tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443946567762130151.post3226518289005809610..comments2023-12-27T09:26:12.279-08:00Comments on Kim Fielding Writes: Please welcome Tali Spencer!Kim Fieldinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14351107783738983028noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443946567762130151.post-28501468223421309042013-02-08T16:55:11.966-08:002013-02-08T16:55:11.966-08:00Thanks for visiting! When bad reviews get me down,...Thanks for visiting! When bad reviews get me down, I go read reviews of books I *know* are excellent--and sure enough, there are always complainers. Helps me keep things in perspective.Kim Fieldinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14351107783738983028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443946567762130151.post-3845840432995225032013-02-08T08:57:39.804-08:002013-02-08T08:57:39.804-08:00I appreciate (though don't generally enjoy) re...I appreciate (though don't generally enjoy) reviews from people who find fault with my books. It's always good to know what triggers their responses. Most reviewers who leave negative reviews are respectful and I can't even get upset about how they feel. Why would I? But yes, the legal system is far harsher, as is being in the public eye, as I have been. After you've been publicly ripped by pros, you learn to depend on a strong sense of self. :D<br /><br />Thanks for being reader, Andy!Tali Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01580510151991448014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443946567762130151.post-76610519648668849942013-02-08T08:44:42.259-08:002013-02-08T08:44:42.259-08:00I've grown friendlier to lima beans, but can t...I've grown friendlier to lima beans, but can totally see them on a par with Brussels sprouts. :) Thanks for stopping by, Grace. Tali Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01580510151991448014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443946567762130151.post-50734483605032948582013-02-08T06:54:29.472-08:002013-02-08T06:54:29.472-08:00Tali,
I laughed at reading this, Brussel sprouts?...Tali,<br /><br />I laughed at reading this, Brussel sprouts? Really? How delightful. :-) I like the reviews from people who don't like the book, and take the time to say why - I guess it does wound my pride a bit, but I also try to learn from it. Look, I've been yelled at by judges, threatened with being locked up, spit on by the family of criminals I locked up, been called names, even got stabbed once and have the scar to prove it - all as part of my work. Negative reviews - please. If any of these 'tough guys/gals' wanna come tell me to my face, then we'll talk. But you're right, a writer has to say thanks and move on. <br /><br />Brussel sprouts? Wow delightful. <br /><br />AQG <br /><br />PS - got one book ahead of you, but Endre's story is next or next to next :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11525265583701105510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443946567762130151.post-74573122632021535692013-02-08T04:59:44.787-08:002013-02-08T04:59:44.787-08:00Oh Tali! That looks fabulous!! I am going to have ...Oh Tali! That looks fabulous!! I am going to have to get this! And soon. Can't wait. :D<br /><br />I love how you put the comparison of reviews. I'm going to have to tell my husband that one so he can come up with a similar phrase for me - probably not "brussel sprouts" (Though I am with you on those, I still haven't found a good way to eat them), but perhaps "lima beans" since both he and I hate them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com