tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post1842203198120975148..comments2023-10-22T06:26:18.051-07:00Comments on The web site of Lisa Schroeder: When you get a bad review, eat chocolate and keep writingLisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-37201346006688512752013-01-22T10:28:18.139-08:002013-01-22T10:28:18.139-08:00As an idiot who has paid for a Kirkus Indie review...As an idiot who has paid for a Kirkus Indie review for my debut novel I can only await with baited breath the terrible fate I've brought on myself! I was hoping the same thing: there would be something I could use, a sentence, a word. Such as: 'Pure rubbish, this author should burn every available copy, for that will be as good as it gets for his career.' and I could turn it into: '...as good as it gets...' Thanks for the inspiring post! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-54412242806565806402011-06-02T11:05:28.331-07:002011-06-02T11:05:28.331-07:00Great post, Lisa! It's always tough having peo...Great post, Lisa! It's always tough having people read your material. You have a realistic and wonderful perspective though...it's this kind of thinking that helps you keep writing and sharing.Lorna Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14755666038608885481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-9991993507564433562011-05-21T13:11:28.376-07:002011-05-21T13:11:28.376-07:00Lisa, you give some the best advice to authors I&#...Lisa, you give some the best advice to authors I've ever seen. In fact, I came to your blog just now to find your post in support of traditional publishing -- I was going to direct a young student to it because she was considering going the self-publishing route, and I thought your post was the best one I've read so far.<br /><br />And now I find this equally strong one about reviews. Thanks so much, Lisa. I appreciate all that you share with us. You are a gem.<br /><br />SheelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-70992727984922219602011-05-14T16:49:19.911-07:002011-05-14T16:49:19.911-07:00Thank you, Lisa, for this post. This past week, Ki...Thank you, Lisa, for this post. This past week, Kirkus ripped apart my first book. After five years of hard work and anticipation, I was completely crushed. I know it's important to keep moving, keep writing, and not give up. Your words give me hope!<br />Many thanks,<br />SBStephanie Brockwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08372249750844063761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-66235243515893048742011-05-04T10:41:28.561-07:002011-05-04T10:41:28.561-07:00What an amazing post!! Thank you!What an amazing post!! Thank you!Janet Gurtlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09378521577302320423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-40358309845658165372011-05-04T10:29:22.603-07:002011-05-04T10:29:22.603-07:00I read and review a lot of books. It's really...I read and review a lot of books. It's really hard to do a review. I have seen reviews where the reviewers are really rude and I just don't know why they have to be that way. It does depend a lot on what kind of books you like too. That is why there are so many varied reviews on books though.<br /><br />I give you authors a lot of credit for putting your writing out there for people to read. I always think about that when I read and review a book. <br /><br />I am a new follower to your blog!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02906154987526522696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-45098321149521139342011-05-04T06:31:40.785-07:002011-05-04T06:31:40.785-07:00This is a really timely post for me! Kirkus just r...This is a really timely post for me! Kirkus just reviewed my iPad app, and the comments were, um, less than glowing, lol. On one hand it stings, but on the other, it's pretty obvious that whoever did the review wasn't part of our target audience. Gotta just shrug and keep going!Andrea Coulterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478845861604754432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-30881170841074015652011-05-03T18:29:17.425-07:002011-05-03T18:29:17.425-07:00For what it's worth, I love your books!For what it's worth, I love your books!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12399082789777816445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-7434019711485506732011-05-03T18:19:17.337-07:002011-05-03T18:19:17.337-07:00Thank you, Lisa! I really needed to read this toda...Thank you, Lisa! I really needed to read this today. Now, I think I'm in love.1600 Words A Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17069188020558544818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-18487693878665360742011-05-03T16:40:56.423-07:002011-05-03T16:40:56.423-07:00Bad reviews are hard. It's hard to read them a...Bad reviews are hard. It's hard to read them and hard to give them. I always try to be honest and point out that even though it might not be for me, someone will love it. And I think most librarians get that. And you're right-even NY Times bestsellers get negative reviews!GreenBeanTeenQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08708155058381407531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-1807426623885895942011-05-03T16:30:11.905-07:002011-05-03T16:30:11.905-07:00Great post, Lisa. I think of reviews like taste in...Great post, Lisa. I think of reviews like taste in music. Some people adore Country and hate Opera. Does that mean that Country is good and Opera is bad? No one would say that (well, maybe some would ^_^)<br /><br />I'm sorry you got reviewed by someone with different "taste". <br /><br />Just wait until us verse-lovin' folks get a hold of it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00769602845843608247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-25540570360571680652011-05-03T16:23:52.827-07:002011-05-03T16:23:52.827-07:00Brilliant. You should be proud of yourself for re...Brilliant. You should be proud of yourself for reading it and taking it so well.<br /><br />I'll be bookmarking this page and coming back to it when I get my own bad reviews.<br /><br />- LizLiz Czukashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656897969180818333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-7343139704715038942011-05-03T12:14:05.399-07:002011-05-03T12:14:05.399-07:00I for one thought your book was awesome! I read it...I for one thought your book was awesome! I read it in one sitting and absolutely loved it! <br /><br />Tara @ <a href="www.Tamingthebookshelf.com" rel="nofollow">Taming the Bookshelf</a>Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09131161791125035665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-20467702931997031122011-05-03T11:57:12.673-07:002011-05-03T11:57:12.673-07:00Thank you, Lisa! Great post and great attitude beh...Thank you, Lisa! Great post and great attitude behind it.Kristine Asselinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18257286523945921891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-61523057713641666912011-05-03T11:27:47.699-07:002011-05-03T11:27:47.699-07:00Wow, can I just say that I love this post. Not onl...Wow, can I just say that I love this post. Not only does it show a slice of the real life being being an author, it shows that it isn't all stardust and moonbeams--it is real, and can be painful. And probably not something a lot of authors want to talk about, so thank you for being so real and hoenst. <br />Second, I love your attitude. You are exactly right, it is one person's opinion and it is so easy to understand that until it is your baby they are dissecting. But in teh grand scheme of life, it is so silly, is it not?<br />Your philosophy is perfect: eat chocolate and keep writing! Love it :-)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing girl!Rachel Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02711443001167188505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-51157646639192386722011-05-03T10:45:31.476-07:002011-05-03T10:45:31.476-07:00First of all--Kirkus is crazy. I've read THE D...First of all--Kirkus is crazy. I've read THE DAY BEFORE--and I loved it! <br /><br />Second--you're so right. Please remind me of this wisdom when I'm in the same position someday. <br /><br />((hugs))Shannon Messengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08003607156860716462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-6708517339054421842011-05-03T10:39:38.638-07:002011-05-03T10:39:38.638-07:00I really enjoyed reading this. Thanks for sharing...I really enjoyed reading this. Thanks for sharing.Midnyte Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10411332857885069319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-81819759300103780992011-05-03T10:39:28.033-07:002011-05-03T10:39:28.033-07:00Ah man, I really feel for you authors. I can'...Ah man, I really feel for you authors. I can't imagine how that feels. You're writings are your babies, and for someone to badly criticize I know it kills you. This was a great post though! I'm glad you posted it. I am a blogger/reviewer so this is good for me to read as well. <br /><br />If a book isn't your cup of tea, you don't have to be a big ole meanie about it. :-)<br /><br />(((BIG HUGS))) ♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com