..., and when they start winning more, and earning cred from their peers, then I think they will have their own status just like indies have. My own opinion is that no matter who publish...
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...books (I've published 22 now since 1984) to see that no matter what a person thinks or says about my writing..."It's ONLY THEIR OPINION, that's all. One person's opinion. And don't we all like or dis...
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...ngs contributed to the downturn in his health. I enjoyed this article and am envious that its author got to spend time with this great man. In my opinion, we lost a wonderful, unique...
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...our novel sounds so intriguing-- a la Book of Mormon--but you may have to pitch the research that provides the foundation for the novel. Just my opinion!
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...ed previously. So, if it can turn loyal fans against an established author, what will it do to new readers and new authors? Nothing good. Just my opinion, of course, but I think both...
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...s life, and I absolutely could not see him saying, "Gosh, golly gee, darn it." The judicious use of damn and shit were entirely appropriate in my opinion, but it ended up with the dis...
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...ers as well. My hackles get raised when I see authors touting their paid reviews, like Kirkus (they're up to over $400 now, I think). That, in my opinion, is even worse than begging p...
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...other pair of eyes on it, because I'm too closet to the material, and I can't see the forest for the trees. Yes, that means finding someone whose opinion and credentials you value, an...
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Hello Brooke,
I am pleased you express your indignation on this issue.
What more can we do? Where else do you think we should express our opinion? Shaku
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...self crazy.
Also, I think it's important to preserve privacy. Of course, if you're writing a memoir or something, this is a moot topic. But in my opinion, the Age of Social Media has...
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