Feedback

Most authors will never see their books reviewed by the New York Times – or the Winnipeg Free Press for that matter. Many will go unpublished or resort to self-publishing in an effort to be heard, if only by a handful of readers. Fewer still will ever benefit financially from their love of writing and the countless hours of research and keyboarding essential to the craft.

There is, however, one reward that makes an author's efforts worthwhile. Sometimes, without warning, a reader will provide unsolicited feedback, and if the writer has done his or her job well, that feedback will be received with as much enthusiasm as a bi-annual royalty cheque.

I first met Chris at the Waterdown, Ontario Book Fair, where he purchased my first book, "Dafydd." The following year, he returned, told me how much he enjoyed it, and bought a copy of "Too Cold for Mermaids." A few weeks later, I received the following email through my website, www.davidjforsyth.com

"I finished your book, Too Cold for Mermaids, and wanted to let you know that I enjoyed the book very much. We met again in Waterdown and that is where I purchased your second book. We talked for a little and I am looking forward to your next book. Just wanted to send you my e-mail so when you finish your third book you can let me know."

Thank you Chris, you are the reason that I write.