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The Best and The Worst…of Reviews

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By Evelyn David

Don’t tell me. I know. I shouldn’t read my reviews. Actor
Kevin Bacon has sworn that he never reads his, although don’t you think that
his agent probably does?

I know that several Stiletto Gang authors also have forsworn
reading reviews.

But you’re talking to a woman who happily reads spoilers for
her favorite TV shows – and still enjoys them. So you think I’m not going to
look to see who loves me – and, tragically, who doesn’t?

So I was thrilled when readers begin posting glowing reviews
of MURDER DOUBLES BACK. Lesa Holstine, librarian and reviewer extraordinaire,
said “When authors can manage to juggle large casts, complicated stories,
a fascinating dog, and traces of humor, they shouldn’t wait years between
books. Evelyn David’s entertaining Murder Doubles Back will make readers regret
four lost years.”

Wow! That made my week, month – year.

But then, here’s what another reader wrote,
headlined, “Where’s The Humor?” Actually the review was quite positive, saying, “The story line was
good. The characters were still appealing.” But she didn’t think we brought the funny.

But, But…she said I didn’t have a sense of humor? Me who has
considered a job as a stand-up comic? Me, who is a barrel of laughs, except
when reading reviews that are like a stiletto to the heart, so to speak.

You’re questioning my humor? Question my writing ability, sure. But question whether I can deliver a joke? The horror.

Sigh. Don’t tell me. I shouldn’t read reviews.

Maybe I’ll listen to a George Carlin riff on You Tube. Nobody
ever accused him of not having a sense of humor.

Please share your worst review or job performance
evaluation. Misery loves company.

Marian, the Northern Half of Evelyn David (the one without a
sense of humor, the Southern half is quite the cut-up)

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