> -----Original Message----- > From: FRIEDA2133 at aol.com [mailto:FRIEDA2133 at aol.com] > Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 9:27 PM > To: dragaera at dragaera.info > Subject: Re: Weblog > > Hi, > > Maybe what Steve needs is a patron. > > >From AOL Dictionary by Merriam-Webster > > Patron (noun) > "Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Medieval > Latin & Latin; Medieval Latin patronus patron saint, patron > of a benefice, pattern, from Latin, defender, from patr-, pater > Date: 14th century > 1 a : a person chosen, named, or honored as a special > guardian, protector, or supporter b : a wealthy or > influential supporter of an artist or writer > 2 : one that uses wealth or influence to help an individual, > an institution, or a cause " > > For example: > > Sir Paarfi of Roundwood various patrons: > > The Phoenix Guards > > "Presented, as Always, With Humble Respects To Lady Parachai > of Redstaff In Hopes that it will Meet with her Approval" > > Five Hundred Years After > > "Presented, as Always > To the Countess of Garnier > With Gratitude and Hope" > > The Paths of the Dead, The Lord of Castle Black, and Sethra Lavode > > "Presented, as Always, > To Marchioness Poorborn > With Gratitude and Affection" > > It might be a little hard to revive something from the 14th Century. > > I still like the T-shirt idea, even though, I probably will > not have any Lavodewear by the time Sethra Lavode is > published in paperback. > > Hmmm, Patron (noun) > "3 : one who buys the goods or uses the services offered > especially by an establishment" > > Heh, doesn't that make me a patron because I buy books? And > they make great gifts too. > > Bye. > > Linda G. > I think mostly it makes you a patron of the publisher. Steve needs something a bit more direct. Shawn