For writers: Dealing with Negative Reviews

My friend wrote this perfect piece about dealing with negative reviews. I wanted to spread it around for any other writers who might be interested.

And as a side note, I don’t bother reviewing books that I don’t finish or care for. I feel like there is enough negativity in the world and I don’t need to make someone feel less about themselves. Especially when I am confident that despite my dislike, there are people out there who will like it and it’s not my place to ruin that for them. There are already quite a few people out there who feel that it is their role in life to correct everyone’s faults (so- called). I have no interest in being one of those people. I am happy to consistently review books I’ve enjoyed.

I say to all writers, keep writing and don’t listen to the naysayers. There’s an audience out there for all of you. Digital hugs!

Enjoy this great article on defeating negativity!!

We are told that reviews are important. Other people see reviews and decide whether or not to invest the dollar or two and take a chance on your unknown work. It has been said that Amazon doesn’t care whether the reviews are good or bad, more is better, and the more reviews your book has, […]

via How To Deal With A Negative Review (For Writers) Part I —

Happy Day of Love Love

Just a quick note to acknowledge you today.

No matter what kind of love you have in your world, I hope you’re glad that you have the ability to experience it. One of the most miserable, sudden, delicious, sad, troublesome, happy-making, heart-breaking, fantastical, incredible, insane feelings in the world.

I consider myself extraordinarily lucky to have found my hubby twenty years ago. We’ve been through so much and every time we win, we come out stronger.  Plus, he embraces my dark side. It makes me a true believer of magic and that dreams can come true.

No matter if you have someone to share it with – please accept my digital hug and thoughts of Love Love for you today.

Happy Valentine’s Day.

And here’s a picture of my cat who owns all and loves none. Not really. He loves me. I think.