Comments on: Authors Behaving Well

By: Jenna Leigh

Jenna Leigh — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:00:37 +0000

Nice to know that some of my fave authors made your ‘good’ girl list, too.

By: Sasha

Sasha — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 21:47:33 +0000

What a great post! It’s nice to see those behaving well get noticed.

By: Jess

Jess — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 03:43:39 +0000

Oh, wow. You know, your mentioning of Brenda Novak’s work of raising money for diabetes makes me want to read her. I’ve never heard of her, but as a diabetic, I really, really love it when people try and do something about it. It makes me want to support them. I’m going to make an effort to look out for it next year, to help support her. Lists like this are important because it reminds that not everything is wanktastic and for all the bad points, there are just as many good.

By: Taige Crenshaw

Taige Crenshaw — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:14:58 +0000

Great post. Authors who help out with so many worthy causes as well as help out other writers. Thanks for sharing this.

By: BevL(QB)

BevL(QB) — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:49:57 +0000

Beautiful post concept. After blogging about a recent unpleasant experience I had with an author behaving badly, I followed it up with a post about authors who are Class Acts- Michele Hauf, Jaci Burton, Annie Dean/Ann Aguirre, and (in the comments of the 1st post) Ilona Andrews.

Then there are all the authors who sponsor or contribute to charity auctions almost non-stop- Laurell Hamilton, for example, although I know there are many, many more.

As for online presence making a difference, Annie Dean/Ann Aguirre is a good example. I very seldom read non-paranormal, straight contemporaries. But I enjoy Annie’s online voice so much that I wanted to read her written “voice”. And, you know what? I enjoyed that, too!

Renee Bernard is another author who’s written “voice” I wanted to “hear” after she filled in for Robin Schone to head the erotica panels at RT Con 2006 in Daytona. I was not the only one there that enjoyed her so much that I made a point of buying (and enjoying) “A Lady’s Pleasure” when it was released a few months later.

Charlaine Harris and Maryjanice Davidson’s presence at the con also convinced me to give their Sookie and Betsy series another try after I realized that I wasn’t “hearing” their voice when I first tried them. Now, I eagerly anticipate the release of their books in audio format.

By: N.J. Walters

N.J. Walters — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:29:38 +0000

What a wonderful column. It’s great to see something so positive. Most authors work very hard to bring their best work forward, and they’re also very generous–sharing their time and knowledge with fellow writers and readers alike.

Fabulous list and I have to agree that Charlene Teglia is right up there with the best.

By: Josie

Josie — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:06:13 +0000

Great post Jane!
I know there are some authors I might never have tried if they hadn’t take the time to interact online in a positive way… Charlene is one (I loved Yule Be Mine). Kristina Cook and Helen Kay are a couple of others I’ve picked up and enjoyed after reading their guest blogs with Sybil. I’ll most likely be buying their books in the future also.
I tend to be a bit put off when an author loses their rag online, so thanks for acknowledging some of the writers who do make a positive contribution!

By: Allie

Allie — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 22:19:34 +0000

I do enjoy reading the drama that goes behind the scenes, but I do like knowing about the nice authors. The authors who seem approchable and the ones that seem nice makes me what to go out and buy there books.

By: EC Sheedy

EC Sheedy — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 21:52:45 +0000

Jane, what a great column! You are so very right about the ongoing focus on negativity. What a treat to see the positive for a change. And your A-team list was perfect. But do add Lori Foster!

As always, thanks for some good reading.

By: Jordan Summers

Jordan Summers — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 21:40:57 +0000

Great entry. I’ll second Ciar’s opinion of Charli. ;)