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Post by GJEC on Nov 14, 2013 5:34:11 GMT -5
Wow!
An instructor just ordered 25 copies as he wants to give them out to his students as Christmas presents.
Thanks MA!!
Gary
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Post by senshido on Nov 14, 2013 7:37:54 GMT -5
thats great Gary!!
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Post by GJEC on Nov 28, 2013 7:48:44 GMT -5
I've had a lot of requests to sign books, which I am happy to do. Just PM me if I can help.
I only put 'Gary Chamberlain' yet everyone who asks seems to want 'Sensei Gary Chamberlain'.
I'm not trying to be falsely modest here, but I always feel karate titles are best used to show respect to others, not to append to your own signature.
One of my mentors, SHIHAN Brian Fitkin, simply signs himself as 'Brian' so that's good enough for me.
Gary
PS In the dojo of course I use titles and appreciate the respect shown when referred to as 'sensei'. It works well face to face though IMO not in a book.
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Post by alan on Nov 28, 2013 12:33:57 GMT -5
Gary, did you get any feedback from Bernard or Nakamura about the book?
I know Adrian was delighted to say the least at getting a copy and wanted to send a copy to Barry West in Australia.
Alan
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Post by GJEC on Nov 28, 2013 15:02:38 GMT -5
I didn't give one to Bernard. Only had three there (thanks privatised Royal Mail), gave Adrian and Tatsuo one. Tatsuo lost his so I gave him the other Gary
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Post by GJEC on Apr 9, 2014 13:47:58 GMT -5
Amazon rob you blind. They take 30% off against US tax (ironic considering they were slated for not paying any in the UK) then I have to pay another 20% tax in the UK. Hmmm So I'll be disconnecting the kindle version soon and ordering / selling copies of the book direct. It's not about how much money I make, it's being shafted for 50% tax I object to. Gary
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Post by MMX on Apr 9, 2014 14:05:24 GMT -5
That is unfortunate. Maybe you can offer it via LULU.com which is print on demand/PDF on demand.
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Post by Ros on Apr 10, 2014 9:43:17 GMT -5
Amazon rob you blind. They take 30% off against US tax (ironic considering they were slated for not paying any in the UK) then I have to pay another 20% tax in the UK. Hmmm So I'll be disconnecting the kindle version soon and ordering / selling copies of the book direct. It's not about how much money I make, it's being shafted for 50% tax I object to. Gary I don't think it's Amazon ripping you off (surprise, surprise) the U.S. IRS requires them to collect 30% as tax - which is fair enough, as I think they are trying to stop Amazon devastating local business by having an unfair advantage. I guess the uK figure is a mix of VAT and sellers fees? I think Amazon are quite happy to pay your tax for you, it's theirs they're less happy to pay! P.S. If you get charged 30% of the whole price and then 20% on the remaining, that's only about 44% if that makes you feel any better!
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Post by GJEC on Apr 10, 2014 12:28:29 GMT -5
:-)
When I wrote it I realised it was flawed maths but thought no one would pick up on it.
Still a big slice though.
Gary
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Post by Ros on Apr 11, 2014 1:45:37 GMT -5
When I wrote it I realised it was flawed maths but thought no one would pick up on it. Tee hee, typical me - pedantic's one of my middle names, y'know (the other's c***)!
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Post by GJEC on Aug 29, 2014 14:20:16 GMT -5
Not sold one for about a month so I think it's ran its course.
Thanks for those that bought it. Hope it's been useful.
I've started on part two ...
Gary
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Post by MMX on Aug 29, 2014 14:38:50 GMT -5
Well here is a buyer ready for part 2.
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Post by GJEC on Sept 11, 2014 5:01:10 GMT -5
Pleasant surprise this morning!
#2 in Kindle Store > Books > Nonfiction > Sport > Individual Sports > Martial Arts
Gary
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Post by GJEC on Dec 1, 2014 5:04:03 GMT -5
Wow! A club has asked for 100 signed copies. Nice little Christmas present for the members and nice little Christmas bonus for me. Don't tell the Mrs. Gary
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Post by senshido on Dec 1, 2014 6:49:31 GMT -5
Nice one Gary!!
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