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This group was created so that interested parties can keep track of the progress of the book Ghosts and Ballyhoo: Memoirs of a Failed L.A. Music Journalist, by Thomas Wictor. It will be published by Schiffer Books, Ltd. Discussion and conversations are not necessary. Don't feel obliged to post. This group is to inform you, that's all. I'm not expecting a rollicking discussion forum, so don't feel bad if there are no responses to my posts. I'm not looking for responses. I'm going to be spending all my time writing this thing for you, so no responses would probably be better for all of us. OKAY?!

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secretsound5, Kevin Johnson2

2/21/13

I GOT IT!!!!!!!

Read it! Then, read it again! On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 2:22 PM, secretsound5 via Ghosts and Ballyhoo

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I GOT IT!!!!!!!

Read it! Then, read it again! On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 2:22 PM, secretsound5 via Ghosts and Ballyhoo

2/21/13

Roadkill, … Steve Thomas6

1/24/13

So, any psycho stalkers hanging around here these days?

Yeah, he is. Very annoying. Ignoring him completely is probably best.

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So, any psycho stalkers hanging around here these days?

Yeah, he is. Very annoying. Ignoring him completely is probably best.

1/24/13

1/24/13

Threads at TalkBass

For those who missed it (like me) here is the new thread over at TalkBass: http://www.talkbass.com/

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Threads at TalkBass

For those who missed it (like me) here is the new thread over at TalkBass: http://www.talkbass.com/

1/24/13

Roadkill, Profania_Bass4

9/3/12

Unofficial Facebook Page

Hehe, hard to tell. It has Tom's participation so I guess it's officially official. 42. On

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Unofficial Facebook Page

Hehe, hard to tell. It has Tom's participation so I guess it's officially official. 42. On

9/3/12

8/30/12

YouTube playlist of all of Tom's recommendations

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA0D1A4D1EF823676

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YouTube playlist of all of Tom's recommendations

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA0D1A4D1EF823676

8/30/12

5/23/12

Book entirely finished; all photos collected.

The final table of contents: Introduction Anthology One: Prelude to Essence. 1962-1985 Interlude with

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Book entirely finished; all photos collected.

The final table of contents: Introduction Anthology One: Prelude to Essence. 1962-1985 Interlude with

5/23/12

Ghostwriter, cwgonzales2

5/23/12

All music stories collected; announcement about cover design

That picture has always made me think of little war orphans, wanting to be adopted. Can't wait to

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All music stories collected; announcement about cover design

That picture has always made me think of little war orphans, wanting to be adopted. Can't wait to

5/23/12

Ghostwriter, Nick Robertson2

5/10/12

Book sent to editor

My guess would be a big fat ZERO so far?? On Thursday, May 10, 2012 1:12:47 AM UTC-5, Ghostwriter

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Book sent to editor

My guess would be a big fat ZERO so far?? On Thursday, May 10, 2012 1:12:47 AM UTC-5, Ghostwriter

5/10/12

Ghostwriter, … Guiseppe3

5/9/12

Book finished, contract signed

Waaay cool, Tomeee. On Friday, May 4, 2012 6:19:48 PM UTC+2, Kevin Johnson wrote: Great news! On Fri,

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Book finished, contract signed

Waaay cool, Tomeee. On Friday, May 4, 2012 6:19:48 PM UTC+2, Kevin Johnson wrote: Great news! On Fri,

5/9/12

Ghostwriter, adriaanse4

4/23/12

Excerpts of the book

Sure, we're here to help.;-) Let me know if you need any additional Dutch spellchecking. AA

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Excerpts of the book

Sure, we're here to help.;-) Let me know if you need any additional Dutch spellchecking. AA

4/23/12

Ghostwriter, Profania_Bass4

4/23/12

Outline completed

Hehe, we only hope the best! :D On Friday, April 20, 2012 5:24:49 AM UTC+2, Ghostwriter wrote: Oh, I

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Outline completed

Hehe, we only hope the best! :D On Friday, April 20, 2012 5:24:49 AM UTC+2, Ghostwriter wrote: Oh, I

4/23/12

4/22/12

First anthology finished

Prelude to Essence. 1962-1985 is done. On to the next one.

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First anthology finished

Prelude to Essence. 1962-1985 is done. On to the next one.

4/22/12

4/19/12

Structure of Ghosts and Ballyhoo

Ghosts and Ballyhoo: Memoirs of a Failed LA Music Journalist will be structured as follows:

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Structure of Ghosts and Ballyhoo

Ghosts and Ballyhoo: Memoirs of a Failed LA Music Journalist will be structured as follows:

4/19/12

Ghostwriter, … Flashboom4

4/17/12

It's official! Schiffer will publish!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmf1AYgYj6I And I mean that in a purely metaphorical, butch, real he-

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It's official! Schiffer will publish!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmf1AYgYj6I And I mean that in a purely metaphorical, butch, real he-

4/17/12

4/16/12

Made my peace with Bass Player editors

The two visionary ones, I mean. Jim Roberts and Karl Coryat. I've sent them the formal proposal I

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Made my peace with Bass Player editors

The two visionary ones, I mean. Jim Roberts and Karl Coryat. I've sent them the formal proposal I

4/16/12

4/16/12

Schiffer books mailing list

http://www.schifferbooks.com/newschiffer/elists/?p=subscribe another way to make sure you know when

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Schiffer books mailing list

http://www.schifferbooks.com/newschiffer/elists/?p=subscribe another way to make sure you know when

4/16/12

4/16/12

Permission recieved from director of German Firefighter Museum

The Director of the German Firefighter Museum (Deutsches Feuerwehr-Museum) in Fulda, Mr. Rolf

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Permission recieved from director of German Firefighter Museum

The Director of the German Firefighter Museum (Deutsches Feuerwehr-Museum) in Fulda, Mr. Rolf

4/16/12

4/16/12

Permission received from my brother

My brother will allow me to tell the story of what he planned for my stalker. The story will be

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Permission received from my brother

My brother will allow me to tell the story of what he planned for my stalker. The story will be

4/16/12

4/15/12

Permission to use a name

The second visionary editor at Bass Player has allowed me to use his name in the book. Karl Coryat, a

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Permission to use a name

The second visionary editor at Bass Player has allowed me to use his name in the book. Karl Coryat, a

4/15/12

4/14/12

Final Ghost Confronted

After sending out the formal proposal, I contacted the person whose treatment at the hands of my

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Final Ghost Confronted

After sending out the formal proposal, I contacted the person whose treatment at the hands of my

4/14/12

4/14/12

Formal Proposal Submitted

All right. Here we go. I submitted the formal proposal. We'll see what they have to say about my

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Formal Proposal Submitted

All right. Here we go. I submitted the formal proposal. We'll see what they have to say about my

4/14/12

Thomas Wictor, … BassNeo6

4/13/12

I guess it works

Check your e-mail for my secret weapon.

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I guess it works

Check your e-mail for my secret weapon.

4/13/12

twi...@earthlink.net

4/13/12

Things are progressing quickly.

I've submitted a proposed structure of the book to Schiffer, and I've hired the best editor

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Things are progressing quickly.

I've submitted a proposed structure of the book to Schiffer, and I've hired the best editor

4/13/12

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