Quote Originally Posted by mystymason
Dear sunburststrat:
My first written effort, the ongoing Dexter Chronicles, actually does take a bit of time to put together, edit, proof read, set aside to percolate, and re-proof before putting it on the Library’s shelves. I’ve had over 45,000 hits and only five reviews (and I very much appreciate each of the reviews received, because they let me know what others think of my work). I also earnestly want to know how others would like the story to proceed (or if they would just like it to stop), if they want particular characters revisited, or a relationship further realized, and I love to hear the readers’ ideas, thoughts, musings, rants, etc., about any aspect of my work.

And so, I thank you for your very graciously expressing yourself.

Mysty
Mysty,
I found the process to be incredibly time consuming myself. There seemed to be no end to editing. I just had to stop myself at some point. Every time I revisited them I found a better way to express something.

I also felt that more reader feedback would have helped determine future direction. I'm planning on putting Dr. Katrina through considerably more severe paces than in the first two light-weight episodes. Jeez ... hope I don't alienate that single very enthusiastic fan I have!

But getting to the mystery of the 17 reviews in four days. Someone got back to me about that. Seems some writers get all their friends to drop off reviews. That could explain all the one or two line reviews, and those 17 outstanding reviews were for a single chapter intro!?!

I do have another theory. Look at what's popular on TV. I have two shows that I think are done well: 24 and Shield. I have issues with both, but I think the production quality, the writing and the acting are all very good. But millions of Americans (and god knows how many others) fill there time with all the other shows. What I'm getting at, is that 17 people may have loved that one chapter. It is possible (I just don't believe it).

Hey, I just checked out your story for fun. At least you got five great reviews. That must be encouraging. And besides, your story got me hooked within three paragraphs. Your writing looks excellent so far. I'm going to continue with it. What a huge effort - 16 chapters!

regards,
sunburststrat