James, hope you're feeling better!
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Originally Posted by TGS
This is not directed at anyone in particular, but why do contributors have to refer to authors by their surnames only - it really irritates me and makes the comments sound like a football commentary. Sorry if I've offended anyone.  |
As in "in the 'Kinshield Legacy,' May takes a ancient story and twists it to..." (I made that up, if you couldn't tell, book is real though, and good!)
What would you use instead? Ms or Mr or whole name or "the author?" Really curious. I think in my reviews I usually say something like "the author..." but I may sometimes use the surname... I can't remember. I don't feel comfortable using just the first name, especially if the first name is an initial
<--trying to decide if it's worth it to scroll back a few pages to read about the gay chickens.....
