I was reminded recently that if I put up a website, that I should expect some knockers and negative feedback.
I’m aware of that, and I can’t say that any of us are ever comfortable with criticism or trolling, but with books, everyone has different taste and what one person loves, another will detest. Life isn’t all sunshine and roses.
I used to think that a four star review was not great but now I realise that four star means the reader really enjoyed the book. Five star are more rare and when I think to my own reviews, I rarely give someone a five star. On social media, the author community joke that you are not a true author until you have received a one star review. I did receive one on Amazon for A True Witch Book 1 and interestingly, I know it was not from someone who actually bought the book. Amazon allows a person to review any book including ones that have not been purchased provided the person has met a certain criteria such as spending a certain amount of money on Amazon over a time period. There are trolls everywhere and even competitors who like to muddy the water. These things happen.
My books are fast moving and the focus is on the story. Although I promote that I write ‘fantasy’ – my books are not Game of Thrones type with dragons and alternative worlds of magic, swords and weird creatures. My books are generally contemporary with a low fantasy element, possible paranormal or slightly horror.
Constructive criticism is great as a writer is always looking for ways to improve the experience for the reader, and you are welcome to send me feedback privately, or publicly if you prefer.
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L.J. FoxL.J. Fox holds a Bachelor of Adult Education, Master of Business Administration (Internet Marketing), as well as qualifications in Information Technology. She has worked as a computer programmer, taught business computing at a TAFE College and has managed the online presence for a number of corporates as well as the State Library of Victoria. She has now retired to the mid-north coast of NSW where she grows Clivia plants and has independently published eight books in the light fantasy/paranormal/horror genre.
"I am from Australia and consider myself a story-teller. My primary writing goal is to entertain you, to keep you turning those pages not anticipating what will come next, not to mention - the story must involve something a little morbid or downright weird. If you found the stories easy to read, fast-paced, interesting, enjoyable and little bit quirky then my work is done."
Lisa