06 19:22:17]

Your input wanted

by bsher213

Hello everyone!

Since the list has been pretty quiet I thought I'd clog your inboxes
with a bit of a reader survey. I would love to hear from as many of you
as possible--private email [bsher213(at)yahoo.com]may be best but here
might be fine if it's okay with Phil (?)

The main question is--- Would you buy a novel set mainly in Bakumatsu
era Japan where the Shinsengumi appear as supporting characters?

If yes, would it make a difference if the novel was geared for 16-22 yr
old (highschool/college) audience as opposed to a more detailed
"serious" historical novel?

Would you buy such a novel in an ebook format or only the typical
"bookstore book" format? What if it was a "trade paperback" which
usually retail for about $10-$15?

Thanks a lot for your time. Again you can respond to bsher213(at)yahoo.com



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Barbara Sheridan
http://www.barbarasheridan.net
The Blog-- http://barbarasheridan.blogspot.com/

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#638 [2005-08-06 22:00:31]

Re: [SHQ_Spy_Division] Your input wanted

by spiritus_saitou

BarbaraSheridan <bsher213@...> wrote:
>>I would love to hear from as many of you
as possible--private email [bsher213(at)yahoo.com]may be best but here might be fine if it's okay with Phil (?)<<

Okay by me. Feedback to Barb's survey welcome here as well as her private inbox. ^_^

phil


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#639 [2005-08-07 10:47:48]

Re: Your input wanted

by mg_batt

Hi Barb,

For me it's a definite yes, but you know me already as not really
adhering to what's in history, opting for something more
romanticized... Of course the main pull for me is the setting and
the Shinsengumi, even if I am out of the age group you mentioned...
LOL!

As to whether it's ebook or not, my opinion on that when it comes to
price is ebooks should be cheaper than the paperback edition. Also
what format would the ebook be? You can reach a lot of pocketpc/palm
users by making sure it's compatible with mobipocket or better yet
Microsoft Reader which I think has versions for both Desktop and
PPC. However if it was available in my local store, then I'd go out
of my way to the brick and mortar store. It's nice to hold something
substantial in my hand and not be bothered with opening the PC or
reading it in a PDA. So if price isn't such a big difference and I
can get a hold of the paperback, I'd get the paperback.

Just my two cents.


~Kizu
--- In SHQ_Spy_Division@yahoogroups.com, BarbaraSheridan
wrote:
> Hello everyone!
>
> Since the list has been pretty quiet I thought I'd clog your
inboxes
> with a bit of a reader survey. I would love to hear from as many
of you
> as possible--private email [bsher213(at)yahoo.com]may be best but
here
> might be fine if it's okay with Phil (?)
>
> The main question is--- Would you buy a novel set mainly in
Bakumatsu
> era Japan where the Shinsengumi appear as supporting characters?
>
> If yes, would it make a difference if the novel was geared for 16-
22 yr
> old (highschool/college) audience as opposed to a more detailed
> "serious" historical novel?
>
> Would you buy such a novel in an ebook format or only the typical
> "bookstore book" format? What if it was a "trade paperback" which
> usually retail for about $10-$15?
>
> Thanks a lot for your time. Again you can respond to bsher213(at)
yahoo.com
>
>
>
> --
> Barbara Sheridan
> http://www.barbarasheridan.net
> The Blog-- http://barbarasheridan.blogspot.com/

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#646 [2005-08-13 16:27:41]

Re: Your input wanted

by jiaxin_nyo

A rather late response, I know. ^^;

But, yes, I'd almost definitely buy the book. I have no preference
whether or not it is geared for a certain audience, as long as the
story is interesting and well-written. As for the format, I
personally prefer an actual book over ebooks (mostly so I can bring
it everywhere to read, lol)


--- In SHQ_Spy_Division@yahoogroups.com, BarbaraSheridan
wrote:
> Hello everyone!
>
> Since the list has been pretty quiet I thought I'd clog your
inboxes
> with a bit of a reader survey. I would love to hear from as many
of you
> as possible--private email [bsher213(at)yahoo.com]may be best but
here
> might be fine if it's okay with Phil (?)
>
> The main question is--- Would you buy a novel set mainly in
Bakumatsu
> era Japan where the Shinsengumi appear as supporting characters?
>
> If yes, would it make a difference if the novel was geared for 16-
22 yr
> old (highschool/college) audience as opposed to a more detailed
> "serious" historical novel?
>
> Would you buy such a novel in an ebook format or only the typical
> "bookstore book" format? What if it was a "trade paperback" which
> usually retail for about $10-$15?
>
> Thanks a lot for your time. Again you can respond to bsher213(at)
yahoo.com
>
>
>
> --
> Barbara Sheridan
> http://www.barbarasheridan.net
> The Blog-- http://barbarasheridan.blogspot.com/

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