tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277341098526781652.post3024311542275245123..comments2023-11-15T04:01:48.395+00:00Comments on Matt Hilton Thrills: Royalties and hospitaliersAuthorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12033131935968488175noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277341098526781652.post-84434317242271757442009-08-23T10:46:11.617+01:002009-08-23T10:46:11.617+01:00Wow! before I had a humble pride, now I'm just...Wow! before I had a humble pride, now I'm just humbled. Thanks, Amit.Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12033131935968488175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277341098526781652.post-22274817863409301382009-08-23T07:19:55.929+01:002009-08-23T07:19:55.929+01:00I read something by Denzel Washington no less; giv...I read something by Denzel Washington no less; give what you can. Some people give money, others give their time, others lend a listening ear. <br />Mr. Hilton not only gives us a damn good read, he gives us a humility we dont associate with famous folk and thats why i think (in my humble opinion) your blog is so great. Its also why i think you'll become more than just a "record breaking debut deal" and sustain an assurd longevity.Amithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14147476922079204965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277341098526781652.post-38965172415288646662009-08-22T17:17:00.061+01:002009-08-22T17:17:00.061+01:00Hiya Clare. What a lovely thing to say. I'm ho...Hiya Clare. What a lovely thing to say. I'm honestly touched. Thank you.Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12033131935968488175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277341098526781652.post-50259350320890440842009-08-22T13:46:44.753+01:002009-08-22T13:46:44.753+01:00Matt, your humility shines through - that was a re...Matt, your humility shines through - that was a really thought-provoking post.<br />TBH, even if I didn't like your writing (and I do! :)) I would continue to follow your blog because your honesty, integrity and willingness to share with others (whether it be the way you help and inspire aspiring writers or your charity work) is inspirational.<br />You deserve every bit of your success - well done and thanks for sharing.Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02711988006111891831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277341098526781652.post-65054661167021061262009-08-22T02:01:05.267+01:002009-08-22T02:01:05.267+01:00Hey Matt, you never know! And next year when we go...Hey Matt, you never know! And next year when we go back to the UK, my wife will definately want to go back there. She loves to shop. I'll say no more....Alan Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498204831181089013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277341098526781652.post-42968529816637217732009-08-21T21:35:15.297+01:002009-08-21T21:35:15.297+01:00Hey, Alan, thanks for a brilliant comment, it'...Hey, Alan, thanks for a brilliant comment, it's much appreciated. Isn't it a small world these days, when you happened to walk by the very shop I'm talking about having come from all the way across the Atlantic?<br />I've just read Sean's book and thoroughly enjoyed it so you've a treat to look forward to.<br />And who knows, next time you're in The Lanes we might just bump into each other. Stranger things happen!Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12033131935968488175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8277341098526781652.post-75101116241369519482009-08-21T21:25:20.811+01:002009-08-21T21:25:20.811+01:00Hey Matt. I'm back in NY now, but we went back...Hey Matt. I'm back in NY now, but we went back over to our hometown Edinburgh for a holiday. One day, we took the car to Carlisle, and when we were walking through the Lanes, I saw a bookshop. Books just sitting on the shelves, waiting to be browsed through. Then I saw the guys still working inside, and the sign on the glass telling me it wasn't open yet! Two weeks too early! Never mind, maybe next year.<br />I have to say though, hats off to you for giving the shop your time. Like you, I would buy books in charity shops when I was between jobs and couldn't afford to buy new, but when I started working again, I would buy brand new. And yes, I did buy your book from Barnes & Noble, so you got the royalties! I also bought your mate Sean Black's book Lock Down when I was over. It's on the TBR pile and it looks superb. <br />Again, well done Matt. It's nice to read about a published author who doesn't look down his nose at those less fortunate.Alan Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498204831181089013noreply@blogger.com