Take it with a grain of salt

I really need to learn to stop reading the status updates on my book. Why do I torture myself like that? Morbid curiosity, I suppose. But why must I be so sensitive? It's been this way my entire life. I really try my best to take things with a grain of salt and look at all reviews as positive criticism.

And honestly, for the most part, Goodreads reviews have done exactly that: Provided honest feedback and positive criticism. There are those comments and reviews however, that just hurt.

I know, I know. I'm whining. I love to write and I know my book is not for everyone. I completely understand that. Truly.

In hindsight, I wish I had written my book differently. I have even tried to edit it and re-edit and re-re-edit it to make it more enjoyable. But alas; it is what it is.

So I'm giving myself a bit of advice: STOP READING THE UPDATES and TAKE IT WITH A GRAIN OF SALT.

But most importantly - I need to reread all of the kind words and wonderful reviews that I have received over and over again until my fragile ego is fully restored. ;)

Thanks for listening. Now back to your regularly scheduled program... (And back to writing Book 2 for me)