[LMB] Bujold book reference

[sekhmet]

and back on topic: 

A Civil Campaign is also mentioned on Patricia Briggs'
site 
http://www.hurog.com/

by the author's husband's on Jan. 19 just after her
Jan. 22 message. He mentions how a book can grow on
you, so that the review you would have done
immediately after reading it isn't how you'd review it
later, and uses ACC as an example. 

He's talking about authors handle criticism, and it
struck me again how few authors could stand up to the
intense scrutiny we routinely give Lois' books. I
joined another chat list a couple years ago, of
authors whose books I buy and like, but who leave me
slightly disappointed by having fabulous potential but
ending up merely good or very good. I'd gotten spoiled
by the frank way we talk about Lois' work, and when I
tried to do the same thing there, got scolded for
being mean. Their list was mostly billing and cooing
and mutual back patting, so I didn't last long. 

The authors are also active on their list on a daily
basis, and I think that makes a difference. Lois being
more of an auditor than participant makes it easier to
be frank, even if you know she might read what you're
saying. 

Irene


 
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