Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Gail Bowman


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The result was delete. Rlendog (talk) 18:33, 19 September 2012 (UTC)

Gail Bowman

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KzKrann (talk) 16:00, 12 September 2012 (UTC)


 * Delete I can't find any evidence of notability; no reviews of her books or news stories about her. Her books are published by Bowman Press and the page was created by user "Organic gail". Hence, probably we have a self-published writer making a Wikipedia page about herself. Self-promotion isn't in itself reason for deletion, but it often suggest someone who has not had much influence or wider significance. --Colapeninsula (talk) 16:40, 12 September 2012 (UTC)
 * Delete - I have found absolutely zero third-party sources to establish notability. Rather than Gail Bowman the author, I have found irrelevant newspaper articles to other Gail Bowmans. Ironically, I found a David and Gail Bowman here but this Wikipedia article never mentions that her husband is a minister. With a slightly positive note, I found her books at Google Books. Note to nominator: It is mandatory that nominators cite the reason(s) as to why they feel the article should be deleted. This helps other voters know what your concerns may be. SwisterTwister   talk  02:37, 13 September 2012 (UTC)
 * Speedy delete per WP:CSD. I had already tagged this autobiography for speedy deletion.  Not sure why the nominator thought and AFD was necessary.  Absolutely no evidence that this person is in any way notable.  Books are self-published. Referenced websites (http://www.healtfoodemporium.com and http://www.bowmancommunications.com) both appear to be owned by the author/subject of the article. Clearly a case of self-promotion.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 12:29, 13 September 2012 (UTC)
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 * Speedy delete. She thinks she's notable because she has lupus?  LOL.  This is pure WP:SPAM and WP:AUTO from a WP:SPA who fails WP:AUTHOR and WP:BK.  Alas, there is no WP:LUPUSPATIENT.  I do love the title of her vanity-press book, however--Raising Meat Goats for Profit.  You know, as opposed to raising them for . . . pleasure.  Qworty (talk) 23:56, 14 September 2012 (UTC)


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