Lately I’ve gotten some reader e-mails that have really touched me. Folks that e-mailed me for no reason other than to tell me what they thought of my book and my writing.
To those readers, I want to say thank you so much for taking the time to let me know what you thought. I’ve had some that made my ears tear up they touched me so deeply. I am trying hard to finish my current WIP (getting so close) and to have two people tell me that I’ve convinced them to give western romance another chance, I can’t tell you how that feels.
To every reader who has spent their time reading my books, thank you. I don’t think authors spend enough time thinking about the individuals who take a chance on us, who spend their money and time on those of us that live to write. I am a voracious reader too, and have my favorites, but I am also one who loves to try something new. I’m going to make it a point to e-mail authors myself after I read their books.
Here’s a few snippets from the e-mails I’ve gotten.
From Olivia: “Thank you so much for writing this great book. I’m glad I had the chance to read it. I will definitely consider more Old West titles in the future because of ‘Madeline’”
From Cheryl: “The entire Malloy family is wonderful, and not since my reading of the entire books of Laura Ingalls Wilder have I loved a story centered around the west.”
From Ann: “I just had to let you know I recently discovered your Mallory series - and LOVE IT! Keep up the great work - I’ll buy anything with your name on it!”
From Tammy: “I love your books they are so great I hope you write more of them.”
From Annmarie: “I just finished reading all of your published Malloy family books. I read them all in 2 days and just love them.”
From Lillie: “I simply love your books. I was starting to get bored with romance novels, you have brought them back to life for me. Thank you!”
I’m energized and more sure than ever that writing should be my passion in life. Really y’all, thank you, thank you, thank you! 
I think many people don’t think or believe authors want to hear from them.
And okay some don’t ;)
But for the large part I think writers love to know there is someone out there… picking up their book… buying the ebook or whatever.
glad you got to hear from some *g*
by Sybil January 25th, 2007 at 8:20 amI’m guessing that’s probably true, Syb. But I love to hear from readers. I just sent out my own fan e-mail this morning to another author.
by beth January 25th, 2007 at 3:31 pm