I think most of us with blogs or addicted to the internet are used to running into folks best described as narcissists and douchebags. So, when you meet with folks who really kinda want the world to be better, kinder, bigger-hearted, it’s nice, huh? Whether it’s a fellow booklover or someone who shares our vision of a more peaceful coexistence or an activist out to right a social wrong….you just feel better.
Well, I gotta say, after a year of reading Hugh’s blog: He’s a nice guy. Good Guyness just emanates from his posts. It feels great to have someone of his disposition and vision as one of Indie Authordom’s perceived “leaders.” (There’s no organization, so leader is used loosely.) Activist is probably a better word. Visionary.
Thanks, Hugh, for wanting things to be better for readers and for ALL writers, not just for yourself. And please keep the virtue vibe. Every cause needs a White Hatter with a Guileless Smile.
(Does that make Joe our F(r)isky Charcoal Grey Hatter? 😀 Barry is the Sexy Sharpshooter in Camo Beret, I guess. )
samulraney said:
I had the chance to meet him at BookCon this year in New York and I can say that he’s just as nice in person as he seems to be online. He was extremely approachable and we had a nice chat about his writing and my own pursuits and where he thought publishing was headed. I’m a big fan of both the author and the person.
Mirtika said:
I hope continued success has no effect on that and his good-guyness endures. 😀 I dont’ see why not, though. I think it’s his character to be nice, helpful, and genuine.
BlondeRJ said:
Just wanted you to know I tagged you!
Scott Dyson said:
I was thinking of trying to write something in his Silo universe and emailed him about some details. He responded almost immediately, even though he was out of the country. I can second the idea that he’s a really nice guy. (Even wrote a blog entry on it myself!)
Mirtika said:
That’s pretty darn impressive and only cements my admirable image of the guy. 🙂 THANKS for this.