tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post541187545496137732..comments2019-03-14T10:15:36.892+10:00Comments on Kylie Scott - Love an Apocalypse: When is a writer allowed to respond to a review?Kylie Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12266641348443886411noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-13991087892658674572013-02-28T14:59:39.335+10:002013-02-28T14:59:39.335+10:00Thank you!Thank you!Kylie Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266641348443886411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-7947440483635272492013-02-28T14:59:18.485+10:002013-02-28T14:59:18.485+10:00YES. Thanks for commenting, Linda. Sorry it took m...YES. Thanks for commenting, Linda. Sorry it took me so freaking long to respond.Kylie Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266641348443886411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-36227112482444918072013-02-28T14:11:03.811+10:002013-02-28T14:11:03.811+10:00Great post and EXCELLENT advice!!Great post and EXCELLENT advice!!Book_Hollowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10721750227525855580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-42121146263201673932013-02-24T02:39:12.619+10:002013-02-24T02:39:12.619+10:00Absolutely agree.
Never respond. Never ever. ...Absolutely agree. <br /><br />Never respond. Never ever. Never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever.<br /><br />The only only only only ONLY exception is when the reviewer specifically and explicitly invites the author to respond, and even then it should be private and not in any way in a public venue. And if there's any hint that responding could lead to confrontation, DON'T DO IT.<br /><br />No matter how bad the review, no matter how stupid the reviewer, the book is still yours to do with as you want. The review doesn't take it away from you, and a bad review won't hurt the sales of a good book. Good reviews, on the other hand, won't help the sales of a bad book. If it's bad, it's bad. Go back and write a better one.Lindahttp://www.lindahilton.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-50087928917520738992013-02-22T09:13:18.997+10:002013-02-22T09:13:18.997+10:00I made a list? That is cool. :) Thank you very muc...I made a list? That is cool. :) Thank you very much, and I love your puppy pic.Kylie Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266641348443886411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-66788760440989487802013-02-22T09:12:12.646+10:002013-02-22T09:12:12.646+10:00Hey thanks, Paula. Glad you enjoyed it!Hey thanks, Paula. Glad you enjoyed it!Kylie Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266641348443886411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-56449960089937431022013-02-22T09:11:51.746+10:002013-02-22T09:11:51.746+10:00Thank you, Midnyte. I love you too. :)Thank you, Midnyte. I love you too. :)Kylie Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266641348443886411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-913672448471253542013-02-22T09:10:41.604+10:002013-02-22T09:10:41.604+10:00Thanks, Dougie! Very sad but true about the trolls...Thanks, Dougie! Very sad but true about the trolls. A thick skin is a must in this game, isn't it? You get your kick start with critiques but then reviews really test you.Kylie Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266641348443886411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-78237211392237316132013-02-22T04:10:18.594+10:002013-02-22T04:10:18.594+10:00I just put you on my author who "gets it"...I just put you on my author who "gets it" list. Thanks for voicing what many of us are thinking.Bark At The Ghoulshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201971932093705929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-37525917120310238732013-02-22T02:40:24.021+10:002013-02-22T02:40:24.021+10:00This is brilliant!This is brilliant!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11159337792321935103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-87686916898898453752013-02-22T00:36:01.144+10:002013-02-22T00:36:01.144+10:00As a reviewer and reader. I. Love you.As a reviewer and reader. I. Love you.Midnyte Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10411332857885069319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-2249033760272012962013-02-21T18:01:38.588+10:002013-02-21T18:01:38.588+10:00Excellent piece and advice I've given to many ...Excellent piece and advice I've given to many of my fellow authors over the years.<br /><br />Sad to say that there are trolls out there who like nothing better than trying to snare a touchy author and often, the bait they use is a badly written review, usually containing deliberate errors or personal abuse designed primarily to get under the skin of the poor author. Take a chomp and they have you!<br /><br />A thick skin or a sense of humour are the best weapons although occasionally, Vodka is a decent substitute.<br />Dougie Brimsonhttp://www.dougiebrimson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-39782999826298306892013-02-21T17:09:22.638+10:002013-02-21T17:09:22.638+10:00You're very welcome, Georgie, and congratulati...You're very welcome, Georgie, and congratulations again on your imminent release! Exciting times.Kylie Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266641348443886411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-48075987253515348502013-02-21T15:57:25.508+10:002013-02-21T15:57:25.508+10:00Great post and for me very timely with my first re...Great post and for me very timely with my first release coming out soon. I am scared to death about the reviews, but you're absolutely right when you say let it go and roll with the punches. I'll be sure to stock up on the vodka too! Thanks Kylie. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16589195209333000195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-35772280638056175492013-02-21T12:47:17.627+10:002013-02-21T12:47:17.627+10:00You betcha, Kylie. And you do just have to laugh s...You betcha, Kylie. And you do just have to laugh sometimes. It can all seem so off the wall. :)Kylie Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266641348443886411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-15126364469864967002013-02-21T12:46:10.222+10:002013-02-21T12:46:10.222+10:00Oh yeah. That would drive you nutty. Well done, Ke...Oh yeah. That would drive you nutty. Well done, Keziah.Kylie Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266641348443886411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-62465233263483575202013-02-21T12:44:06.057+10:002013-02-21T12:44:06.057+10:00You know, some of those sucky review comments are ...You know, some of those sucky review comments are great anecdotes to use (ID withheld, of course) during writing workshops, author talks or retreats, to belabor the "thick skin" advice to newer authors...good for a gasp and a laugh...just saying... ;-)Kylie Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00469214884337936604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-52602827446228524882013-02-21T12:13:02.827+10:002013-02-21T12:13:02.827+10:00I had a reviewer refer to my hero with a wrong nam...I had a reviewer refer to my hero with a wrong name all through the review. My fingers itched but I pulled myself together. It was a close call but would have led to more pain. Keziah Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18352881035280178425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-22367290985866182292013-02-21T11:37:27.880+10:002013-02-21T11:37:27.880+10:00Thanks, Sandra! That's really kind of you. I t...Thanks, Sandra! That's really kind of you. I think Rhian Cahill actually told me about sending the nice note. I should have mentioned that. Those Diva girls are true professionals. Love them.Kylie Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266641348443886411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-68196309074701180392013-02-21T11:36:27.171+10:002013-02-21T11:36:27.171+10:00Thank you, Debra. Though at times the suckage is o...Thank you, Debra. Though at times the suckage is overwhelming, we shall persevere. :) Kylie Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266641348443886411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-12152039475449855932013-02-21T11:32:22.857+10:002013-02-21T11:32:22.857+10:00You are very wise and wonderful, Kylie. Also, you ...You are very wise and wonderful, Kylie. Also, you show awesomeness and good manners.SandraAntonelliAuthorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15424208635077863230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048077804581547685.post-86735454782012783892013-02-21T11:16:26.752+10:002013-02-21T11:16:26.752+10:00Never has truer words been written. It may suck bu...Never has truer words been written. It may suck but it's best to be professional. Nice post Kylie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com