tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071578858787530823.post3464735374140743798..comments2024-03-04T17:11:47.153-06:00Comments on One Woman's Write: The Ups and Downs of Writinglinda_rettstatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17409729869837474776noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071578858787530823.post-35854306208472087882011-06-26T14:43:59.446-05:002011-06-26T14:43:59.446-05:00I was happy with all of my reviews, however a side...I was happy with all of my reviews, however a side comment made by one reviewer got to me. In fact, its still sticking in my craw (whatever that is.) She said the reader had to suspend belief because in her world, the sheriff would never get away with what he did. Okay, true. But...Southern Exposure is a romantic comedy. And I instantly thought of fifty books where suspending belief was required to make the story work. I kinda wanted to send that list of books to that reviewer, but I didn't. I knew she was showing off her background in law enforcement. Instead I thanked her, and moved on. Developing a tough skin is part of the job. However, I am hoping that I won't have to develop elephant-thick skin in order to enjoy a successful publishing career.Herman and Dorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435630776038064709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8071578858787530823.post-69639007297461364662011-06-25T14:11:18.934-05:002011-06-25T14:11:18.934-05:00Good subject, Linda. We are all reaction machines ...Good subject, Linda. We are all reaction machines - it's the nature of being human. Learning how to handle criticism is hard but a great step in being adult. Mostly we try hard to be adult, but I find myself still pouting when I get a bad review or an editor does not like something. Your advise is great--to take each one and consider it. Hard to do. I notice on my various lists mostly we defend each other when perhaps better would be for each of us to support each other in absorbing the blow and keep on treking...Infogypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15598764569161683076noreply@blogger.com