HOW TO PLEASE AN AUTHOR ACCORDING TO MARK TWAIN

"There are three infallible ways of pleasing an author...

1, to tell him you have read one of his books;

2, to tell him you have read all of his books;

3, to ask him to let you read the manuscript of his forthcoming book.

No. 1 admits you to his respect; No. 2 admits you to his admiration; No. 3 carries you clear into his heart."

- Mark Twain

Truly, it is gift when someone is willing to wade through early drafts of a novel... Thank you to all my wonderful beta readers! Where would I be without you?!


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Published on September 04, 2012 04:00
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message 1: by Irene (new)

Irene Latham Summer! One of my favorite betas. BOY is out next month, and yes, I have a new one I'd love for you to read in the near future! Hope all is well with you... xo


message 2: by Irene (new)

Irene Latham Yay! Hope you enjoy the evolution of Whit. :) And yes, I would love to come to SF. Got any area schools looking for author visits??


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