Book Warning!!! Options

[julie32]

I bought a copy of Judith's Dynasty book and never received it. I bought it through Amazon.com and they charged my credit card for the book. I contacted Amazon yesterday and they gave me a refund of my money. They told me they can't verify the actual shipping or delivery of the book so they gave me a refund.

I don't mean to make Judith look bad but I don't think she has been completely honest with all of us. I'm just writing to let anyone who bought the book through Amazon, you can get your money back.

Judith....I really hope your book comes out soon cause I can't wait to read it.

[judithmoose]

I bought a copy of Judith's Dynasty book and never received it.  I bought it through Amazon.com and they charged my credit card for the book.  I contacted Amazon yesterday and they gave me a refund of my money.  They told me they can't verify the actual shipping or delivery of the book so they gave me a refund.

I don't mean to make Judith look bad but I don't think she has been completely honest with all of us.  I'm just writing to let anyone who bought the book through Amazon, you can get your money back.

Judith....I really hope your book comes out soon cause I can't wait to read it.

Julie,

My book is out and there are 35 copies currently being delivered through DHL as I type this message. I would like to point out something that it seems quite a few people have managed to forget: I do not control Booksurge or Amazon nor do I have any control over how quickly or slowly they get something delivered. I used them on this project before I started my own publishing house because they handled two of my other books without any problem. I had no clue that this book would end up being the biggest headache known to man and quite honestly, I'm at the point to where I wish I had never written it at all. Contrary to popular belief, I'm not making up some story of writing a book on the series, I'm not trying to create chaos on any of the boards and I'm certainly not sitting on this side of the world trying to scam people out of money. I wrote this book because I loved the series and wanted to share my love of the show with other fans, nothing more and nothing less.

I'm finished with the inuendo, the comments and defending myself or work. I know this book is finished, I know it's in print and within the next few days there are quite a few people who will holding their copies. I don't care what gets said about the book anymore, I don't care what anyone has to say about me anymore. At this point, I don't even care if it sells another copy because it's no longer something that I can take any pleasure from. Buy it, don't buy it, get refunds, do whatever you want but don't presume to accuse me of being a liar because a publisher didn't get a book out on time.

[Angiebaby]

I'd like to defend Judith here. I've ordered the book from her directly and am one of those getting it sent out very soon. Judith has been very helpful about posting/printing information and also very apologetic about any delays even when they were not her fault.

I'm hoping to get my copy this week/early next week and I'm sure whoever is first to get this book will post a positive review of it.

Thank you in advance for the book Judith - we are all really keen to see a proper Dynasty book.....we're just all a bit excited that's all.

[julie32]

Judith...I really didn't mean to attack you personally...sorry. But you have to admit, you have been promising this book for almost 6 month now. You should have just told people..."hey, I'm having problems with it"...end of story.

I do think your book will be sucessful and I will buy one when it finally comes out.
If you have another way for me to purchase and receive the book, please let me know. But you also have to understand where people are coming from....there are ALOT of scams over the net, I'm not saying this is one of them. But I think if you were up front with people about the timing....things would have been easier for you.....

Like I said, I sorry if you think I was attacking you personally....that was not my purpose.

[judithmoose]

Thank you for your message. I too apologize for snapping your head off. Unfortunately this process has been a long and tedious one and I have tried to keep you as updated as I possible could. I can only report what I am told and when I received no word from the publisher, I assumed that everything was moving along smoothly. As soon as I knew it wasn't going smoothly I have been in constant contact with them trying to get the book processed, printed and delivered.

Again, my apologies for taking your head off and I hope you'll forgive my temporary tantrum.

[julie32]

My apologies to you also...People know me on this board and I LOVE Dynasty like everyone else....

Please let us know when things are staightened out cause I WILL buy your book.

Thanks...Judith.

[judithmoose]

My apologies to you also...People know me on this board and I LOVE Dynasty like everyone else....

Please let us know when things are staightened out cause I WILL buy your book.

Thanks...Judith.

If you'll send me your address via either regular e-mail or private message I will send you the bonus material that the people who ordered from me are getting. I offered it a few weeks ago to those who had ordered from Booksurge and Amazon as an apology for the delay in getting their books shipped.

[Marc Colby]

Hello there

I am so happy for Judith and all those who understand her problem. I myself did not order her book, but I am glad to see that in this time there are still people who cherish the historical words: 'to err is human, to forgive divine.'

Marc

[Claudia Blaze]

I'm finished with the inuendo, the comments and defending myself or work.  I know this book is finished, I know it's in print and within the next few days there are quite a few people who will holding their copies.  I don't care what gets said about the book anymore, I don't care what anyone has to say about me anymore.  At this point, I don't even care if it sells another copy because it's no longer something that I can take any pleasure from.  Buy it, don't buy it, get refunds, do whatever you want but don't presume to accuse me of being a liar because a publisher didn't get a book out on time.

Wow, these are harsh words from an author. saying you don't care about something you've written is drastic to say the least. I think people are just getting nervous because the same things have been promised for months. It's been promised to be released since August. Here it is the week before Thanksgiving, and.....

At least those people who's books were sent out last Friday Nov. 11, should be getting theirs. I believe they were promised them this week. Hopefully that does in fact happen or I fear there will be another round of "what happened?" posts.

But I am hopeful that we haven't put our faith in something that is only going to disappoint.

[Robin]

My copy is on its way (destination: Amsterdam, The Netherlands). Judy gave me a tracking number for DHL and this morning, 8 hours ago, it left Las Vegas. A few minutes ago, this was the result (it is sent to Amsterdam, the Netherlands):

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November 17, 2005 15:32 Las Vegas, NV - USA Shipment picked up


November 17, 2005 15:54 Las Vegas, NV - USA Departing origin


November 18, 2005 00:06 Wilmington - Clinton Field, OH - USA Transferred through Wilmington - Clinton Field - USA


November 18, 2005 07:11 Wilmington - Clinton Field, OH - USA Departed from DHL facility in Wilmington - Clinton Field - USA


November 18, 2005 07:40 New York City Gateway, NY - USA Arrived at DHL facility in New York City Gateway - USA


November 18, 2005 09:40 New York City Gateway, NY - USA Transferred through New York City Gateway - USA


November 18, 2005 12:28 New York City Gateway, NY - USA Departed from DHL facility in New York City Gateway - USA

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I'll let you all know when I get the book,

Robin

[judithmoose]

I just checked with DHL and it's actually six books that are currently being delivered throughout the U.S. today and three of them have already been received. The other three are all scheduled to be at their destinations by 3:00 and I trust they will be.

[Robin]

That's great news, Judith! I'm sorry to hear (AGAIN) that people are so suspicious. I know you mean well, so it must hurt like hell. Maybe people can make a photo of their book after it arrives. I will as soon as I have it, just to prove that it really exists.

Take care,

Robin

[kristian collins]

really? how much do we really need to know about dynasty thats not been said b4 the only persion id be intrested in wrinting about dynasty would be joan collins.
why are people fliping over some book? get reall please im not gonna get it as i have lots of bios books clipings on dynasty to make me happy

kristian but remember its only some book only people that know about the ins and outs of dynasty are the actors from the show and the people that worked on it.

[judithmoose]

really? how much do we really need to know about dynasty thats not been said b4 the only persion id be intrested in wrinting about dynasty would be joan collins.
why are people fliping over some book? get reall please im not gonna get it as i have lots of bios books clipings on dynasty to make me happy

kristian   but remember its only some book only people that know about the ins and outs of dynasty are the actors from the show and the people that worked on it.

Joan wrote the introduction and my co-author's "day job" is being Joan's personal assistant.

[Laurie]

Joan wrote the introduction and my co-author's "day job" is being Joan's personal assistant.

I am glad everybody is happy again. I am going to have to get this book.

Blessings,
Laurie

[judithmoose]

Out of curiosity Kristian, do you have the A&E Biography on Joan? If so go to the end credits. After the ones of Joan and Jeffrey Lane, the screen changes to another list. I'm the Judith A. Moose at the top of the list and Paul Keylock is directly under it. There's a ton of stuff about Joan that isn't in your magazine clippings.

[judithmoose]

I am glad everybody is happy again. I am going to have to get this book.

Blessings,
Laurie

Laurie,

If you're planning to order it from Amazon or Booksurge, please wait until I let you know that they are indeed finished with it. I've been calling them half the morning and I'm only getting people's answering machines.

Thanks!

[kristian collins]

Out of curiosity Kristian, do you have the A&E Biography on Joan?  If so go to the end credits.  After the ones of Joan and Jeffrey Lane, the screen changes to another list.  I'm the Judith A. Moose at the top of the list and Paul Keylock is directly under it.  There's a ton of stuff about Joan that isn't in your magazine clippings.

yes i do dear! im not saying anything out of turn. but if joan wanted ever single part of her life writen about she would do it her self!!!!. i love joan and i know lots about her, but i think i have to stop wanting to know every thing about her life!!
who she knows what she said in her private life is only for joans and family/friends to know about!, thats what im saying we as fans do not need to know such things as for magazine clippins !! i happy with them and joans lovely books her storys her words, the facts right from her mouth if she wants us to know what shes eating or doing, joan can let us know............................................................................
.................!! not anyone only her
regards kristian

ps love to all jonnie fans xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[denver darling]

Dear Kristian

I think you may have misunderstood Judith. She is just saying that Joan Collins fully supports Judith's book and she even wrote the introduction for it. Judith has assisted in the production of the A&E Network’s Biography episode on Joan Collins so she knows Joan. The book is also co-written by Joan's own assistant Paul Keylock. The Dynasty cast is each getting a copy so they must have endorsed this book too and even contributed to it in some way. I think it is great that you are lucky enough to have heaps of Joan Collins and Dynasty information in your collection. However alot of us are not so fortunate. I for one don't have any reading info on the show. There are not even any second hand books in the Aussie book shops here to get an old copy of the Dynasty bio So I'm really looking forward to getting this book as it seems to have heaps of info on our beloved soap opera hee hee It has 704 pages and has heaps of photos too all 723 of them. I'm looking forward to curling up in a comfy chair with and nice hot frothy mug of mocca drink and some nibblies and escaping into the rich exotic Dynasty world by reading this book hee hee By the way Kristian, I would love your Joan doll, she is just beautiful - you lucky girl

Here is the amazon.com link so you can read the reviews if you are curious

dynasty book reviews

And here is Judith's summary of the contents of the book so you can see what it contains.

Introduction by Joan Collins.

Author Dedications

Chapter One – Let The Games Begin – This section offers the history of how Aaron Spelling was approached for Dynasty as well as how Esther and Richard Shapiro became involved. It covers a few of their previous projects and brief descriptions of what they thought of the series.

Chapter Two – Denver’s First Family – Extensive character breakdowns with biographies for not only the character but also the cast members.

Chapter Three – History in the Making – From casting George Peppard and switching to John Forsythe to the arrival of Joan Collins and the phenomenal rise of the show’s popularity, this chapter covers the ins and outs of the inner-sanctum.

Chapter Four – Double Takes – This section covers those little moments that the continuity people forgot about. Examples include the actual number of years Blake and Alexis were married (there were three different versions to choose from), how Roger Grimes died three different times throughout the series and how Ellen Carrington went from dying when Blake was four to burning in a fire in Season Six. Also included will be a fairly long list of mistakes made during the episodes. For example, in one of the Season Six episodes Alexis and Ben are in Hong Kong trying to have Blake stripped of his South China Sea oil leases. When Ben double-crosses Alexis she lunges at him holding a cigarette in her right hand. She drops the cigarette somewhere along the way because you never see her holding it again. They have a struggle and then she steps back and watches him leave while vowing revenge with still no cigarette. Shouldn’t the hotel room or at least a piece of furniture be on fire by then?

Chapter Five – You Too Can Dress Like Alexis – This portion is mainly geared toward the merchandising. From the Nolan Miller Dynasty Collection to the dress patterns for McCall’s to Forever Krystle and Carrington to the puzzles, calendars and everything in between it’s all here.

Chapter Six – Media Madness – TV Guide supplied every single ad for both Dynasty and The Colbys that ran as well as the covers. Combine those with a few dozen assorted magazine covers (lord knows they can’t all be in here) and the artwork for the Hollywood Reporter ads celebrating Dynasty’s Anniversary along with many more pieces.

Chapter Seven – And The Winner Is… - Dynasty’s nominations and award wins including photos from The People’s Choice Awards, Emmy Awards, Soap Opera Digest Awards and the Golden Globes.

Chapter Eight – After All These Years – Dynasty fans from around the world share their thoughts about the series and their favorite memories.

Chapter Nine - I Remember It Well – A trivia quiz for all those Dynasty buffs out there.

Chapter Ten – Tune In Next Week – The episode guide to end them all. This chapter starts with a piece of fiction written by an Australian fan as a prelude for the story of how Blake and Krystle met and became engaged. The end of the story will then begin the episode guide with all 217 episodic production titles, original airdates, guest stars and storyline synopsis’ included. That will be followed with Dynasty The Reunion and then with a piece of fiction I wrote 10 years ago that answered more than the Reunion did and supplied Alexis with that happy ending she always should have had.

Chapter Eleven – They’re Coming To Take Me Away – The history and episode guide for The Colbys.

Chapter Twelve – Out and About With the Cast of Dynasty – A “where are they now” type of section and a look back at off-screen moments shared between cast members.

Chapter Thirteen – What Were They Thinking? – The hideous excuse for a Dynasty movie that ABC should be ashamed of themselves for giving it a time slot.

Chapter Fourteen – I’m Coming Out – Coverage of 20th Century Fox’s long-awaited release of the official DVD box sets.

Chapter Fifteen – A Word From Our Sponsor – A very special section filled with ads designed specifically for the cast members and what they’re involved in at the moment. This will cover all of the books written, upcoming charity events, etc…

Chapter Sixteen – Tell Me More! – Links to cast member websites and those run by assorted fans throughout the world.

Appendix 1 – Dynasty Theme Sheet Music
Appendix 2 – Author Bios
Appendix 3 – Bibliography
Acknowledgements

[kristian collins]

i understand thanks, yes i new what she was saying its all good any intrest in dynasty / joan...or other stars from the show are good! it just gos to show how popular the show is/ and how much the stars are loved!!! anytime i see them i always think oh look "alexis" "sammy! jo" "falon" the show will never die.... it shaped the 80s this unique stunning show......linda and joan was amazing. as for the book it dose sound intresting i got carryed away with my self!!! but i can see everyones point hope it all works out as for the lady that has writen this book, i wish u everything you hoped for with it

fans and well wishers should "sticktogether"


regards kristian xx