Writers are a pretty self-conscious bunch. We work for hours day in and day out, sacrificing so much, and never really know if what we're doing is worth it. Is it good or just crap? The only way to know if the stories in our head come out on paper (or e-reader) as vividly as we hope is to get feedback from readers. The best way to thank an author for a story you read and enjoyed is a review, whether it be on Amazon, Goodreads, email, blog post, FB post.
Recently my husband passed my debut novel, the only one in print, on to a coworker. Two days later he came home with this note:
Hi Stephanie,
I loved your book! You are an amazing (with the word "amazing" underlined TWICE!) writer. I read it in a day and a half. Can't wait to read your next one and I loved the title. Continue writing...it's what you should be doing!!
This has to be the best review/letter I've ever received about my work. It really means the world to me!
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Thanks for sharing! I think I'll be sending some of my favorite authors some love.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by!! It's pen of those things I don't think people really realize!! :)
DeleteThat was supposed to say "one" of those thing! LOL!
DeleteWow! That is awesome! So often people (readers) don't know how just the slightest note, comment, or email can make us feel as writers. I know that had to feel wonderful when you got that note. I'm happy for you. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by!!! I was completely on cloud 9 when I read it!!
DeleteThat's awesome, Stephanie! It's a also a nice reminder that sometimes it's the little things that we do that can really make someone's day.
ReplyDeleteYES!!!!!! A little kindness and thoughtfulness can go a long long way!! :)
DeleteAh yes. I bet you walked on air all day.
ReplyDeleteI get so nervous about people I know reading my books, but SO love to hear when one of them enjoys the book, or better yet recommends it to someone else. Very cool.
And you totally deserved that kind note!
Awww! That must have made you feel so good! Congrats.
ReplyDeleteWow! That's so sweeet.. Having goosebumps. I hope to receive such an encouraging note from one of my readers (in the future when I become an author haha)
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!
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