Of course, that’s not the title my regular readers would expect to see from me. “Less is more? Dan? Ha ha, no. Dan is a more is more, and the more more the better kind of guy.” That’s not the one-liner, though I suppose it could have been.
My one-liner is below, in the photo that inspired this post – see if you can find the typo. Finding typos is what I’ve been doing lately and is probably what I’ll be doing between now and the end of the month. I’m trying to get Book-2 in The Dreamer’s Alliance series ready to release. I’m getting the last round of feedback from proofreaders, and beta readers and I’m going to blend that into the word-soup. I am also going to visit some family during that time.
So, for the next two or three weeks, you will see less from me – not to be confused with less of me. I’ll still be here four days a week – EXCEPT FOR AUGUST 18TH WHEN THERE WILL BE NO THURSDAY DOORS! – but I will likely use fewer words (except for tomorrow). And, due to the nasty heat wave that has hammered us, you might see fewer photos as well. OK, time for some of that less.
This post is part of Linda G. Hill’s fun weekly series One-Liner Wednesday. If you have a one-liner, or if you would like to join in on the fun, you can follow this link to participate and to see the one-liners from the other participants.
No Facilities 
Be safe in that heat Dan we are having the same type of weather here too!
So while we see you less you’ll be doing more!
Take care 💜💜
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Thanks Willow. We’re supposed to get a break from the heat starting today or tomorrow. You take care, too.
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There’s no chance of it raining here unfortunately 💜
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I too love spotting misprints
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I do, too. I’m always amazed when I find them in advertising. You’d think someone would check that stuff.
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Found it, but I’ll stay mum on the subject 😁
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Absolutely
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I saw the typo. Don’t those things drive you crazy? Have a good break and have fun editing!!
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Thanks Darlene. Don’t they check these things? Here I am agonizing over the fact that I left “of” out of a sentence, but these guys send this to millions of fans.
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We have had a wicked heat wave, but supposedly it is going to be a little more comfortable. Hope your next couple of weeks is enjoyable. A family visit is always a good thing. Travel safely, Dan, but enjoy some good laughs and some delicious food. You always find the best comfort food. :-)
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Thanks Judy. These visits are always fun. Editing, not so much fun, but necessary. Heat waves, not fun at all. I hope we get the break they are promising. Take care.
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Good luck with the word soup! Typos can be such fun — I’ve made some dillies — but not when you’re publishing. You are wise to work a family visit in with the proofreading; that might keep you from proofreading delirium. Those white Rose-of-Sharons are gorgeous!
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The typo hunt goes on, Maureen. Nasty little buggers. The other input is more daunting – rewrite the ending? What? !!! Oh well, I do enjoy it. I hope you’re having a good week.
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Typos are sometimes the funniest things going. “Of” instead of “or”….makes you wonder how that got missed and who did the proofreading! Who knows? Maybe the typo was on purpose to attract more attention to the sign!
Love the bees nestled in your flowers. The flicker in the birdbath is a great picture, as is Smokey, heat or no heat, always ready for a peanut! Old Glory against that bright blue sky is a beautiful capture.
Enjoy those family visits and enjoy this break from the heatwave. Wishing you safe travels.
Ginger
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Reading our own words, Ginger, we tend to see what we think we wrote. But, an ad that’s going in an email to a few million fans – you’d think there would be a proofreader involved.
The bees have moved from the bee balm to the Rose of Sharon. They love those blossoms and we love watching them. We’ve been watering everything in this heat. They keep forecasting rain, but so far, it hasn’t come. That flicker seemed like he didn’t want to be watched – I get that.
I’m going to enjoy whatever time away from this keyboard I can get. I hope you enjoy the cooler temps, and I hope we get some rain.
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People who love to look for typos must have a ball with my comments. I’m always messing up.
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Haha – I don’t look for typos in comments, GP. I make too many of my own to start criticizing others.
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I understand the need for a break even though I’ll be bunny bereft while you proofread.
😉
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I will still be posting, just fewer words and photos. But, I think I can squeeze a bunny in here and there.
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Whew!
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Some typos are hilarious, and you have to wonder if they weren’t done on purpose to garner attention. But you know what gets me? The ‘free’ offer until you read the fine print–in this case it’s free if you spend $75. Tell me how that’s free?! Your ‘more more the better’ made me laugh. Yup! And we keep coming back for more. Have a good Wednesday, Dan.
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Agreed, Lois. I also get frustrated with the (up to) 65% off – and you click on the ad and there’s one item that’s 65% off, and it’s a extra small. Yeah, this was free for $75 of more :-)
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I’m wondering whether it’s a typo or whether they’ve concocted some form of new crypto currency.
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I had that thought, Frank :-)
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Best wishes on your edits and proof reading, Dan! Wishing you success on the second book!
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Thanks Carol. The process is going pretty well.
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Loved the photos, Dan Best wishes on the next book. I don’t know how many times the word “of” shows up where “or” is meant. Having the f and r on different lines of the keyboard doesn’t seem to help.
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Tanks John. Of/or is one of my favorite typos. A/S I/O are also favs. it’s amazing how many real words can be formed by those errors. Spellcheck never notices.
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Thak is my best
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😂
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Where’s Waldo … I had to look twice but I found the typo! haha
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Got some ‘more’ ?
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Hopefully it will cool down for you folks. Good luck with the edits! Hope they’re not too brutal!
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Thanks Jan. The edits aren’t too bad. It’s just that check and check again cycle. Make a change, check again, and so on.
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That’s definitely $75 of more of the money I don’t have to squander on this stuff. Beautiful Rose of Sharon. God’s speed on the editing Dan. The devil sure is nipping at my heels on mine. 😉
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Thanks Cheryl, and good luck with your task.
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Of? OF? I like to think of more but I’ll expect less.
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I’d like to say you can expect less from me, Pam, but you know how I like more.
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You are always worth more Dan.
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Thinking of you as your finish up Book 2. All the very best on the launch. Will be in touch….
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Thanks Rebecca. You’ll be hearing a little more about it soon.
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I see summer is in full swing at Chez Antion! Nice pics, Dan. And oof, that typo. A common one, sure, but that’s no excuse. I’ve found that reading things out loud can help. Forces one to slow down and notice mistakes. Our minds are so good at “fixing” things for us.
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That is te issue, isn’t it, Paul. We see what should be there. I’m surprised with this on, as it was in an email that is sent to about 6 million fans. You’d think they could proofread it.
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Enjoy your… sort of break, Dan. I hope you can keep cool. Hugs on the wing.
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Thanks Teagan. I like to keep the same routine. I hope to make it easier for a couple weeks.
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I find typos in books all the time. I often wonder if the author or publisher would like to know about them or if I should just stay out of it. I’m looking forward to reading your next book!
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Thanks Janis. I’m sure a few typos slipped through. I’ve collected a short list of things to fix with the first book. I’m hoping that, having been through the process, the second one will go smoother.
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It’s wonderful to hear you’re editing your next book, Dan. All the best to you. And as for the typo, hopefully, the Steelers took it in stride and had a good laugh. 😊
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Thanks Gwen. I’m sure most people read it the way they think it should be. Not like it’s hard to spend $75 in a team store ;-)
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Hello. I live near Philly. The Philadelphia Inquirer used to be an excellent newspaper. Now, like countless others, it’s a shadow of its former self. And it contains plenty of typos. Neil S.
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That’s so sad. great city!
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We’ve all been hammered with the crazy heat. We finally got some much needed rain here today. It’s great to hear you are working on the second book in the Dreamer’s Alliance series! I look forward to it! Enjoy your short break!
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Best of luck w your editing, Dan.
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Thank you!
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OF… OR… what’s the big deal? You know you want to buy that bag! 😉
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Haha – I do!
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Hi Dan, the heatwaves and droughts in the USA and Europe are frightening. I hope it cools down soon. All the best with finishing your novel.
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Thanks Robbie. We have cooled down into the 80s (27-31c) this week. Much more comfortable, but still no appreciable rainfall.
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Interesting perspective on that first Rose of Sharon photo. After weeks in the 90s, we are in the 80s yesterday and today. It’s quite a relief. Yours will come, too. Stay cool.
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We are back in the 80s now, JoAnna. It does feel good.
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Less of Dan is NOT more!
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😊
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Hi Dan, enjoy time with your family. I can’t believe the typo on the bag. How many people missed that before it went to manufacturing? Sheesh! Lovely photos! At least we get a few cooler days this week.
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I have noticed misspellings lately too. Pretty flowers. My mother was cleaning out the litter boxes and we saw a bunny. It ran under a bush.
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We always smile when we see the bunnies.
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