tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post4614297087616913564..comments2024-03-25T05:24:31.357-04:00Comments on Constantine: @TheIWSG #IWSG #WritersSupportGroup #writingcommunity Cathrina Constantinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-82352548574364219452022-10-13T19:39:54.463-04:002022-10-13T19:39:54.463-04:00That's why it's important to find your rig...That's why it's important to find your right audience and not let reviews get to you too much.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://lyndaryoung.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-72570603643665049402022-10-12T12:51:41.033-04:002022-10-12T12:51:41.033-04:00I read a quote somewhere that no two people read t...I read a quote somewhere that no two people read the same book :-) I agree with Tonja, though, about trusting books with mixed reviews more than those with glowing reviews. I like the premise of this one of yours (from what the reviewers said), so I'm going to check it out!Ronel Janse van Vuurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041347187777879494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-32271431682160351032022-10-11T07:34:17.940-04:002022-10-11T07:34:17.940-04:00Ironic, isn't it? Like one of my audiobooks wh...Ironic, isn't it? Like one of my audiobooks where a listener said the narrator was melodramatic while another said he was monotone. *shrugs*Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-64628596359404849552022-10-08T13:41:11.267-04:002022-10-08T13:41:11.267-04:00I've heard NetGalley is a mixed bag. You'l...I've heard NetGalley is a mixed bag. You'll get reviews, but... Of course, you'll never please everyone.<br /><br />Most of the criticism I get for my stories is understandable, but occasionally a reader will write something that flabbergasts me. One person cited my contribution to the IWSG anthology as being a story of 'insta-love.' I guess she missed the part about the MCs corresponding by mail for months. LOL Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-440701477586276882022-10-07T19:47:16.095-04:002022-10-07T19:47:16.095-04:00Oh boy, you definitely have to learn to roll with ...Oh boy, you definitely have to learn to roll with the punches, Cathrina! Not just with reviews, but in life in general. It definitely helps to have a thick skin. Have a great and creative October!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-62300745491992928192022-10-06T17:46:06.718-04:002022-10-06T17:46:06.718-04:00It's so interesting to see you differently peo...It's so interesting to see you differently people view things. Honestly, I tend to trust books with a bad review sprinkled in more than those with pure 5-stars.Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-90232682911898895612022-10-05T21:46:31.596-04:002022-10-05T21:46:31.596-04:00I totally agree with you! I totally agree with you! Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003531650502243890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-47112194103431004772022-10-05T21:45:49.031-04:002022-10-05T21:45:49.031-04:00Thanks Tyrean.Thanks Tyrean.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003531650502243890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-56846092213032417312022-10-05T18:20:41.617-04:002022-10-05T18:20:41.617-04:00This is Tyrean. I'm on my phone a d forgot to ...This is Tyrean. I'm on my phone a d forgot to sign in...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-62583977622564955732022-10-05T18:20:08.411-04:002022-10-05T18:20:08.411-04:00Glad you are getting some good reviews, even if th...Glad you are getting some good reviews, even if they disagree with each other. I've had readers I know from the RL tell me my first book was too violent or not violent enough... And these two different opinions came from people who are friends .. so you just never know. Like you said, not everyone likes the same thing. And if you write sword fighting scenes, peeps have thoughts. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-561094933347369862022-10-05T16:26:25.958-04:002022-10-05T16:26:25.958-04:00Every reader brings their own baggage to any story...Every reader brings their own baggage to any story. Bravo for receiving reviews and reading them. If I can't say something nice about someone's book--a book they've likely spent years creating--I don't say anything. I don't review it. Like everyone says, book reviews are subjective. And it can be brutal if the reader misses the point of the story. Never give up! Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-90167923380792803552022-10-05T15:55:22.850-04:002022-10-05T15:55:22.850-04:00True!True!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003531650502243890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-49211428442030066342022-10-05T15:02:36.629-04:002022-10-05T15:02:36.629-04:00It is amusing how varied the reviews are though of...It is amusing how varied the reviews are though of the same piece. I suppose that fully illustrates just how subjective all of this is. My goodness. You certainly can't please everyone. Jean Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02047709505502621618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-11313800886608964602022-10-05T15:01:48.723-04:002022-10-05T15:01:48.723-04:00Every reader has their own special take on a book,...Every reader has their own special take on a book, don't they?:) Ourselves included. Maybe because I'm an author, but if I can't leave a 4 or 5 on a review site, I don't leave a review. I might review it on my blog, but not on one of the more public sites where it can lower a writer's average. I just don't see the point.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-16331283770229513432022-10-05T11:17:47.153-04:002022-10-05T11:17:47.153-04:00Thank youThank youCathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-34077925897316887412022-10-05T11:17:38.784-04:002022-10-05T11:17:38.784-04:00True!True!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-76487938729379168082022-10-05T11:17:21.932-04:002022-10-05T11:17:21.932-04:00Thank you LoniThank you LoniCathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-29751101042775992322022-10-05T10:25:54.025-04:002022-10-05T10:25:54.025-04:00Keep up the good work
https://www.melodyjacob.com/...Keep up the good work<br />https://www.melodyjacob.com/2022/10/avoid-fabrics-that-cause-itchy-skin.htmlMELODY JACOBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05028937757407238470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-33246076140799578332022-10-05T09:56:50.631-04:002022-10-05T09:56:50.631-04:00That's why I tell those who submit something t...That's why I tell those who submit something that isn't for DLP to keep submitting as this business is so subjective.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-88995314628988243362022-10-05T09:35:59.790-04:002022-10-05T09:35:59.790-04:00People's opinions vary so much, it's so di...People's opinions vary so much, it's so difficult to tell what works and what doesn't. I like your writing. Keep up the good work. Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.com