Comments on: Interfictions Reviews – “Climbing Redemption Mountain”

By: Mikal Trimm

Mikal Trimm — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 21:05:24 +0000

Actually, I think you’ve been critical in the true sense of the word — i.e., funcioning as a critic (rather than being negative for its own sake). I just know that some folks — even ones who have been writing for some time — will always react badly to what they conceive of as a ‘negative’ review.

Still, as Wilde would say, “The only thing worse than being talked about is *not* being talked about.” Heh.

By: mjd

mjd — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:02:11 +0000

Hmm. I admit I did indeed shoot myself in the foot in one or two cases… overall, though, I sort of thought I’d been saying mostly positive things.

As I said over in Tempest Bradford’s blog, I do believe no publicity is bad publicity. I’d rather be honest and garner some resentment than gush indiscriminately and have nobody believe anything I say. Time will tell if I am wise in that or not, I guess. At the least, I hope I’ve been reasonable.

Thanks for you comment!

By: Mikal Trimm

Mikal Trimm — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 02:55:57 +0000

Well, after seeing your earlier reviews, I was worried, to say the least, but… glad you liked it, Michael!

By: mjd

mjd — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 19:48:06 +0000

Thank you, Jeff. I have to admit I’m no Shara. Don’t know how she keeps churning reviews out week after week. After the 30th rolls around, there will probably be a period of silence where I sit back and recover. Still, as with everything, it’s been a learning experience.

I look forward to finding out if you agree with my evaluations.

By: Jeff Howell

Jeff Howell — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 19:20:16 +0000

Just wanted to commend you on keeping up with one review a day. Many I’ve only skimmed, awaiting my copy of the anthology, so I look forward to returning to them and reading your insights in more detail soon. Thanks, Jeff