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Larisa Rimerman's avatar

It's so easy, as I see, to ruin the literary career that even to read about it -very sad. But morally, you are the winner; you continue writing, and it brings you satisfaction, I want to believe. And I am very interested in your journey of literary production

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Larisa Rimerman's avatar

Thank you!

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Ien Nivens's avatar

Thanks for sharing, Jim.

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James Marshall's avatar

Sorry to hear that. I do read the 'bad' review before buying a product to gain perspective (especially as some companies pay people to write 5 star reviews). If a 'bad' review has a legitimate concern, I'll take note. Most times though, it's a rant and I can ignore it.

It's hard to get reviews now, so well done on getting lots.

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James Ron's avatar

You have to have arrived at a certain stage in your career to experience such things. Consider it as a level of achievement. Any press is good press. He spelled your name right. : )

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Jim Melvin's avatar

Ha! Yes. In retrospect, it might have been better to put up a fight. But probably not.

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Jeanne Malmgren's avatar

I still don't like that lone wolf, to this day. They hurt a good man who puts his all into what he writes.

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Jim Melvin's avatar

That's definitely true now. Back then, though, "top reviewers" carried some weight.

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Richard Donnelly's avatar

The number of reviews are far more important than the reviews. Hundreds and hopefully thousands of written reviews will bury the occasional hater, and indicate to buyers the book deserves attention.

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