Comments on: What’s Next, Marketman?

By: maria

maria — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 07:29:24 +0000

For me, your blog is interesting because you’re keeping it real. I really go back to the april fool entry because it’s so, grabe, nakakatawa, nakakaaliw at nakakalokah. Please don’t change how you write it eh? Just let it flow. I think your gut feel on what to write is excellent.

Please write a book or have an am radio show. Trust me. Radio is more colorful than television. It still makes the brain try to visualize and it also doesn’t pry into one’s sensibilities so much. Besides, i can bake while listening to your future show.

I will definitely line up and have that book signed. Nakanaman! :) One request though, please don’t use the glossy magazine paper for its pages. Once it catches just a whiff of humidity… inay… super stick together ang mga pahina. Loss ang beauty and legacy. Matuk mo ba yun?

O siya, i hope to have more time tuning into your blog this month. The past season was … nakakalagot hininga sa pressure… but oh-so-enriching to the bulsa.

I have to stop watching Alisa Alano… it’s … infectious.

By: Kulasa

Kulasa — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 06:48:18 +0000

This is a wonderful blog. I don’t really think you should change anything. Write what you feel like writing – as you said, whoever reads them, reads them. I’ve dragged hubby Kulas to Salcedo Market and some of those places you’ve mentioned and we’ve tried your recipes.

My response to your questions:
#5 – WHAT????!!!! A definite NO – period.
#6 – I’d buy a book. I’d even fall in line to get one signed!

By: cookie

cookie — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 04:31:47 +0000

MM – your blogs are a wonderful opportunity for me to connect with my home country. I love reading about all the great market places, produce, recipes, people, activities. In fact, because of your blog, when I was home last year, I dragged my mother to Makati just to experience the Saturday market. I am an avid reader!! Keep up the wonder job!

By: Marketman

Marketman — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 03:31:27 +0000

trish et al, as far as publishing a book, I have seen the results of too many situations where the publishers have mucked up a book, so I am actually leery of all but the best…as a result, the alternative is to underwrite the book myself, which means I have to foot the entire bill, then worry about distribution, but that would give me total control on style, content, etc. and would still have to hire editors, etc. to make it readable… Hmmm, its a major investment…

By: Joann Delarossa

Joann Delarossa — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 23:31:47 +0000

One thing about you MM is that you put together the most delicious or beautiful things be it food, decor or flowers at the best or valued price. Iâ€™m amazed that others throw so much money just to say that they spent a lot for it. Your examples shows that you can have class without breaking the bank.

By: trishlovesbread

trishlovesbread — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:58:59 +0000

P.S. Clothilde of the Chocolate and Zucchini foodblog got a publishing contract–I don’t see why Marketman couldn’t.

By: LyngFelv

LyngFelv — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 07:56:20 +0000

It’s amazing how many lives you’ve touched as evidenced by those who had left their comments above. Not surprising ‘coz I enjoy your site as well, the style, the wit, modesty, sincerity, crystal clear description etc. Keep up (not just good but) the GREAT job you’ve started and more power. . .

I suggest that you stay in publishing if you may.

By: saltysweet

saltysweet — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:49:02 +0000

You’ve done a great job, marketman! You’re a blessing to those of us who live away from our beloved Philippines and I look forward to reading of your good work in the years to come. Best regards!

By: len

len — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 23:30:22 +0000

My only advice is —

QUIT WHILE YOU’RE STILL AHEAD OF THE GAME.

But then, I might as well get my shotgun and earn and early entry into paradise.

By: blue

blue — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 05:53:31 +0000

oops..i’m not in my proper faculties..erratum: “write” for “right” teehee..