LaMa, it was the 'sacrifice your second born for the hope of summer' tradition.
Chuck Jones
in WV, USA
Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 | 10:24 AM
To understand that, you have to know Steve. Steve does months of research on whatever topic he writes a book on. If he couldn't convinve himself that this creature existed, he wasn't going to write the book. That's where Bill comes in partially. For one, Steve didn't believe in the Pleasaur idea, there would have to be hundreds, if not thousands of them in there to last as long as they have. There wouldn't be enough food for them, they'd soon starve and die. Steve's book, like all his other books, is fiction based on fact. The book desrcribes true events that have trapped this creature in there during the 1930's. I can't give away the details, read the book. It's already been optioned for a major motion picture. MEG will be out next summer, The Loch is sure to follow soon after that. I believe you're from Scotland, right? To those who aren't, there's a contest to win an all expense paid trip to Loch Ness through this book. Those who don't live in Scotland, pick the book up and eter the contest. I have.
Chuck Jones
in WV, USA
Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 | 10:27 AM
Wintertime is when you've got to watch out for this creature.
There is not enough food in Loch Ness to support even one herbivorous creature of the purported size of the monster, and a carniverous one, as you seem to be suggesting would starve even more quickly.
If this creature has been there since the 1930s, assuming it consumed every living creature, human and otherwise, that has been on, in, or around the loch since 1930, it still couldn't be bigger than a large trout.
All of the evidence we have of the depth of Steve's research is your opinion, which frankly is less than we have to prove the existance of God.
If you're going to make up a story starring a fictional monster, at least go for one of the more probable ones, like Bigfoot or something.
To be honest, the very fact that you refuse to come up with any sort of evidence, refuse to answer any of my questions and tell me you can't 'give away the details' really says it all..
Marketing scam to get people to read the book, I wonder?
Marketing scam to get people to read the book, I wonder?
Chuck Jones
in WV, USA
Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 | 01:53 PM
Not at all-the book will be a hit one way or another, as will the movie. http://www.theloch.com is a site especially for this book. If I were going to push a book it would be on a site larger than this one LOL. I'm saying the book has the answers you're asking in it, including what it is. There is no Pleasaur there.
Frankly, having read the first few pages of the book, it may (just about) become a trashy schlock horror film which sinks into obscurity.
But the writing is dire.
I don't believe there is any sort of giant creature in the Loch. There is no evidence that there is whatsoever. Did you not read my earlier post?
Again, your response that "If I were going to push a book it would be on a site larger than this one LOL"and "I'm saying the book has the answers you're asking in it, including what it is." just re-enforces my distrust of you.
Not giving me answers.
Sounds like exactly the sort of thing someone trying to promote a crappy book would do.
And, oh look! You're directing me to buy the book. Yet again.
Chuck Jones
in WV, USA
Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 | 02:24 PM
If you've read the first few pages of the book then you've seen the scientists, etc. that think this fictional book is more valid than the so-called true books about Loch Ness. It's copyrighted is the reason I'm not giving out any more.
I've read the first three pages of the story.
Which is what amazon.com give you. I stand by my assertation that the writing is dire.
I have not seen any part where 'scientists, etc.' have validated it over other books where people claim the story, or the basis thereof, is real. I'm sure there's something saying that. I don't doubt you there.
The reason you are not willing to answer any of my very vague questions is because it's copyrighted?
That's a pile of bull.
If you tell us in your own words, without resorting to a "cut and paste" from Amazon, there is absolutely no Copyright issue. I gotta throw in with Boo on this one - Poo...
LOL!!! Believe me, I'm not Steve. I'm a disabled police officer. I read one of his books called The Trench and his website was listed. I emailed him and told him how much I enjoyed his book. uring that time I had just broken my nech and herniated and ruptered nearly every vertebrae in my back. On top of that my wife divorced me because I was no longer able to be a police officer. His book took my mind off of all that. He asked me what I was doing for money. Worker's Compensation went from government controlled to privately controlled. My neurosurgeon said I wouldn't get any better, only worse. That was over 3 yrs. ago and he was right. I constantly lose control of my arms, legs, and some other things I don't want to mention. Steve offered me a job. I agreed although I've never done anything like that before. As it turns out, I'm a natural at it. That's my relationship to Steve, he's a friend. If it weren't for him I would starve and not be able to buy my medication or pay for my doctor visits. I am not Steve Alten, howwever, there needs to be more people in this world like Steve.
Chuck Jones
in WV, USA
Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 | 04:18 PM
It's a normal sea creature that has perhaps mutated. The Navy has encountered it in the North Sea and call it the gloop. There was an underwater passageway from the loch to the North Sea that collapsed during the construction of a road in the 30's, trapping this one in the loch. Before that they used the loch to "spawn". Don't buy the book, wait until it comes to your local library and check it out. Loren Coleman, the world's leading cryptosoologist is one who said this theory is more valid than the "true" stories from the loch. Just stay off the water or near it during the winter months.
If your story is true, then I feel for you. That would be an awful thing for anyone to go through.
However (and I don't mean to be unfeeling) we only have your word for it.
Assuming you're not just making it up, I frankly have even more reason to doubt you. Either you were going through an awful time in your life and a 'friend' helped you, so you are indebted to them, or as you say "Steve offered me a job. I agreed although I've never done anything like that before. As it turns out, I'm a natural at it.".
You can either argue that he is your employer, or a friend. It's irrelevant.
You've now admitted to being involved with him. And he wants to sell his book, and then possibly a film of it.
You've completely skewed this topic with your implorations to buy the book.
We don't believe you.
Accept that.
