cj Sez: Happy Father’s
Day to all fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers, and adoptive fathers. And to
all the fathers in heaven: You are dearly missed, every day.
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From the Lyrical Pens Archives:
A fellow writer was grieving and questioning what to do
about a one-star review on Amazon that complained about something that wasn’t
in her novel. Obviously, the reviewer hadn’t even read the book.
So where am I going with all this? It’s to reinforce why
comments and reviews need to be put in perspective. Don’t let the naysayers
persuade you that your work isn’t good. Hiding behind the computer keyboards of
the Internet are nameless, faceless, and wretched on-line trolls. (Whew! I feel
better now.)
I
remind myself that I cannot please every reader out there. There will always be
someone who dislikes some characterization, challenges some datum, or is
offended by piece of history. Always. Duh. That’s the reason there are a
gazillion different stories in multiple genres for the gazillion different
readers.
If you receive a poor review from an on-line troll, consider
the source, and please do not respond to the reviewer. That could dig a deeper,
darker hole than you want to dive into. In the meantime, if you’re like me,
you’ll console yourself with a treat.
My favorite dessert: A hot fudge creampuff, with caramel pecan ice cream, and I have the
recipe for those big, delicious creampuffs!
Speaking of reviews: Have you taken a few minutes to give a
one-line, on-line review for the latest book you read? You might be able to
refute some troll.
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On a personal note: My minivan finally gave up the ghost,
and I had to get a new vehicle. Can’t imagine why it quit. It’s only 16 years
old. I was hoping and praying it would last a few more years. My mechanic
diagnosed the engine of the Town and Country as terminal in April, and I placed
an order to lease a 2024 Chrysler Pacifica minivan in a deep blue color called
“Fathom Blue Pearl.”
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| Thanks to son, Jeff, for the glamor shot. |
I picked it up Friday. It’s beautiful, and it's loaded—and I
mean, really loaded—with all kinds of 21st-century electronic buttons and knobs
on the instrument panel that I have no clue how to operate.
The first thing I
needed to do was change the time on the clock—yet to be accomplished. I’ve
always claimed to love learning new things (NOT computer things), so we’ll see
if this vehicle beats me. (Ain’t gonna happen.)
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By the by, as the invitation on the masthead of Lyrical Pens says, if you have
a book you want to promote, old or new, let me know. We can arrange a blog date
for your book tour…the only caveat is that this site is PG 13.
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Okay, that’s it for
today. You-all guys keep on keeping on, and I’ll try to do the same. Raising
prayers for a happy and safe you and yours.
cj
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