Originally posted by Parker
From experience, I can tell you that there is nothing more encouraging to an author to receive feedback, both positive and negative. That was one of the things that (a) kept me writing as long as I did and (b) dictated the types of stories I would write.

So, if you come across an author you want to encourage, I highly recommend that you send along some comments. Not only will this repay the author for taking the time to write the story, but it will often have the effect of "inspiring" the author to write more.
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I read your final story not long ago and recommend it very highly to everyone (except for the reviewer who got confused about the way Jade Pavilion I jumped around --he'd REALLY be confused by 'your' story. <g>

You apparently wrote that story knowing that it would be your swan song. It's none of my/our business, but if you feel like talking about it, why did you hang it up? Any regrets? Have you ever considered taking pen (OK, keyboard) in hand again?

My compliments to one of the best,

Boccaccio