User talk:Pat Mortoc

I am troubled by what seems to be open hostility and inaccuracy in one or more of these votes to remove this page. It's true that this independent book, Down in the River (Slant Books, January 2014, ISBN 978-1-62564-037-6) is not a big seller and does not exist in many libraries. But Down in the River is not in fact "self published." It is published by Slant Books, an independent imprint edited by Gregory Wolfe, founding editor of Image Journal, which has published Annie Dillard and John Updike and many other well-know authors. Another Slant author is Erin McGraw, who is a big name in literary fiction, though not a big seller.

In addition, the journals that have published reviews on Down in the River are large, respected online journals, even if some are not commercial giants. Paste Magazine is a national magazine located in Athens. Its "Drinks With" interviews include an interview with David Sedaris. The Rumpus, founded by Stephen Elliott is prestigious and features many literary stars, including Richard Ford, and is located in New York City. Fiction Writers Review is also well respected nationally. Largehearted Boy is another favorite site for independent books and music, founded by David Gutowski. Inclusion in these magazines signals that the author is notable. (Pat Mortoc (talk) 14:45, 19 April 2015 (UTC))

Nomination of Ryan Blacketter for deletion
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 * I just added a couple of sources form a Boise weekly. Why don't you flesh the article out, (biographical details - look at other author's bios and see what info they offer) and I'll take another look.

E.M.Gregory (talk) 16:28, 19 April 2015 (UTC)


 * Your work on this is appreciated. My initial vote on the AfD page was not meant to be disparaging.  I have been through several article "resuscitations", not always successful but I enjoy the contribution.--Rpclod (talk) 03:43, 21 April 2015 (UTC)

April 2015
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Draft:Ryan Blacketter concern
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Your draft article, Draft:Ryan Blacketter


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MfD nomination of Draft:Ryan Blacketter
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