tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219064774757570879.post8122686678371063954..comments2024-02-12T00:54:12.280-08:00Comments on Sharon Hamilton Author: SUNDAYS WITH SHARON: Storytelling At Its BestSharon Hamiltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09733653906932403080noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219064774757570879.post-41925780815826616692014-10-26T05:17:34.000-07:002014-10-26T05:17:34.000-07:00I love reading a book, its still magical to hold a...I love reading a book, its still magical to hold and be taken to places i didnt know i wanted to go. With the e reader came a choice that we didnt have before. Specially as you can stick it in your handbag with 100s of titles instead of choosing favourite or the lastest to take with you. Same with the audio books. So i cant wait for the next explosion of what these techo geniuses will come up with. I just hope that they will take pity on me and have classes like they did in our local school when learning about the computerjulienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219064774757570879.post-3153188533319087262014-10-25T18:32:02.000-07:002014-10-25T18:32:02.000-07:00What a fascinating concept. It would be interestin...What a fascinating concept. It would be interesting to be able to do all these possibilities. Of course, it also means more technology my kid will be able to tease me about not having the ability to understand. Lol <br>Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Be safe while traveling Sharon.Terri Shortellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219064774757570879.post-7014128392094772392014-10-25T22:27:07.000-07:002014-10-25T22:27:07.000-07:00Wow interesting concept as long as they don't ...Wow interesting concept as long as they don't turn them into mini movies. I lhave to agree nothing will replace my print books. I love them I have found a lot of comfort lately in reading my print collection. I find I can read faster as it's just me & my book the only distraction is the people or pets around me. Digital books I read slower as I read on my IPad and notifications distract me. I love these Sunday's posts they make me think or smile someway every time. <br>Thank you Sharon for bringing so much to my life ❤️❤️Karen Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219064774757570879.post-41393339973295644562014-10-25T22:41:04.000-07:002014-10-25T22:41:04.000-07:00Yes, more technology. I think we're talking ab...Yes, more technology. I think we're talking about things happening over the next few years, too. And yes, more things to not understand. Right with you!Sharonhttp://authorsharonhamilton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219064774757570879.post-79665109771225958742014-10-25T22:42:52.000-07:002014-10-25T22:42:52.000-07:00Ah, as usual, Karen, you touch my heart. Yes, I lo...Ah, as usual, Karen, you touch my heart. Yes, I love print books, but guess what? I'm the opposite? Can you believe that? I read 3 times faster on my Kindle. But we are information junkies. The good news is that things will get more complicated, and I think people will still long for the good "old" things and that will make them more rare and special, IMHO. Great point.Sharonhttp://authorsharonhamilton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219064774757570879.post-54779939216657027462014-10-25T23:56:38.000-07:002014-10-25T23:56:38.000-07:00The goal of the artist is to connect the “consumer...The goal of the artist is to connect the “consumer” with the vision in the artist’s head.<br><br>Sharon, these words are so true. But while the future unfolds and new innovation and technology enter the picture, it must be kept simple and less complicated for the consumer. Digital music and books have certainly been a wonderful creation for the consumer. It's also opened the doors for a lot of artists and writers to get their work out there and be heard. That's a great thing! I'm hoping that the new technology will not try to recreate radio theater for books. Readers still like to use their imagination. In a world of of overproduced CGI movies with very loud sound effects, it's still nice to have that quiet one-on-one personal connection using your own imagination while reading or listening to a book that puts you into your own private, personal fantasy world. IMHOJ.D. Harthttp://www.jdhart.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219064774757570879.post-4543425411283800612014-10-26T00:47:57.000-07:002014-10-26T00:47:57.000-07:00When I had my plain Kindle I read faster on it but...When I had my plain Kindle I read faster on it but then it was stolen and I have not replaced it. I tried reading on my Kindle fire but get distracted on it too as it also gives me notifications. I love antiques so one of these days all of my books are going to be antiques and that will make them even more special. There is also something about the smell and feel of a book in your handKaren Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219064774757570879.post-87066473067149142712014-10-26T01:33:27.000-07:002014-10-26T01:33:27.000-07:00Glad I hat my coffee before all this thinking lol....Glad I hat my coffee before all this thinking lol. I too am in awe of the possibilities the future holds. I did want to ask you if any part of it make you apprehensive ? And yes more stuff for my teen son t on reach me. !!<br><br>more stuff foKaren K Bellinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219064774757570879.post-12631450371856577732014-10-26T02:25:54.000-07:002014-10-26T02:25:54.000-07:00I so agree, Karen! Yes, the multiple notifications...I so agree, Karen! Yes, the multiple notifications drive me nuts. I'm learning how to turn them all off.<br><br>Gloing to be doing a lot of that this year.Sharonhttp://authorsharonhamilton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219064774757570879.post-36956973992216344092014-10-26T02:51:32.000-07:002014-10-26T02:51:32.000-07:00I so agree, J.D. Nothing is more valuable than tha...I so agree, J.D. Nothing is more valuable than that quiet, personal space. I think I'll be doing things strategically, and not for the masses. Bigger isn't necessarily better. You and I so agree on that wonderful, creative place we get to play in, to go and improve our lives.Sharonhttp://authorsharonhamilton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219064774757570879.post-79137447431687401232014-10-26T02:53:07.000-07:002014-10-26T02:53:07.000-07:00Karen, I think many authors are jumping into too m...Karen, I think many authors are jumping into too many rings, hoops. It is all about getting involved in the story, afterall, like that printed book, the record player. Funny that we should have so many choices, and still stay the same in terms of what works. Called involvement, and connection. Sharing the fantasy. How do we do that without spending a fortune or using up all your time? Good question!Sharonhttp://authorsharonhamilton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219064774757570879.post-47507324972498813242014-10-28T13:33:46.000-07:002014-10-28T13:33:46.000-07:00You are so right, Ginger. With more choices comes ...You are so right, Ginger. With more choices comes more to learn. But then all the old good things will hopefully still remain. When you think of it, books and reading has always been a part of our lives for centuries. But what a world it was like without the printing press. And how it's helped create ideas and movements. Thanks for being here, and for reading my stories!Sharon Hamiltonhttp://sharonhamiltonauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219064774757570879.post-65204302751374952232014-10-26T06:00:51.000-07:002014-10-26T06:00:51.000-07:00Julie, and me as well!!Julie, and me as well!!Sharonhttp://authorsharonhamilton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7219064774757570879.post-74080406162344765942014-10-26T12:46:28.000-07:002014-10-26T12:46:28.000-07:00Hi Sharon I hope you are having safe travels back ...Hi Sharon <br><br>I hope you are having safe travels back to California. <br><br>I enjoyed reading your blog this evening about where the book industry is/could be headed. Quite interesting to say the least. Time will tell the tale. <br><br>GGinger Robertsonnoreply@blogger.com