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From: Dean FH Macy <[e-mail]>
Subject: Beehive Recording Star REVIEW
Date: 03 Jul 1997 00:44:56 -0400

Meredith Ryan Packer, a 13 year old Beehive in the Ashford Ward of
Connecticut, is the only LDS Young Woman to Debut in New York's Carnegie
Hall.  She performed her solo recital there on March 15, 1997 in
conjunction with the release of her newest ablum, "Love One Another."
Her album can be purchased from Deseret Bookstores, Strawberries Music,
Origin Books Distributing, and most other bookstores near Temples.

from Audio Review:

Meredith Ryan Packer "Love One Another"
(Thirteen Year Old Lyric Soprano)
Copyright 1997 (c) Nancy Ahern (excerpted)

The positively lovely young face of thirteen year old Meredith Ryan
Packer gazes out at me pensively from the cover of her CD 'Love One
Another', an enigmatic Mona Lisa-like smile barely curving her lips,
suggesting a mischievous innocence.

Meredith is promoted as a gifted lyric soprano with a four octave range.
Make no mistake, this young lady does have a gift.

Ms. Packer possesses a sweet, light voice which she puts to good use on
this compilation of inspirational songs chosen to show off her vocal
abilities. This is readily apparent on the first song, "Love One
Another", a composition by Luacine Clark Fox, which impressed me the
first time I heard it. Ms. Packer's voice came out clear and strong,
with clean natural vibrato, sound resonance, and a good sense of
emotion. As "Love One Another" ended, and the second song began, I knew
I was in for a treat. "Please Lift Me Up" was written by Ken La Roche
expressly for Ms. Packer, and she approaches this song with confidence
and ability. She sends clear signals of longing which seep through her
voice and touch the listener as she laments,

"We've all been waiting for heaven, and heaven's been waiting for none.
Oh why do we wait for heaven if heaven on earth is now?"

Ms. Packer reminds me a great deal of the high caliber young Broadway
singers -- along the lines of the myriad ``Annie'' stars. Unlike the
Annie clones, however, Ms. Packer does not force her vocalizations upon
you -- her singing is gentler, sweeter.

For all of her ability and promise, Ms. Packer's voice is still that of
a young girl. She has been compared favorably with Country/Western
sensation LeAnn Rimes, but I appreciated how much Meredith sounded like
her age, as compared to LeAnn, who sounds too overproduced. If I were to
hear LeAnn singing in a more intimate setting I would be able to draw a
more decent comparison between the two. I applaud her producers
insistence that she come across as who she was, not as a mature, fuller
voiced artist.

If Ms. Packer has any room for improvement, it shows up when she ascends
the scale. As she reaches above the high C, Ms. Packer's voice thins out
and seems to lose support. Her vibrato is slower up there, and her pitch
wavers just a hair.

If Ms. Packer's vocal coach, Dean FH Macy (who kindly sent me the CD at
my request) were to make the mistake of asking me for my advice, I would
suggest that Ms. Packer stay away from public performance of songs that
require her to stay for any length of time in the higher registers, from
high C# on up. stick to a repertoire that allows her to only touch those
notes from time to time. Ms. Packer's strengths lie in her middle and
lower notes, which she imbues with a richness and grace beyond compare.

Mr. Macy has a winner with Meredith Ryan Packer. In my very humble and
unschooled opinion, he should continue the excellent work he is doing
with her, and take very good care of her.

I would award Ms. Packer's CD 3 out of a possible 4 Megafudge
Double-rich Chocolate Ripple Fantasy Brownies.

If you would like to know more about this exceptional Beehive and hear
some of her song samples and read/listen to her testimony ckick on
<http://www.newenglandtalent.org/meredith.html>

Dean Macy, Mus.D.
Peterborough Branch, NH



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From: [e-mail]
Date: 16 Jul 1997 20:48:21 EDT

hi,
Anyone here. The list seems so quiet.

Tom
Des Moines, IA



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From: [e-mail] (Teri A. Hayes)
Subject: [ldstars]  Anyone here
Date: 17 Jul 1997 07:25:19 -0400

Is this normal for this list?  I have only been subscribed a week or two
and was wondering the same thing you were.

Teri

On Wed, 16 Jul 1997 20:48:21 EDT [e-mail] writes:
>hi,
>Anyone here. The list seems so quiet.
>
>Tom
>Des Moines, IA



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From: "John D. Stone" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [ldstars]  Anyone here
Date: 17 Jul 1997 09:34:45 -0400

I have not seen any traffic until you guys woke things up this morning --
in over a year!

--John
Arlington, VA

At 07:25 AM 7/17/97 Teri wrote:
>Is this normal for this list?  I have only been subscribed a week or two
>and was wondering the same thing you were.
>
>Teri
>
>On Wed, 16 Jul 1997 20:48:21 EDT [e-mail] writes:
>>hi,
>>Anyone here. The list seems so quiet.
>>
>>Tom
>>Des Moines, IA
>
>
     -John
------------------
   John D Stone
  [e-mail]
703-306-1275 X4031
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From: [e-mail] (Teri A. Hayes)
Subject: Re: [ldstars]  Anyone here
Date: 17 Jul 1997 10:25:02 -0400

On Thu, 17 Jul 1997 09:34:45 -0400 "John D. Stone" <[e-mail]>
writes:
>I have not seen any traffic until you guys woke things up this morning
>--
>in over a year!
>
>--John
>Arlington, VA


You're kidding me!!!  What's the point of the list owner maintaining this
list if it serves no useful purpose except to exist?  What exactly can be
discussed here?  Things from the distribution center?

Teri    [e-mail]
"Never think that you have learned
    All there is to know.
That's the surest way of all
    Ignorance to show."    (From The Adventures Of Old Mr. Toad by
Thornton W. Burgess)



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From: "Christopher M. Parrett" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: [ldstars]  Anyone here
Date: 17 Jul 1997 08:36:29 -0600

At 09:34 AM 7/17/97 -0400, you wrote:

>I have not seen any traffic until you guys woke things up this morning
--

>in over a year!

>

>--John

>Arlington, VA



There has most certainly been traffic in the last year.

But this is a quiet list not given to massive amounts of distracting
postings.


When something really good comes along it gets posted and all of us take
notice of it.

otherwise the list is not so intrusive as are some of the other LDS lists
out there.


Sit back and enjoy.

If you want daily traffic, subscribe to LDS-GEMS or to LDS-SOTD.

They will keep your inbox active.



Chris Parrett,


<italic><color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>"It is not the critic that
counts, nor the one who points out how the strong man stumbled or how the
doer of deeds might have done better. The credit belongs to the man who
is actually in the arena, whose face is mared with sweat and dust and
blood; who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great
enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause;
who if he wins knows the triumph of high achievment; and who, if he
fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never
be with those Cold and Timid souls that know neither Victory or Defeat"
</color>Pres. Teddy Rosevelt <color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>


If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude
better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace.
We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which
feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget
ye were our countrymen. </color>Samuel Adams

<color><param>0000,0000,ffff</param>

"It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace,
Peace -- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale
that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding
arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle?
"What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear,
or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?
Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take, but as
for me, give me liberty or give me death!"   </color>Patrick Henry

</italic>



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From: "Jennifer Cerveny" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Kevin Sharp
Date: 17 Jul 1997 07:43:16 PDT

   Does anyone know if Kevin Sharp (country singer) is a member
of the Church??


Jen
Sardis, Ms
[e-mail]

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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Quiet List
Date: 17 Jul 1997 11:08:58 -0400 (EDT)

Tom -

Just you and me, as far as I can tell.

Tom, too





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From: [e-mail]
Subject: Re: Kevin Sharp
Date: 17 Jul 1997 16:16:34 -0400 (EDT)

is he out of nashville, utah or what?



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From: "Karl Jacobson" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Kevin Sharp
Date: 17 Jul 1997 16:22:01 -0500

i am not sure how, but your e-mail messages are coming to my computer. do
you belong to the LDS church?




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From: [e-mail] (Teri A. Hayes)
Subject: Re: Kevin Sharp
Date: 17 Jul 1997 18:09:05 -0400

This is coming through LDStars.
On Thu, 17 Jul 1997 16:22:01 -0500 "Karl Jacobson" <[e-mail]>
writes:
>i am not sure how, but your e-mail messages are coming to my computer.
>do
>you belong to the LDS church?
>
>
>



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From: [e-mail]
Date: 17 Jul 1997 19:57:22 EDT

here is what I find on the info. Anyone can get a full copy by doing a
message to [e-mail]. In the message area put in : INFO
LDSTARS
*********************
The same can be done to find out who is all on the list by doing a
message with : WHO LDSTARS

*************
Welcome to the LDStars - News and Reviews of LDS Products

  Thanks for subscribing to LDStars!  The goal of our mailing list is to
provide valuable information and a forum for discussion about various
aspects
of the LDS culture.

  This is an unmoderated list and we encourage all members to post
frequently!
However, to maintain the proper scope of this mailing list, we ask that
the
focus of all articles remain centered on the following:

  1)  Reviews of LDS products including literature, music, art, software,
etc.
************************************
I'm sure glad my message sort of stirred up things. Who is the list
manager any way? I was ready to unsubscribe if there wasn't any activity.

I'm not familiar with Kevin Sharp. I do know there are other LDS stars.
Osmonds are the first thing that come to mind. Other Celebrities that
come to mind are Lynda Day Geroge, The King Family, Johnnie Whitaker
(From Family Affair), Jay North (from Dennis the Menace) Gordon Jump
(WKRP). Who else are LDS members.

Anyone know if there is a mail list for the PAF (Personal Ancestral File)
program. That should generate a lot mof mail, especially the new version
3.0.

Tom
Des Moines IA



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From: Dean FH Macy <[e-mail]>
Subject: LDS Professionals
Date: 17 Jul 1997 23:23:30 -0400

Meredith Ryan Packer, a 13 year old Beehive in the Ashford Ward of
Connecticut is a professional LDS singer.  She debuted at Carnegie Hall
in NYC on March 15th, has been on an ABC Christmas Special, performs in
concerts throughout New England and has released her first album (CD &
Cassette) "Love One Another" (Epilogue Records) which is available in
Deseret Bookstores, Strawberries and many other record stores throughout
the nation.  Her Christmas Album for 1997, done with Samantha Leigh
Owens, another 13 year old Beehive, is the soundtrack of "One Christmas
Eve" which Walt Disney Studios is considering doing the motion picture
for and her "Live At Carnegie Hall" album is due for release early in
1998.  Two of her albums have been reviewed by independant reviewer,
Nancy Ahern which I have reprinted below.  I believe you would like to
know about this beautiful Beehive lyric soprano.

Dean Macy, Mus.D.
Peterborough NH Branch

from Audio Review

Meredith Ryan Packer "Love One Another"
(Thirteen Year Old Lyric Soprano)
Copyright 1997 =A9 Nancy Ahern


The positively lovely young face of thirteen year old Meredith Ryan
Packer gazes out at me pensively from the cover of her CD "Love One
Another", an enigmatic Mona Lisa-like smile barely curving her lips,
suggesting a mischievous innocence.=20

Meredith is promoted as a gifted lyric soprano with a four octave
range.  Make no mistake, this young lady does have a gift.

Ms. Packer possesses a sweet, light voice which she puts to good use on
this compilation of inspirational songs chosen to show off her vocal
abilities. This is readily apparent on the first song, "Love One
Another", a composition by Luacine Clark Fox, which impressed me the
first time I heard it. Ms. Packer's voice came out clear and strong,
with clean natural vibrato, sound resonance, and a good sense of
emotion.=20

As "Love One Another" ended, and the second song began, I knew I was in
for a treat. "Please Lift Me Up" was written by Ken La Roche expressly
for Ms. Packer, and she approaches this song with confidence and
ability. She sends clear signals of longing which seep through her voice
and touch the listener as she laments,

"We've all been waiting for heaven, and heaven's been waiting for
none.   Oh why do we wait for heaven if heaven on earth is now?"

Ms. Packer reminds me a great deal of the high caliber young Broadway
singers -- along the lines of the myriad =91Annie'' stars.  Unlike the
Annie clones, however, Ms. Packer does not force her vocalizations upon
you -- her singing is gentler, sweeter.

For all of her ability and promise, Ms. Packer's voice is still that of
a young girl.  She has been compared favorably with Country/Western
sensation LeAnn Rimes, but, I appreciated how much Meredith sounded like
her age, as compared to LeAnn, who sounds too overproduced.  If I were
to hear LeAnn singing in a more intimate setting I would be able to draw
a more decent comparison between the two.  I applaud her producers
insistence that she come across as who she was, not as a mature, fuller
voiced artist.

If Ms. Packer has any room for improvement, it shows up when she ascends
the scale. As she reaches above the high C, Ms. Packer's voice thins out
and seems to lose support. Her vibrato is slower up there, and her pitch
wavers just a hair.=20

If Ms. Packer's vocal coach, Dean FH Macy (who kindly sent me the CD at
my request) were to make the mistake of asking me for my advice, I would
suggest that he have Ms. Packer stay away from public performance of
songs that require her to stay for any length of time in the higher
registers, from high C# on up. Stick to a repertoire that allows her to
only touch those notes from time to time, until she has worked to
strengthen and bolster up those notes sufficiently and can fill them in.
Ms. Packer's strengths lie in her middle and lower notes, which she
imbues with a richness and grace beyond compare.

Dr. Macy has a winner with Meredith Ryan Packer, in my very humble and
unschooled opinion. He should continue the excellent work he is doing
with her, and take very good care of her.

--=20
1997 =A9 Nancy Ahern

*************************************************
from Audio Review

Meredith Ryan Packer "One Christmas Eve"
(Eleven Year Old Lyric Soprano)
Copyright 1997 =A9 Nancy Ahern

"One Christmas Eve", a musical designed to tug your heartstrings and
showcase the talents of then-eleven-year old Meredith Ryan Packer,
manages to accomplish its goals.  Written by Dean FH Macy, this gentle
tale tells the story of a young girl who is facing her first Christmas
Eve without her mother, who died in an automobile accident that also
took her infant sister.

The girl is played by young Ms. Packer.  The synopsis of the story has
the girl unable to sleep on Christmas Eve, and so she joins her father
(played by Dean Macy) where he broods by the fire.  The talk of their
missing mother, and how "Mommy" would have helped them to celebrate
Christmas.  In this way, and through time honored Christmas hymns and
carols, the two relive the Christmas story.  They bring Mommy closer to
their hearts as well, and both are enlivened by the feeling of oneness
they share with each other, with the gentle spirit of the mother, and
with God.

Mr. Macy's story is indeed a heart-tugging story.  He placed all the
right elements into it to guarantee a rapport with the audience. His use
of scenes in a series of Christmas cards on the mantle as a way to
introduce each song is ingenious. =20

I have had the opportunity to hear the now 13 year old Ms. Packer on her
latest CD, and so was able to compare the budding talents of the younger
version to her more polished older self. In addition, I was able to
assess some of Ms. Packer's acting skills, at least insofar as line
delivery is concerned (this was an audio tape, so I could only evaluate
her spoken lines, not her stage presence nor her facial and body
language).  When I first heard Ms. Packer's CD, I thought to myself that
this was a young lady who should be groomed for the stage.  My only
concern was, could she act?  Indications from "One Christmas Eve" tell
me that, yes, this young woman can act.  Her vocal characteristics,
still very youthful and even more so in this play speak plainly of a
person who should be prepared for the stage.

The flaws in her young voice are obviously being trained out.  It is
clear that she is well on her way toward vocal perfection.

Again, I really enjoy the emotion that Ms. Packer displays with her
singing. I confess that, by the time I finished listening to the tape,
I was reaching for handkerchief after handkerchief.  And not all of it
had to do with the sob-quality of the carefully crafted story, either.

--=20
1997 =A9 Nancy Ahern



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From: [e-mail] (Albert Wang)
Subject: Re: [ldstars]  Anyone here
Date: 22 Jul 1997 22:52:56 -0500

I'm Albert Wang. How is everything going?


On Wed, 10 Apr 1996 23:00:25 -0700 "Karen D. Haney" <[e-mail]>
writes:
>Teri A. Hayes wrote:
>>
>> On Thu, 17 Jul 1997 09:34:45 -0400 "John D. Stone" <[e-mail]>
>> writes:
>> >I have not seen any traffic until you guys woke things up this
>morning
>> >--
>> >in over a year!
>> >
>> >--John
>> >Arlington, VA
>>
>> You're kidding me!!!  What's the point of the list owner maintaining
>this
>> list if it serves no useful purpose except to exist?  What exactly
>can be
>> discussed here?  Things from the distribution center?
>>
>> Teri    [e-mail]
>> "Never think that you have learned
>>     All there is to know.
>> That's the surest way of all
>>     Ignorance to show."    (From The Adventures Of Old Mr. Toad by
>> Thornton W. Burgess)...........................
>Good question.
>KD.
>
>



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From: [e-mail] (Albert Wang)
Subject: Re:
Date: 22 Jul 1997 23:03:02 -0500

Any good Mormon writers of literature?


On Wed, 10 Apr 1996 23:02:13 -0700 "Karen D. Haney" <[e-mail]>
writes:
>[e-mail] wrote:
>>
>> here is what I find on the info. Anyone can get a full copy by doing
>a
>> message to [e-mail]. In the message area put in : INFO
>> LDSTARS
>> *********************
>> The same can be done to find out who is all on the list by doing a
>> message with : WHO LDSTARS
>>
>> *************
>> Welcome to the LDStars - News and Reviews of LDS Products
>>
>>   Thanks for subscribing to LDStars!  The goal of our mailing list
>is to
>> provide valuable information and a forum for discussion about
>various
>> aspects
>> of the LDS culture.
>>
>>   This is an unmoderated list and we encourage all members to post
>> frequently!
>> However, to maintain the proper scope of this mailing list, we ask
>that
>> the
>> focus of all articles remain centered on the following:
>>
>>   1)  Reviews of LDS products including literature, music, art,
>software,
>> etc.
>> ************************************
>> I'm sure glad my message sort of stirred up things. Who is the list
>> manager any way? I was ready to unsubscribe if there wasn't any
>activity.
>>
>> I'm not familiar with Kevin Sharp. I do know there are other LDS
>stars.
>> Osmonds are the first thing that come to mind. Other Celebrities
>that
>> come to mind are Lynda Day Geroge, The King Family, Johnnie Whitaker
>> (From Family Affair), Jay North (from Dennis the Menace) Gordon Jump
>> (WKRP). Who else are LDS members.
>>
>> Anyone know if there is a mail list for the PAF (Personal Ancestral
>File)
>> program. That should generate a lot mof mail, especially the new
>version
>> 3.0.
>>
>> Tom
>> Des Moines IA..........................
>Please send the answer on PAF to me, if you wouldn't mind.  Many
>thanks.
>KD.
>
>



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From: Dean FH Macy <[e-mail]>
Subject: LDS Stars?
Date: 23 Jul 1997 00:18:56 -0400

Hi stars,

> I'm not familiar with Kevin Sharp. I do know there are other LDS stars.
> Osmonds are the first thing that come to mind. Other Celebrities that
> come to mind are Lynda Day Geroge, The King Family, Johnnie Whitaker
> (From Family Affair), Jay North (from Dennis the Menace) Gordon Jump
> (WKRP). Who else are LDS members.

Try Brian Keith, Jack Albertson, Meredith Ryan Packer (To Kill A Mocking
Bird), Sebastian Cabot (A Family Affair) and the two kids in the show,
Orson Scott Card, Samantha Leigh, Ray Radin, and James Rebhorn
(Independance Day).  There are others.  I'll post when I think of them.
However I think as LDS, we are all stars.

Dean Macy, Lit.D.
Peterborough, NH
<http://www.newenglandtalent.org>



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From: Dean FH Macy <[e-mail]>
Subject: LDS Stars
Date: 23 Jul 1997 00:45:04 -0400

Hi stars,

> I'm not familiar with Kevin Sharp. I do know there are other LDS stars.
> Osmonds are the first thing that come to mind. Other Celebrities that
> come to mind are Lynda Day Geroge, The King Family, Johnnie Whitaker
> (From Family Affair), Jay North (from Dennis the Menace) Gordon Jump
> (WKRP). Who else are LDS members.

Try Brian Keith, Jack Albertson, Meredith Ryan Packer (To Kill A Mocking
Bird), Sebastian Cabot (A Family Affair) and the two kids in the show,
Orson Scott Card, Samantha Leigh, Ray Radin, and James Rebhorn
(Independance Day).  There are others.  I'll post when I think of them.
However I think as LDS, we are all stars.

Dean Macy, Lit.D.
Peterborough, NH
<http://www.newenglandtalent.org>



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From: "Christopher M. Parrett" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: LDS Stars
Date: 23 Jul 1997 09:24:28 -0600


>Well, I am trying to be a "star."  I do write children's stories
>(pre-teen and up), but I have more rejects than anything else.
>KD.

A viable alternative to conventional printed publishing is to publish them
on the internet.
There are many books that are available Only via the net where the author
has posted them for the world to read and asks for a $5 "Contribution" from
those people that truely enjoyed reading the book. Granted, most times
people will not pay you for what they hav read, nevertheless, if you have
already written it and cannot get it printed commercially, you have nothing
to loose and everything to gain from the added exsposure.





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From: Joe Bates <[e-mail]>
Subject: need any LDS Stars?
Date: 23 Jul 1997 19:29:05 -0700

Strategically located near Universal Studios, I have stars from both
sides of the camera available to help you with any film or video related
project.  Many who are LDS, and non-LDS are great people to work with.=20
All work is Broadcast quality, and surprisingly affordable!  Perhaps we
can help with an upcoming project or special event?  We welcome the
opportunity to show you how!  For more info email or call 818-762-0504.=20


                             JOE BATES - PRODUCTIONS =20
                                 Services include:
                         (LDS TALENT AS NEEDED OR REQUESTED)


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=B7 Corporate Overviews
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RECIEVED YOUR BIO ETC...YET, PLEASE FORWARD VIA EMAIL ATTACHMENT.  THANK
YOU!



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From: "Christopher M. Parrett" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: LDS Stars
Date: 24 Jul 1997 07:50:51 -0600

At 06:08 PM 4/11/96 -0700, you wrote:
>Christopher M. Parrett wrote:
>>
>> >Well, I am trying to be a "star."  I do write children's stories
>> >(pre-teen and up), but I have more rejects than anything else.
>> >KD.
>>
>> A viable alternative to conventional printed publishing is to publish them
>> on the internet...............
>Dear Christopher,
>Have you or someone you know participated in the books on line?  It would
be nice to
>hear some feedback on those experienced in this form of publishing.  And,
those
>troublesome copyrights.  Or, are they scattered to "regions" indefinite?
>KD.
>
>

Hello KD:

I run a software corporation selling to the SCUBA industry.

As such we do a significant portion of our buniness on the Internet worldwide.

After much hand wringing we decided to publish our entire software manual
online to allow potential customers a better opportunity to look at our
software.

Clearly this also meant that our competitors would now have access to an
electronic copy of our manual, something that could potentially be very
advantagious to them.

In the end it proved to be to our Clear benefit and our fears were, for the
most part, unfounded.

This was a couple of years ago. Since then I have seen more and more
writters publishing there books / stories on-line. If i were you, and you
had already tried and failed at the conventional publishing route, then i
would strongly encourage you to put your material out in the public domain.
The copywrite issue is not as bad as it might appear. Once you publish it
on the internet, with the needed copyright notice on all of the text, you
will have established a clear public copyright by having released the text
to the public. Woe be unto you, if someone got hold of your work first and
got it out to the world before you did. Nevertheless, many Asian countries
are no respector of copyrights, heaven knows when it comes to software they
will copy and resell anything and everything they can get their hands on....

Another alternative is for you to only release the first 50% of the book to
the public and then charge a few dollars to tell people where the 2nd half
of the text is located. Certainly an old sales method, but effective
nevertheless. If I were you I would take one (1) of your better works and
make the entire contents available to the public. Publish it, promote it,
and see what kind of responce you get after say 6 months. Based on that
feedback make a decission as to whether or not to put the rest of your
works online. That reduces your initial exsposure, while giving you a good
feeling for what people in the real world think of your writtings.


Best of Luck!
Heavenly Father certainly needs a few more good writters putting out
quality material for his children to read!!!





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From: "Christopher M. Parrett" <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: LDS Stars
Date: 28 Jul 1997 09:19:40 -0600


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>I will save your recommendations and if I am still buried under
>rejections, I do believe I shall give it a try out.  Thank you very much.
>KD  (Karen D.)
>[e-mail]


Each of us must contribute to the Lord's kingdom in their own unique way.
Best of luck to you, and watch out for the whirlwind <G>