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Originally Posted by wyndslash
@grace: that's just sneaky (about the plant, i mean). i mean, real authors should just let the general public decide. besides, there are always going to be people who like your book, and people who won't. asking friends to do positive reviews is just nasty. i also feel that you're putting your friend in a difficult position. at least, that's how i think about it.
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ITA. I could never do that, if I were an author. Of course, some authors just review their own books (and give themselves 5 stars). Now that I will never understand! At least disguise yourself so you don't look like such an ass!
There's a big to-do out there in the world at this very moment revolving around an author's very negative public reaction to a review that pointed out editing issues. It's garnered the blogger almost 200 new followers and created quite a scene in many places (with some pretty mean-spirited comments directed at the author).
I have reviewed a good number of books in the past 6 mo, and have pointed out editing issues (and plot issues) in more than a few, and I have *never* had anyone react like that. If my review isn't stellar, many authors have commented back to me that my feedback was really useful, a few have just said "thank you," and a very few just haven't responded in any fashion. I have incredibly high regard for those authors who listen to my feedback, and at least consider what I have to say, but I have no ill will towards those who ignore my review. That's totally fine- my review = my opinion.