The Book. . . .

[Ghost_Tracker]

Uhmm, I'm not making any accusations or anything, I just wanted to show you guys this -

http://groups.msn.com/StevieNicksFle...ID_Message=813

This is a post about the Sandra Halliburton book, apparently from when the story first came out. It has the original photo of Stevie that, I believe, was included on the website.
A photo of Stevie signing something. And yet, Halliburton claimed that
the photo which is currently on there - of Stevie signing something - was not meant to imply that the pre-ordered books will be signed by Stevie herself, but was just simply a photo she found on the Net which she liked a great deal.
Something to think about, perhaps....

[Tango]

Originally Posted by Ghost_Tracker

Uhmm, I'm not making any accusations or anything, I just wanted to show you guys this -

http://groups.msn.com/StevieNicksFle...ID_Message=813

simply a photo she found on the Net which she liked a great deal.
Something to think about, perhaps....

Yep, I'm thinking about it, alright. She probably found all sorts of things on the net that she stuck in her book for which the devotees are to pay HER $25.00 and change to read. Could she possibly have found a more UN-flattering pic of Stevie? Somehow I don't think Stevie would approve of her making money off HER name and HER fans.

This book is in NO WAY authorized, despite the fact that she linked Nicks Fix on her website. If she dares to suggest it's authorized in any way by Stevie Nicks, she's lying.

[Mokona]

Is this another one of those awful books that just takes a few facts and a whole bunch of inaccuracies to create one gramatically incorrect, poorly edited piece of crap?

Until Stevie writes her own book or authorizes someone to do it for her, I'm not reading anymore of these. How many times have we read the same old stories, over and over? How is there going to be anything new in here that we haven't already heard through countless interviews and places like The Ledge?

[Ghost_Tracker]

Originally Posted by Mokona

Is this another one of those awful books that just takes a few facts and a whole bunch of inaccuracies to create one gramatically incorrect, poorly edited piece of crap?

Until Stevie writes her own book or authorizes someone to do it for her, I'm not reading anymore of these. How many times have we read the same old stories, over and over? How is there going to be anything new in here that we haven't already heard through countless interviews and places like The Ledge?

This one's apparently different - the author's a very well-established 50-something-year old who lives in Texas, and she's really intelligent, and it appears as if she pretty much has her heart in the right place and "gets it."
Still . . . that picture is raising some eyebrows.
Watch this one - this may be a WONDERFUL book -
but this lady, in my opinion, is NOT naive and she knows how to play the game. VERY well. I'm not saying people shouldn't buy the book -
ALL i'm saying is that the picture on her website does NOT mean that the pre-ordered books
are signed by Stevie. Apparently she just found this photo on the net and liked it. (She mentioned that in a post somewhere after I raised holy hell about this over on sevenwondersonline.)
Just like . . . she uhh. . . found that PREVIOUS photo . . . of Stevie . . .
appearing to be signing something . . . I GUESS she must have liked that one too. . . .

[David]

Originally Posted by Mokona

Until Stevie writes her own book or authorizes someone to do it for her, I'm not reading anymore of these. How many times have we read the same old stories, over and over? How is there going to be anything new in here that we haven't already heard through countless interviews and places like The Ledge?

You can count on that happening (unless someone is given access to the band & its people) because these authors otherwise just collate all old interviews in magazines & make a book out of that. That's what Leah Furman did. She did nothing more than what many of us do all year long: scour the Blue Letter Archives & other online sources of print interviews.

[catinthedark]

Originally Posted by Ghost_Tracker

This one's apparently different - the author's a very well-established 50-something-year old who lives in Texas, and she's really intelligent, and it appears as if she pretty much has her heart in the right place and "gets it."

How do you know this?

[BTFLCHLD]

Originally Posted by David

She did nothing more than what many of us do all year long: scour the Blue Letter Archives & other online sources of print interviews.

she sold it

[BTFLCHLD]

Originally Posted by catinthedark

How do you know this?

shes going to sell it

[SpyNote]

Read Between My Lines: The Musical and Life Journey of Stevie Nicks
Sandra Halliburton
Due out, July 31

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Whether giving back through her patriotism and community service, touring with Fleetwood Mac or performing as a solo artist, Stevie Nicks has mesmerized us for over thirty years. Her life story, with all its highs and lows, provides an opportunity to grow from her tremendous strength, persistence and courage while learning from the challenges she has faced. A widely revered singer/songwriter, Stevie is adored by multiple generations.

Interpretation of her songs gives you a look inside her soul but "not unless she lets you." On "Stand Back" from The Wild Heart, Stevie’s second solo album she sings, "No one knows how I feel what I say unless you read between my lines." Her highly personal songwriting tells the story. Stevie’s autobiographical songs serve as an outlet for coping with pain and personal sacrifice. Fans have credited her with literally saving their lives!

* Stevie's relationship with Lindsey Buckingham serves as a consistent basis for her songwriting and decisions made along her life journey.

* The book chronicles Stevie's musical accomplishments while highlighting the pain and sacrifice women face leading a rock 'n' roll lifestyle.

[David]

Originally Posted by SpyNote

Read Between My Lines: The Musical and Life Journey of Stevie Nicks
Sandra Halliburton
Due out, July 31

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Whether giving back through her patriotism and community service, touring with Fleetwood Mac or performing as a solo artist, Stevie Nicks has mesmerized us for over thirty years. Her life story, with all its highs and lows, provides an opportunity to grow from her tremendous strength, persistence and courage while learning from the challenges she has faced. A widely revered singer/songwriter, Stevie is adored by multiple generations.

Interpretation of her songs gives you a look inside her soul but "not unless she lets you." On "Stand Back" from The Wild Heart, Stevie’s second solo album she sings, "No one knows how I feel what I say unless you read between my lines." Her highly personal songwriting tells the story. Stevie’s autobiographical songs serve as an outlet for coping with pain and personal sacrifice. Fans have credited her with literally saving their lives!

* Stevie's relationship with Lindsey Buckingham serves as a consistent basis for her songwriting and decisions made along her life journey.

* The book chronicles Stevie's musical accomplishments while highlighting the pain and sacrifice women face leading a rock 'n' roll lifestyle.

Did Halliburton interview Nicks & her friends, family & co-workers? Did she interview anyone connected with Nicks?

That's still the bottom line. It's Journalism 101. Either you're doing your own research or you're grabbing & collating secondary sources, which is of no value to us serious fans because we have already done this for ourselves--& for a lot longer than Miss Halliburton spent doing it.

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by SpyNote

Read Between My Lines: The Musical and Life Journey of Stevie Nicks
Sandra Halliburton
Due out, July 31

BOOK DESCRIPTION

Whether giving back through her patriotism and community service, touring with Fleetwood Mac or performing as a solo artist, Stevie Nicks has mesmerized us for over thirty years. Her life story, with all its highs and lows, provides an opportunity to grow from her tremendous strength, persistence and courage while learning from the challenges she has faced. A widely revered singer/songwriter, Stevie is adored by multiple generations.

Interpretation of her songs gives you a look inside her soul but "not unless she lets you." On "Stand Back" from The Wild Heart, Stevie’s second solo album she sings, "No one knows how I feel what I say unless you read between my lines." Her highly personal songwriting tells the story. Stevie’s autobiographical songs serve as an outlet for coping with pain and personal sacrifice. Fans have credited her with literally saving their lives!

* Stevie's relationship with Lindsey Buckingham serves as a consistent basis for her songwriting and decisions made along her life journey.

* The book chronicles Stevie's musical accomplishments while highlighting the pain and sacrifice women face leading a rock 'n' roll lifestyle.

The way I see it, the only person who has the right to object is Stevie herself. And if it is published as an "unauthorized" biography, I dont think she can do much about it. I myself cant see why people get all up in arms about someone writing about Stevie in the first place

[SpyNote]

Originally Posted by David

Did Halliburton interview Nicks & her friends, family & co-workers? Did she interview anyone connected with Nicks?

That's still the bottom line. It's Journalism 101. Either you're doing your own research or you're grabbing & collating secondary sources, which is of no value to us serious fans because we have already done this for ourselves--& for a lot longer than Miss Halliburton spent doing it.

This description came from Amazon.

It sounds like she may delve into song interpretation, which could be an interesting read. Otherwise, it doesn't appear like groundbreaking work, just going on the description.

[SpyNote]

Originally Posted by irishgrl

I myself cant see why people get all up in arms about someone writing about Stevie in the first place

I think it's because there have been so many poorly written ones about her or Fleetwood Mac, usually containing glaring mistakes.

[irishgrl]

Originally Posted by SpyNote

I think it's because there have been so many poorly written ones about her or Fleetwood Mac, usually containing glaring mistakes.

Well, Ive seen people trash Mick about HIS book(s) and their content so I guess even if you're a first-hand player, you are suspect!!

I see what David means about people already having done their own research and not needing yet another Stevie tome........but for those who havent, maybe the book will be a nice leg up?

[ELIUD]

I'm going to send her a fan experience hoping she'll use it on the sleeve or wherever to try and get a free book.