I've yet to read Jodi Picoult...

but I grabbed one of her novels the other day when I dropped girl child off for her volunteer job. Then she pops up in the magazine I'm reading. Given a recent so-so review or two and one unfortunate 'starring' incident, I totally loved what she had to say about reviews in general. Though I've yet to have a super negative or nasty review (knock wood) it always helps to have perspective and a word or two from other writers. Thought some of my fellow writers might want to peek:


Do you read the reviews of your books?

Every year I say I won't and every year I do. Some reviewers are really good at giving honest, balanced reviews. Some reviewers are just angry they're not writing book too. The New York Times just seems to hate me on a general principle because I choose to write commercial fiction.