tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post1562926429280894638..comments2023-10-30T06:07:54.919-05:00Comments on Making Stuff Up And Writing It Down: It's Not You, It's Your Book. Wait, Now It's You.Lynne Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18221452684484215980noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-66849735356434328682012-01-19T12:10:54.988-06:002012-01-19T12:10:54.988-06:00Great post, Lynne. Well said!Great post, Lynne. Well said!Veronica Rossihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15834719236454507432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-34915278115000264742012-01-14T15:10:59.162-06:002012-01-14T15:10:59.162-06:00Absolutely wonderful!! I haven't published a b...Absolutely wonderful!! I haven't published a book yet, but I think I'll bookmark this post for someday.Ruth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-48960289583272182092012-01-12T14:13:19.487-06:002012-01-12T14:13:19.487-06:00Marissa, I think that's one of my favorite mov...Marissa, I think that's one of my favorite movie scenes ever!<br /><br />Thank you, Em; I've read several great posts about the drama, so I feel like I'm in good company.<br /><br />Aw, Vonna, you're sweet!<br /><br />Glad you found the blog, Linda, and thank you! I'll keep the baby animals nearby just in case; they come in handy for so many things.<br /><br />Matthew, I've heard the same thing--sometimes people read a negative review, but realize the book sounds like something they might like themselves.<br /><br />Thank you so much, Kathryn! So happy you came by the blog, and I hope you enjoy the story.Lynne Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18221452684484215980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-36957240301403996542012-01-12T13:15:21.512-06:002012-01-12T13:15:21.512-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kathryn Fitzmauricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06575369841127438260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-27486942820249192152012-01-12T13:14:34.464-06:002012-01-12T13:14:34.464-06:00Wonderful advice, Lynne! And I'm so looking f...Wonderful advice, Lynne! And I'm so looking forward to reading your debut novel in May. It looks perfect!Kathryn Fitzmauricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06575369841127438260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-10956238254947034892012-01-10T06:19:23.739-06:002012-01-10T06:19:23.739-06:00Personally, as a reader, bad reviews often sell me...Personally, as a reader, bad reviews often sell me on a book, because I want to find out whether I agree.<br /><br />As a writer, I'm terrified of them. I've only got short stories published so far, and I'm pretty sure no one has ever read them, but when I get a novel published ... I don't want to think about it.<br /><br />That polar bear cub helps.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-70911882131187631052012-01-09T12:03:36.473-06:002012-01-09T12:03:36.473-06:00Excellent observations and advice. I came over fro...Excellent observations and advice. I came over from Sarah Fine's post. Glad to find you, and congratulations on your book sale! May your path be smooth with no need for those adorable baby animal videos.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-69041138652869826522012-01-09T08:20:16.885-06:002012-01-09T08:20:16.885-06:00Lynne, you are just wonderful.Lynne, you are just wonderful.Vonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17228707287799345805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-81542602300347925692012-01-09T07:48:45.167-06:002012-01-09T07:48:45.167-06:00Among the funniest, most sensible responses I'...Among the funniest, most sensible responses I've seen to the blogger/author/online review drama of this week. Great stuff!The Tool-Belted Married Lesbianshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593544683142831332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-15614894007276804452012-01-08T16:43:43.132-06:002012-01-08T16:43:43.132-06:00Love this! Just saw the first clip - pahahaha!Love this! Just saw the first clip - pahahaha!Marissa Burthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079821721448782710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-31936214733408561402012-01-08T12:08:25.655-06:002012-01-08T12:08:25.655-06:00Kelly, I can't believe I hadn't thought of...Kelly, I can't believe I hadn't thought of the penguins in sweaters! It's hard to find anything cuter than that.<br /><br />I agree, Fiona, a lot of the reviews that offend people are meant to be funny; just doesn't feel that way from the author's side.<br /><br />Yes, Raven, Godzilla would work too!Lynne Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18221452684484215980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-48789430088259091772012-01-08T09:01:15.997-06:002012-01-08T09:01:15.997-06:00Great post. I love the video of the fight. Hah. Pe...Great post. I love the video of the fight. Hah. Personally, I might like to watch Godzilla trashing a city, followed by the baby animals. heh.<br /><br />RavenRavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11906089638356227232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-46289956914351895362012-01-07T22:45:06.918-06:002012-01-07T22:45:06.918-06:00Nice post, Lynn. I've felt rage on behalf of s...Nice post, Lynn. I've felt rage on behalf of some of my already published colleagues, but never responded to a review.<br /><br />People might keep in mind those reviewers are trying REALLY hard to be funny. Oh, sweet anonymity, so easy online to spew all that snarky shit you aren't brave enough to say to someone's <br />face. Oh, the powerful feeling of making your Goodreads pals LOL. Often a negative review is probably just your book getting seated at the front row of a comedy club. Wrong place, wrong time.Fiona Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988652479881963096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-36776585214473017022012-01-07T21:20:56.420-06:002012-01-07T21:20:56.420-06:00Awesome post, and great advice! I have bookmarked ...Awesome post, and great advice! I have bookmarked videos of baby penguins in sweaters for when I feel down. I'll make sure to pull it out the next time I get a bad review.KellyHitchcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06260599935926252878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-74837270424621742262012-01-07T17:27:02.346-06:002012-01-07T17:27:02.346-06:00Elisa, I hadn't seen that clip before, but how...Elisa, I hadn't seen that clip before, but how appropriate!<br /><br />And that sounds a little nightmarish, Megan! Good idea to remember the subjectivity of reviews, although it still has to be hard when someone talks about hating it. <br /><br />I was at an author event today where C.C. Hunter (aka Christie Craig) said, "Books are like ice cream. Everyone has their own taste; if my favorite is vanilla, don't go bringing me pistachio!"<br /><br />And yes, Joanne, I'm afraid it is an actual dog. A few years ago my daughter sent that picture to her friends and told them it was her new dog, Cuddles. The girls were completely grossed out but boys walked to our house to see the dog.<br /><br />I appreciate the new follow, Mike, and the sharing of the post, Sarah!<br /><br />Thanks so much for the comments, everyone! The baby animals will rescue us all.Lynne Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18221452684484215980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-9826553148298239762012-01-07T13:27:08.272-06:002012-01-07T13:27:08.272-06:00I love this post. It reminds me a little of this s...I love this post. It reminds me a little of this scene from the Mighty Boosh.<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=719mWX65NDA&feature=relatedElisa Ludwighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16298056457578947358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-91153278881123229952012-01-07T12:33:37.150-06:002012-01-07T12:33:37.150-06:00Wise post - thanks for the reminder, Lynne. And I&...Wise post - thanks for the reminder, Lynne. And I'm going to have nightmares about that dog...er...that was a dog, right?Joanne Levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04735440622911669055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-44487426156348413642012-01-07T12:24:50.656-06:002012-01-07T12:24:50.656-06:00I love this post! I am stocking up on chocolate, w...I love this post! I am stocking up on chocolate, wine and baby polar bears so I'll be ready.Talia Vancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029105840248690575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-42105746374300305922012-01-07T12:22:20.118-06:002012-01-07T12:22:20.118-06:00Great post, Lynne! Wine + chocolate + good friends...Great post, Lynne! Wine + chocolate + good friends are lifesavers for many situations. <br /><br />And that baby polar bear! GAH SO CUTE.Jessica Spotswoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12881559695365177034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-17482992619606973672012-01-07T12:08:54.563-06:002012-01-07T12:08:54.563-06:00Lynne, you are all kinds of awesome, and so is thi...Lynne, you are all kinds of awesome, and so is this post!! Thanks xox!GinaRosatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06099074346037695048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-55040257083344271772012-01-07T11:38:22.359-06:002012-01-07T11:38:22.359-06:00I kind of fell into that a little. I didn't r...I kind of fell into that a little. I didn't really get into it with the blogger, I just blogged about how reviews are subjective and everyone should form their own opinions. (she really really hated by book. lol)<br /><br /> Unfortunately, she came and posted a comment which didn't post for some reason unbeknownst to me, then thought I'd deleted it. haha, I'd never even seen it. Oh well, hopefully water under the bridge.<br /><br />Great post. Coping strategies are good when it comes to bad reviews. We don't want to come out looking like a cry baby whiner writer.Megan Bostichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811715491350987530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-71260930409911117772012-01-07T10:22:21.992-06:002012-01-07T10:22:21.992-06:00Baby animals!! You're a genius, Lynne. (Over h...Baby animals!! You're a genius, Lynne. (Over here via Tweet from Sarah Fine--and now a follower.)Michael G-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-56329009198283320792012-01-07T08:02:04.616-06:002012-01-07T08:02:04.616-06:00WHY didn't I think of this???? Baby animals ma...WHY didn't I think of this???? Baby animals make everything so much better. Always. Forever. :)<br /><br />Great post!Amparo Ortizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05751368034351196820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-83055036308257358092012-01-07T06:39:49.718-06:002012-01-07T06:39:49.718-06:00This is a fabulous post--with great suggestions fo...This is a fabulous post--with great suggestions for coping strategies. Watching baby animal videos is an excellent way to bring your blood pressure out of about-to-have-a-stroke territory.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636585111057799728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2182828981001582609.post-79290855725659763212012-01-07T06:37:53.088-06:002012-01-07T06:37:53.088-06:00And never read reviews on Good Reads! Yikes!And never read reviews on Good Reads! Yikes!Dottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01624641148418615103noreply@blogger.com