Wow, I feel very fortunate indeed. I have received gobs of hate mail regarding all my stories and I've gotten some really nice reviews. Not sure why the disparity but the hate mail is usually instructive in some way so it's not a waste. And I thank every single person who has taken the time to write email or a review.

I have a tough time writing reviews, tho. I started writing them for each and every story I read. It was fine when the story was a good one. But, when I found the story lacking, it was difficult to put my name on the review. Not that I feel uncomfortable standing behind my opinions but the fact that I am a writer as well, I feel like a shit when I tell a fellow author that I didn't like the piece and why.

I've almost registered a fake "reviewer personality" just to be able to give honest feedback and maintain the ability to not look like a 'hit man'! It's the only way I can see to not piss off people I write with or look like a total ass (since names are mandatory with reviews).

Now that I've said this, I'm sure some of my reviews are going to be read with a hypercritical eye and I'll be blasted with yet another round of hate mail. But I was honest when I reviewed stories and, if I am to be reamed for that, I will take my punishment with my head held high.

Unfortunately, I am shying away from LaJan reviews and I doubt I will write another one that's critical of a story. Sucks but I'm stumped unless I created "PudWuddie" to write reviews with immunity as well as honesty.


Originally posted by BDSM_Tourguide
I try to review to any story that I find to be interesting and well-written. In fact, there's one right now that I read yesterday that I forgot to write a review. So, if you impress me with your work, I will let you know about it.