tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526519861558347251.post8844916576003245504..comments2024-03-20T06:15:10.306-04:00Comments on Down The Rabbit Hole: Saturday Discussion: Author/Blogger RelationshipsAmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04803751424984029342noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526519861558347251.post-4954405157589225592012-01-08T20:09:40.990-05:002012-01-08T20:09:40.990-05:00I am so far out of the loop and had no idea there ...I am so far out of the loop and had no idea there was a problem this past week. I have a negative review I have been struggling with writing and have even asked a couple of my blogger friends to edit it so it does not come across so extremely negative. Excellent post on our relationships and one we should all keep in mind.Stacy at The Novel Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11438410877723922583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526519861558347251.post-9179479029906498572012-01-08T01:12:59.038-05:002012-01-08T01:12:59.038-05:00It really is a small world, because I was having t...It really is a small world, because I was having this exact conversation at my writers group today. I can honestly see both sides to the argument. <br /><br />As a writer, I'm honestly thankful for all reviews I get. Someone took time out of their busy lives to read my book and share their thoughts on it, good or bad. I'm so thankful for that. Sure, positive reviews are great, but bad ones are valuable too because they show me what flaws I need to work on for the next book.<br /><br />Likewise though, I can definitely see the awkwardness in the situation, too. Personally, I hope to at least email anyone who reviews my books and thank them for their time and consideration. And again, if the review is negative, I'd still thank the reviewer for helping me grow as a writer.<br /><br />Those authors who don't realize what a valuable learning tool bloggers and reviewers give to us are doomed to stagnancy. <br /><br /><br />Smiles!<br />Lori<br /><br /><br />P.S.-- Amber, I agree with you 100% that we shouldn't let a few rude, unprofessional, childish individuals ruin what we love about YA. People will always shoot their mouths (or angry comments) off without thinking, but there are so many more awesome people in the world, the mean-spirited ones aren't worth the energy.LoriStronginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10764202539292045963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526519861558347251.post-34849630865087815382012-01-07T19:24:21.547-05:002012-01-07T19:24:21.547-05:00While I'm not (consciously) trying to keep on ...While I'm not (consciously) trying to keep on writers' good side by the tone of my reviews, it's a bit unlikely that my blog will ruffle any author's feathers.<br /><br />I choose to write recommendations, just discussing the YA books which I believe will truly hit home with their intended readership, rather than reviewing every book that I read. My way of connecting the right book with the right reader (once a librarian...)<br /><br />Yes, I know that critique/critical reviews (especially of highly-publicized books) are very important for librarians, teachers, and other book selectors. It's just not me who will be writing those critical reviews at present.<br /><br />(found you through MotherReader & LeeWind's Comment Challenge)<br /><br />**Katy Manck<br />Recommending YA books beyond the bestsellers at http://BooksYALove.blogspot.com<br />Follow me on Twitter @BooksYALoveKaty Manck, MLShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06271516779182899993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526519861558347251.post-85861871818622442132012-01-07T15:06:11.625-05:002012-01-07T15:06:11.625-05:00I agree. Authors should know by now that they will...I agree. Authors should know by now that they will get bad reviews, I mean I'm sure they were turned down a few times in the publishing world before they were published. They should know by now that not everyone will like there book, I'm sure they haven't liked every book they've ever read. And most reviewers say they will always post a review with their honest opinion- good or bad- I don't think they should be put down for having an opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526519861558347251.post-84053175122987332682012-01-07T11:24:58.496-05:002012-01-07T11:24:58.496-05:00Well said. I've always thought we should be qu...Well said. I've always thought we should be quick to praise and slow to criticize. In college, I learned that when critiquing a piece, for every negative thing you find, you should find at least one positive. Sometimes people let their passion take over and, you're right, they say things that they will probably come to regret. Yes, we're all entitled to an opinion but we also have an obligation as human beings to present that opinion in a decent and constructive way.<br /><br />I don't write YA but an author is an author is an author. We should always aim to build up, not tear down, each other.<br /><br />Great post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526519861558347251.post-8583592326702888152012-01-07T10:22:51.122-05:002012-01-07T10:22:51.122-05:00Well put, Amber. Because your YA is also my YA, th...Well put, Amber. Because your YA is also my YA, the YA that empowers readers and writers alike. The YA that makes us laugh and cry and love and hate. Write on & read on, girl!Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526519861558347251.post-42274084161926188692012-01-07T05:09:31.731-05:002012-01-07T05:09:31.731-05:00I think authors should be able to look at the poss...I think authors should be able to look at the possitive side of things rather than the negative. Yes it is likely that their book will not be everyones cup of tea. They should be able to see the silver lining. They sold/ are going to sell how many copies? How many good reviews have they already recieved? And most negative reviews aren't 100% Negative. There should be one possitive thing in the review that the author can see and say "Well atleast I've got that" <br /><br />On the other hand reviewers should try to not let it get to them either. They should be able to realise that they have dealt with many pleasant and gracious authors. Like every category of people, there is always one person that spoils it for the rest or doesn't get on with you, so don't let that brand the rest of the group! bloggers should also try to be gracious when reviewing a dud book. If they didn't like it they will probably be a little annoyed because they wasted their time on the novel. Instead they should try and see the other side of things. That author put in a lot of hard work, so try to be nice about it. don't lie and say it was the best book in the whole wide world, but don't forget to list the possitive things about the novel and articulate reasons as to why you didn't like this or that and how that might be because of such and such that happened in the story/ a personal preference.<br /><br />It would be a pity to see some trivial things such as personality clashes or differences between a few people ruin a perfectly well run book blogging community! Wonderful article! well saidNatalie_vintage_girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089063496465996399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526519861558347251.post-31338768338867020242012-01-07T04:11:29.055-05:002012-01-07T04:11:29.055-05:00Great post - most of the Goodreads stuff has passe...Great post - most of the Goodreads stuff has passed me by, and I think I'm probably happy to not know the finer details, but from the amount of stuff I've seen about it this is something that was well worth saying. :)Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408167904801253874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526519861558347251.post-12177398477117356702012-01-07T01:06:07.392-05:002012-01-07T01:06:07.392-05:00I will admit that YA (until recently) was never so...I will admit that YA (until recently) was never something I was really interested in. Not because I thought the authors were snarky entitled wackos, but because I was operating under this misconception it was all about vampires/werewolves/Mary Sues. (I've since been disabused of that idea.) But in the six days it's been since I've joined the blogging world, I've been exposed to authors, reviewers, and their interaction with one another. It's been quite the wake-up call, let me tell you!<br /><br />I'm disappointed in the author's who've done this. It's definitely beyond the limits of professionalism and respecting boundaries. It's embarrassing for everyone involved. These people are giving YA a bad name, as you pointed out. But also as you pointed out, these people don't even represent the majority. And I think as long as fantastic authors like Hannah Moskowitz (I don't know if you've seen her posts via Goodreads), it's a positive sign.<br /><br />Also like you said, this community should be about respect and camaraderie. Definitely, this has given me, as a fledgling blogger, a chance to think about what I value and how I view reviews, authors, and limits. <br /><br />Thanks so much for this wonderful, insightful post. I really appreciate this.<br /><br />Renae @ <a href="http://respiring-thoughts.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Respiring Thoughts</a>Renaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06571628392808630685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526519861558347251.post-72583742356156040042012-01-07T01:05:52.325-05:002012-01-07T01:05:52.325-05:00Amen! Well said. The YA community rocks, authors a...Amen! Well said. The YA community rocks, authors and bloggers alike. Together, we can do great things and we should never lose sight of that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01332426347997158850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4526519861558347251.post-47045483087133080022012-01-07T00:57:21.097-05:002012-01-07T00:57:21.097-05:00Very, very well said.Very, very well said.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.com