Second Chances, Bookwise (a reader reacts)

[lagilman]

Usually Google Alerts tells me, each morning, where the latest pirated torrent of my books has popped up, and not much more (yeah, great way to wake up, I know). But this morning it gave me a much nicer gift.

http://waitingforfairies.com/2011/how-to-miss-out-on-great-books/


Do I wish I got every reader on the first go-round? Of course. But as I said in this week's Practical Meerkat, every reader brings their own lunch to the picnic. If you're not ready for a book... well, books wait. I'm just glad - for whatever reason - that she gave STAYING DEAD another try, and the second time was the charm.


[remember, readers: for every nice thing you say about a book, somewhere an author gets her wings! Or at least another dose of courage to push forward on her revisions]





and now, based on how many typos I had to correct while typing this, it's time for me to get some coffee...

Comments

[timwb.livejournal.com]

Does one thank reviewers for good reviews? Is it considered good form?

[lagilman]

I tend not to, for professional reviewers, unless I encounter them in person - just as I don't comment about negative reviews. My own gut feeling is "let them do their job unmolested either way."

Blogger-reviewers I take on a case-by-case basis.

[firynze.livejournal.com]

One concept that I absolutely adore is Dean Wesley Smith's idea of the obsolescence of the "produce model" of books/publishing: "Books don't spoil. They don't go bad. They're there for you when you're ready for them."

I love that.