tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708222118153457760.post4569531349024284783..comments2024-03-03T18:27:35.090-05:00Comments on Star Maker Machine: Advice: Read Between The Lines and Come From The Heartboyhowdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09799915352726835586noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708222118153457760.post-53227739823344775472008-06-18T00:57:00.000-04:002008-06-18T00:57:00.000-04:00boyhowdy:High school and performing arts -- I dare...boyhowdy:<BR/><BR/>High school and performing arts -- I daresay that this is a perfect book for that age. In fact, Chapter Three is one of the book's longest, and it covers Goodman's high-school years, including his roles in "My Fair Lady" and "Music Man" and his indelibly memorable (to those who heard it) performance of "Old Man River" as part of a variety show whose theme was "Showboat." Among the chapter's scores of sources is Hillary Clinton, a classmate of Goodman's. It took me more than six years, going back to when she was in the White House, for me to land the interview.<BR/><BR/>Happy to tell you more, but I'm guessing 'nuff said.<BR/><BR/>ClayClay Ealshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196401847360473286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708222118153457760.post-74220513152231819192008-06-18T00:32:00.000-04:002008-06-18T00:32:00.000-04:00No offense intended, folks -- I use the term spam ...No offense intended, folks -- I use the term spam pretty loosely. <BR/><BR/>Clay, I'm looking at a job which would, if it works out, put me in a high school librarianship for a performing arts school. As a teacher, I can't afford books of my own very much, but school budgets can be stretched more easily; if your book is right for the age group, let me know...boyhowdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799915352726835586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708222118153457760.post-32109048536928672008-06-17T20:53:00.000-04:002008-06-17T20:53:00.000-04:00Hey, it's OK by me. I'm truly impressed by the pr...Hey, it's OK by me. I'm truly impressed by the product of your efforts and I'm sure Steve would be too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708222118153457760.post-21644100931111237212008-06-17T16:40:00.000-04:002008-06-17T16:40:00.000-04:00Thought I should answer a few questions. Yes, I ke...Thought I should answer a few questions. Yes, I keep track of "Steve Goodman" references with Google Alerts. It's a great tool for a variety of purposes, and I recommend it to anyone.<BR/><BR/>I do hope that my messages aren't considered spam, however. My understanding is that spam consists of messages to random thousands (millions) that don't pertain to anything under discussion. I do try to tailor my messages to a particular topic, and my intent is to reach people who are aware of Goodman but may be unaware of the book. Sales are nice, but the book was never about making money (if it had been, I could never have started it nine years ago), and I'm also happy if people find the book at the library. Mainly, I'm trying to connect the book with its audience, and it's great to see the warm and positive responses from those who are grateful to find out that such a book exists.<BR/><BR/>Paul, thanks for your kind words about the book. Music to my ears, of course.<BR/><BR/>Onward!<BR/><BR/>Clay Eals<BR/>1728 California Ave. S.W. #301<BR/>Seattle, WA 98116-1958<BR/><BR/>(206) 935-7515<BR/>(206) 484-8008<BR/>ceals@comcast.net<BR/>http://www.clayeals.comClay Ealshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196401847360473286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708222118153457760.post-27664628314008329442008-06-17T01:37:00.000-04:002008-06-17T01:37:00.000-04:00Hmmmm? You know, I've seen this comment a few tim...Hmmmm? You know, I've seen this comment a few times myself. He does personalize them a bit. Notice the specific reference to the song in question. Anyway, you gotta do what ya gotta do...<BR/><BR/>And I know one guy who bought the book.... Me. <BR/><BR/>It's an impressive tome containing everything you could ever want to know about Steve Goodman and then some. It's really quite amazing how much information the book contains. But its well-written and full of interesting anecdotes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708222118153457760.post-48349003517357075812008-06-16T17:26:00.000-04:002008-06-16T17:26:00.000-04:00Hmm. Seems like I got the same exact comment when...Hmm. Seems like I got the same exact comment when I posted a Steve Goodman song on my own blog. Wonder if Mr. Eals uses Google Alerts to catch and spam every mention of Goodman that pops up on the web? Wonder if this approach actually sells books?boyhowdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799915352726835586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708222118153457760.post-46416867325203267252008-06-15T14:29:00.000-04:002008-06-15T14:29:00.000-04:00Good to see your post quoting "Between the Lines" ...Good to see your post quoting "Between the Lines" by Steve Goodman. He often doesn't get his due. You might be interested in my 800-page biography, "Steve Goodman: Facing the Music." The book delves deeply into the genesis of Goodman's more than 100 songs, including "Between the Lines," which is one of the best lesser-known Goodman efforts.<BR/><BR/>You can find out more at my Internet site (below). Amazingly, the book's first printing sold out in just eight months, all 5,000 copies, and a second printing of 5,000 is available now. The second printing includes hundreds of little updates and additions, including 30 more photos for a total of 575. It just won a 2008 IPPY (Independent Publishers Association) silver medal for biography: http://www.independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=1231. To order a second-printing copy, see the "online store" page of my site. Just trying to spread word about the book. Feel free to do the same!<BR/><BR/>Clay Eals<BR/>1728 California Ave. S.W. #301<BR/>Seattle, WA 98116-1958<BR/><BR/>(206) 935-7515<BR/>(206) 484-8008<BR/>ceals@comcast.net<BR/>http://www.clayeals.comClay Ealshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196401847360473286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708222118153457760.post-23835362241434306052008-06-15T01:33:00.000-04:002008-06-15T01:33:00.000-04:00Err.. 'lessons'!(although lessongs is kind of an a...Err.. 'lessons'!<BR/>(although lessongs is kind of an appropriate misspell!)Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15882451596160097938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708222118153457760.post-68868870268506713162008-06-15T01:32:00.000-04:002008-06-15T01:32:00.000-04:00Those are both great songs, offering wonderful lif...Those are both great songs, offering wonderful life lessongs. Thanks!Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15882451596160097938noreply@blogger.com