tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744942361776579041.post2936283600678573284..comments2024-03-29T08:23:06.264-04:00Comments on Sweet Tea Reads: When the Author Comments On Your Less Than Glowing ReviewDanielle L Zecherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01492742250595537348noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744942361776579041.post-77017210940508173682013-09-11T22:55:39.186-04:002013-09-11T22:55:39.186-04:00I can understand not being thrilled to read that s...I can understand not being thrilled to read that someone doesn't love your work. I guess that's why some authors say they never read reviews of their books. Maybe ignorance is bliss in this case.<br /><br />Food for thought, awesome! Danielle L Zecherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492742250595537348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744942361776579041.post-5019453097490851502013-09-11T22:54:07.633-04:002013-09-11T22:54:07.633-04:00This is the only time an author has ever commented...This is the only time an author has ever commented on a review of mine, so I did think that was a little odd. Danielle L Zecherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492742250595537348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744942361776579041.post-42681100695817350802013-09-11T22:52:03.787-04:002013-09-11T22:52:03.787-04:00I think the "thanks for taking the time to re...I think the "thanks for taking the time to review" response, if they must respond is definitely the best one. Danielle L Zecherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492742250595537348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744942361776579041.post-89874810653402931572013-09-11T22:51:00.923-04:002013-09-11T22:51:00.923-04:00You are very diligent about reviewing! I don'...You are very diligent about reviewing! I don't think I could keep up with all of that. I've had likes on a few goodreads reviews before this; never from the author though. <br /><br />Mine was the only review that wasn't gushing, so I guess it's the only one that she thought "needed" a positive spin. <br /><br />Thank you for calling my review "excellent"! I don't usually review, so I worry that I don't do it well.Danielle L Zecherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492742250595537348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744942361776579041.post-76368982695760285522013-09-08T17:55:05.398-04:002013-09-08T17:55:05.398-04:00We authors are, generally, a very insecure lot. Bu...We authors are, generally, a very insecure lot. But, to be in this business,you also have to generate a thick skin. She needs to work on that. She should have kept silent and used your comments as food for thought. No pun intended!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05049511202014141182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744942361776579041.post-30916903685234307602013-09-08T15:28:35.104-04:002013-09-08T15:28:35.104-04:00Interesting that you actually garnished a reply. ...Interesting that you actually garnished a reply. I would think most reviews are either not read, or ignored as just one person's opinion, at best. <br /><br />The reply did seem a bit odd or 'off', like you said, hurriedly done, without much thought.<br /><br />Hm!CLRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01207164054349835246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744942361776579041.post-22607753915100408222013-09-08T03:09:13.667-04:002013-09-08T03:09:13.667-04:00I haven't had one comment on a negative one th...I haven't had one comment on a negative one that I can remember but on some positive ones. I always appreciate the time they took to read it and leave a comment either on the post or via email. But yeah they definitely need to be careful about it because it can come off so badly sometimes. <br /><br />If they are going to leave one on a negative review best to just say thank you for your comments and taking the time to review then they need to move on. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17422129120413380189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744942361776579041.post-81771958574469142672013-09-07T16:12:18.490-04:002013-09-07T16:12:18.490-04:00I have never had an author say anything about any ...I have never had an author say anything about any of my reviews, unless it was an email or tweet to say they appreciated me taking the time to review. No one (author or reader) has ever commented on my Goodreads reviews, and I post a review there, my blog, and on Amazon for every book I read.<br /><br />That being said, I don't think that the response to your review was angry or insulting, but why did she take the time to comment on yours if she did not comment on all the others? That is the part that troubles me. I think you might be right that she is trying to explain herself so you might change your mind, but possibly she wants a more positive spin attached after your own comment to focus attention on how the book is just like other famous chefs' books and therefore worthwhile.<br />By the way, you gave an excellent review; you stated your concerns and backed them up with ideas, so it is in no way an attack on the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com