I've been Dear Authored...

[jl_merrow]

And yep, I trembled as I clicked on the link!. But, with Alex Beecroft's splendid example of taking something positive away from a review even if someone hated your story, I gritted my teeth and clicked.

It's a review of Sindustry Vol 1, so at least I wasn't facing it alone! And yes, there are some pretty forthright opinions expressed which I know not everyone will agree with. But I was tickled pink to read this about my story, As Beauty Does: Great story, fabulous characterization... I especially love the use of the characters’ own language choices and words to indicate who they are and how they feel *beams*

And I was even more tickled pink (tickled crimson?) to read what they had to say about my own favourite story from the anthology, Lenore Black's Fun and Games, which was the reviewer's favourite too. :D

Comments

Totally agree

[simone-42.livejournal.com]

I have to say that your story, As Beauty Does, and Lenore's story, Fun and Games made the anthology worth buying, if they hadn't been part of it, I would have felt totally cheated! I'm eagerly anticipating more from both of you, I have read and re-read your story many times and I can hear Stephen in my head-he was hilarious. Can't wait for another story from you-any possibility of a full length novel? Congrats on the review, Jen

Re: Totally agree

[jl_merrow]

Oh, thank you! *beams*
Mmm, it is a bit hard to get Stephen to shut up, sometimes, isn't it? ;D

No full length novels yet, alas! I'm trying to work up to it: I have a couple of novellas on the go at the moment which I'll keep everyone posted on!

Just updated my profile page which has details of all upcoming stories, although sadly lacking in release dates at the mo.

So glad you're enjoying my writing! :D