It’s May already, and time for another Insecure Writer’s Support Group post.I’ve got to admit, May snuck up on me and I almost missed it!
The May 5th question, if you’d like to answer it, is:
Has any of your readers ever responded to your writing in a way that you didn’t expect? If so, did it surprise you?
The awesome co-hosts for the May 5 posting of the IWSG are Erika Beebe, PJ Colando, Tonja Drecker, Sadira Stone, and Cathrina Constantine!
I’ve had a few. A cousin I hadn’t talked to for years contacted me through this blog. Dan, if you are still reading my posts, hi! A reviewer asked for a specific character to be featured in more stories – in fact, they suggested a write a whole series on that character’s adventures – that made me happy! (and I may use that idea, because I love that character, too.) I made a beta reader and my editor cry over specific parts of my latest story. That’s a huge compliment in my book.
Frankly, the fact that people take time to review my books is a compliment. I appreciate every review I get, even if they aren’t five stars. Of course, the biggest compliment is when I can tell the same person is buying, one by one, all the books in a series.
That’s it for now. Don’t forget to check out some of the other posts in this hop. And, until next time, please stay safe.
Those are some good reactions 🙂 @samanthabwriter from
Balancing Act
Wow, all those responses would keep me writing! That’s got to make you feel great! 🙂
I may be duplicating my effort here, but I don’t see that my comment is in ‘time out’ for you to approve, nor posted, so… I think those were some great reactions and must give you encouragement to keep writing! 🙂
Sorry, since it’s the first time you’ve commented on my blog, I had to approve the comment before it showed. And yes, those reactions are what keep me writing! (That, and it’s like an addiction…those stories demand to be told!)
I’m alternately thrilled, pleased or shocked by comments of reviewers and readers of my books. Some have suggested great subplot ideas, too.
My nickname is PJ and, because it’s been my name for so long, it doesn’t require dots. What does P.J. stand for?
That’s my secret!