--- In rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com, Debbi Mack <demack5@...> wrote:
>
> > On the other hand, you can't worry too much about what readers assume... as long as they read the book!
>
> Oh, I completely agree! It's just *getting* them to read the book that can be a problem. I've heard (from readers) that they're wary of buying books by "indie authors" for fear that they'll suck. (As, unfortunately, they often do.) One reviewer said as much in a review of my book on Amazon, going on to say that she thought I did a really professional job for an indie author.
>
> Talk about your backhanded compliments. :)
And even more, talk about the urgent need for blind reviewing!
Best, and good luck with your novel.
mrt
This archive was generated by hypermail 2b29 : 07 Nov 2009 EST