I dont know if i would of gave it an F though, maybe a D LOLOLOL

ive read worse of Carol Lynne’s BUT ive read some absolute gems as well

Like Soul, I used the name people in my cyber life know, but for those interested, in real life my name is Tiffany. I am an avid reader (hense the name), but sadly I was not blessed with the ability to create wonderful literary escapes for other people. I have a HUGE respect for any author, good or bad, that has that ability. I have a closet full of notebooks filled with ideas, but I am too chickenshit to face negitive reviews if everyone hates them, therefore, I don’t put myself in that position. If a person can truely not stand a negitive reaction to their efforts, whatever they may be, then they shouldn’t release them for public consumption.

When I first started reading this thread I was highly offended by what I took as unnecessarily malicious comments about the book, which I thought was merely ok, but then I got to the truely unnecessarily malicious comments about other comments. Everyone has an opinion and everyone has a right to express that opinion as they see fit, but come on guys! If you notice, about halfway thru the thread it stopped being about the book at all and became personal; not about the author, but about the other bloggers. I enjoyed some of the generalized snarky comments throughout this thread, the pointed personalized ones were not needed, it just made the authors of the comments sound immature or bad tempered.

Reading the whole thread was kind of like a train wreck, grusome, uncomfortable, but too fasinating to turn away from. I hope that ALL authors, including Carol Lynne, get something constructive out of this thread. I also hope that other bloggers will actually look at their post in context and realize that whether you agree or disagree with a review or comment you can and should phrase your comment or rebuttal respectfully.

I look forward to many thought provoking reviews in the future.

I have read books by authors, that usually I adore, that I have hated. Yet I still continue to read said authors. Just because one book didn’t do it for me doesn’t make them a lousy writer. @@

**People who write these bad reviews have nothing better to do with their lives, so they spend their time trying to raise themselves up by tearing authors down. This is the most dispicable kind of crap I have ever seen. Mrs. Carol has a heart of gold and a talent that makes many kinds of people sit up and take notice of the positive things in life.
The people who write hateful things probably did not even read the entire book and see that the whole story… series I mean is a treasure that needs to be cherished and inspired.
I am glad that Carol wrote what she knew and was confident that what she wrote touched peoples lives in a postive way. My advice for Mrs. Carol is that… Not everyone is going to like your work, if that is the case… screw them.**

Do you think you’re doing the writer any favors by saying people who gave her free publicity are losers?

My dog has a heart of gold — it has his name, address, and telephone number in case he gets lost. Because he’s neutered, his prose leaved a little to be desired; all his love scenes end with the hero getting a belly rub.

She wrote what she knew? She knows men with ten inch dicks that’ll tear a woman open? And she has time to write? Is there a special cushion involved?

Anyhow, criticism is part and parcel of the job. Some of it is helpful, and some useless, but in no way is the proper public response to a reviewer, “Screw you!”

So, how do I get publicity like this? ;)

Shit. Note to self: Buy Mom a mother’s day card…

*shaking head in disgust*

A review isn't meant to take the author's time and effort into account, but to review the finished product.

Exactly. I know that an artist spent a lot of time and effort on a painting, but that doesn’t change my reaction to the painting. Ditto with novels. Major kudos to authors for writing and finishing their books; that deserves a clap on the back (and major chocolate). But that doesn’t mean the book deserves an award or an “A” rating. It’s all subjective. What works for some may not work for others. YMMV, and all of that.

Food prep should always be followed by liquor. In fact, liquor should be included in the prep.

About this, I’d say that Jane’s and Karen’s reviews make their opinions clear on the book, with very specific points addressed. Are the reviews harsh? Certainly. This tells me their opinion of the book is also harsh. They hated it. They said why, in detail.

That’s what reviews are mean to do. Give the reviewer’s opinion on the book, and address the reasons why that opinion was formed. A review isn’t meant to take the author’s time and effort into account, but to review the finished product.