tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post1783601362141905253..comments2024-03-20T07:59:31.684-04:00Comments on Jennifer Lane Books Blog: Insecure Writers Support GroupJennifer Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-57540630048732181072012-06-12T23:36:53.095-04:002012-06-12T23:36:53.095-04:00Great reminder to remember our blessings, Candilyn...Great reminder to remember our blessings, Candilynn, and thanks for the welcome. What an awesome group of authors!Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-47991709999143374002012-06-12T18:59:38.802-04:002012-06-12T18:59:38.802-04:00Okay, this may sound like nothing since I'm at...Okay, this may sound like nothing since I'm at the moment, a no-novel published author. I've had other publications, magazines and such. But, I got a review for a YA story I wrote last year, published in Jan. 2012. It was overall, a good review. However, this soul made a comment that crushed my spirit. It really was a small thing, too. Since it was negative in thought, I was offended.<br /><br />Then, an author friend of mine told me something I'll never, ever forget. <br /><br />She said, "At least you have something published that's worth review!" (Omg, why didn't I think of that?)<br /><br />And you know what? That's so true. From now on, I'll handle negative reviews with this in mind.<br /><br />Welcome to the IWSG. :))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691497935668743387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-90078640414535954362012-06-10T20:29:31.850-04:002012-06-10T20:29:31.850-04:00Andrea, good to know I'm not alone. :)Andrea, good to know I'm not alone. :)Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-87410266218295587062012-06-10T18:11:45.574-04:002012-06-10T18:11:45.574-04:00If/when I am ever published I am sure I will be st...If/when I am ever published I am sure I will be stalking my Goodreads profile too!<br /><br />AndreaAndrea Teaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02050710871603076745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-71340314575988765882012-06-09T14:06:29.979-04:002012-06-09T14:06:29.979-04:00Feather, I've found that readers who love para...Feather, I've found that readers who love paranormal don't tend to enjoy my novels as well for some reason. Maybe I try to dive into real world problems and there's no sense of escape for readers seeking that. I've also had readers who dislike romance novels try out my novels, which makes me scratch my head.Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-65660471094916255442012-06-09T14:05:02.950-04:002012-06-09T14:05:02.950-04:00Marian, just from reading some snippets of your wr...Marian, just from reading some snippets of your writing, I know that the majority of your reviews will be glowing!Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-50672316418902898712012-06-09T14:04:17.575-04:002012-06-09T14:04:17.575-04:00Daisy, let's create a stalking support group w...Daisy, let's create a stalking support group when the time comes!Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-56639411257808748112012-06-09T14:03:54.129-04:002012-06-09T14:03:54.129-04:00Johanna, I guess an extremely critical person migh...Johanna, I guess an extremely critical person might not like parts of a positive review, but I can't imagine that either.Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-70891068227698125132012-06-09T14:03:06.050-04:002012-06-09T14:03:06.050-04:00Alex, that's a good idea to look for a common ...Alex, that's a good idea to look for a common thread in negative reviews. But even common threads might be completely contradicted by common threads in positive reviews! The subjectivity is all very interesting.Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-55013093762191482362012-06-09T14:01:49.850-04:002012-06-09T14:01:49.850-04:00MJ, thanks for stopping by! Hopefully you'll g...MJ, thanks for stopping by! Hopefully you'll get negative reviews soon, ha.Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-57246048650541556722012-06-09T14:00:59.724-04:002012-06-09T14:00:59.724-04:00Melissa, sounds like your critique partners are pr...Melissa, sounds like your critique partners are preparing your well for reviews after you're published! ;)Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-62646106375189402012-06-09T13:53:28.359-04:002012-06-09T13:53:28.359-04:00Annalisa, no bad reviews yet? You're blessed, ...Annalisa, no bad reviews yet? You're blessed, girlfriend! I have Google alerts set up to try to catch pirates and sometimes that allows me to stumble happily across a review.Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-67190626851952285652012-06-09T13:52:31.081-04:002012-06-09T13:52:31.081-04:00Cherie, that's excellent and what I try to do ...Cherie, that's excellent and what I try to do as well (when I'm feeling stronger):<br /><br />"Because books are so subjective, I think everyone will end up with a bad review. If it's one or two, then the book probably wasn't for that reader. If comments follow a theme, then I think I'd try to keep that in mind when writing my next book."Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-56087165601982562762012-06-07T13:11:33.015-04:002012-06-07T13:11:33.015-04:00Hi Jen: I've had one "1" ratng and t...Hi Jen: I've had one "1" ratng and though I've had plenty of good reviews, that one "1" sticks out like a sore thumb. What bothered me was that the reviewer states that my book wasn't her kind of book. If it wasn't, why read it? Review ratings posted should be based on a specific, established criteria which evaluates how well the story was written. Seems to me the world of figure skating went through a similar growth period when the marking system was changed to be more objective.F. Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241888058278268890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-57351973104303970522012-06-07T12:42:18.356-04:002012-06-07T12:42:18.356-04:00I already stalk Goodreads watching as people ad me...I already stalk Goodreads watching as people ad me to their 'to-read' shelves, I can't even IMAGINE how neurotic I am going to be when people are actually reviewing! I think I will just have to assume that everyone will hate it, then anything better than that will be gravy. :) That was my philosophy while I queried and it severed me well.Julianna Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458828225770120976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-29064087461595381602012-06-07T11:38:39.748-04:002012-06-07T11:38:39.748-04:00I'm unpublished, but I dread/can't wait fo...I'm unpublished, but I dread/can't wait for the reviews. I know I'll be stalking, too.Daisy Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17735098333414333404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-71335690857494874872012-06-06T21:54:38.792-04:002012-06-06T21:54:38.792-04:00Wait, is there anyone who DOESN'T love a good ...Wait, is there anyone who DOESN'T love a good review?? I don't think that person exists!Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-81705336484917034382012-06-06T18:06:21.733-04:002012-06-06T18:06:21.733-04:00Yes, I do read my reviews. I look for a common thr...Yes, I do read my reviews. I look for a common thread of issues so I'll know what I need to work on and improve upon with the next book.<br />And welcome to the IWSG!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-26409808155821539592012-06-06T17:20:53.688-04:002012-06-06T17:20:53.688-04:00I hope to someday have something to review. :) Jus...I hope to someday have something to review. :) Just stopping by from the IWSG! :)<br />-MJMJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04647627174443420783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-30582051278935153042012-06-06T16:15:24.307-04:002012-06-06T16:15:24.307-04:00I'm still unpublished, so I haven't had to...I'm still unpublished, so I haven't had to deal with reviews, but I've had some crits that were overly harsh and nearly as painful. Best of luck! :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-35149896267169576202012-06-06T16:06:18.384-04:002012-06-06T16:06:18.384-04:00I haven't had a bad review yet, so I'm not...I haven't had a bad review yet, so I'm not sure how I'll cope. I stumbled across a good one today - I set up a Google alert or I'd never have known about it!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-2694012593687184072012-06-06T15:04:32.898-04:002012-06-06T15:04:32.898-04:00Hi Jen. I'm new to the group too. :)
I do rea...Hi Jen. I'm new to the group too. :)<br /><br />I do read reviews, but I haven't really stalked the different sites, except when I have a book tour going on. Because books are so subjective, I think everyone will end up with a bad review. If it's one or two, then the book probably wasn't for that reader. If comments follow a theme, then I think I'd try to keep that in mind when writing my next book.Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-59831095488625117162012-06-06T14:38:27.961-04:002012-06-06T14:38:27.961-04:00Patricia, hubs' back rubs sound like the perfe...Patricia, hubs' back rubs sound like the perfect coping mechanism for blue feelings after a negative review. I vent on a private Facebook group, and that helps.Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-86412455791815787722012-06-06T14:36:58.647-04:002012-06-06T14:36:58.647-04:00Nicki, I hear ya, homegirl. Those one star ratings...Nicki, I hear ya, homegirl. Those one star ratings leave you scratching your head sometimes. I do admit that didn't feel bummed by one critical comment--instead I laughed--when one reviewer called my hero Grant a "wuss". Hee hee.Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1868326771039467931.post-58732793198994682972012-06-06T12:34:45.792-04:002012-06-06T12:34:45.792-04:00Good reviews make my day. Negative reviews are rou...Good reviews make my day. Negative reviews are rough. I deal by walking away from the computer and whine a bit to my husband (*sad face* Someone didn't like my book. Can I get a backrub? lol) He nods and reminds me everyone gets bad reviews. I know they are part of writing so I get over it pretty fast.Patricia JLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582005500429122486noreply@blogger.com