tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23131171.post4107410071893240931..comments2024-02-26T02:45:15.935-08:00Comments on Meanderings: READERS WHO WON'T LIKE YOUR BOOKS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEMErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12159273255443369708noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23131171.post-1418478259784918252011-06-23T11:49:39.043-07:002011-06-23T11:49:39.043-07:00Yep, I warn some book purchasers that my Detective...Yep, I warn some book purchasers that my Detective Nan Vining books are "gritty." Sometimes the info is greeted with surprise because I seem to look like someone who'd write cat mysteries. Well, I am quite fond of cats.Dianne Emleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09041482448705860140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23131171.post-53712332923240548912011-06-17T12:40:58.571-07:002011-06-17T12:40:58.571-07:00Hi Eric, and thanks for the link/shout out in your...Hi Eric, and thanks for the link/shout out in your post! In my experience, honesty is the best policy. I routinely tell gal pals, "BTW, I edited this crime story but please don't read it. It's too hardboiled for you." They remain supportive of my career and they're not exposed to material that's not to their taste. So I, for one, would not hesitate to steer a reader away from a book. They appreciate that you're honestly looking out for their best interests, and you can always say, "Hey if you DO know a crime reader, please recommend me." I think most of them would, in that instance. Just my 2 cents.EAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11427618205516183976noreply@blogger.com