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Neesy

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Neesy

#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
May 24, 2012
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Haha no, it was the movie. :)
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Stay clear of the doors and windows :icon_eek::m_bigwink:
 

Doc Creed

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skimom2

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Trying to figure out what to do about a review that is due tomorrow. The book was a 'meh' romance (bikers, swearing bee, etc.)...until it came to a screeching halt with one of the most gawdawful sex scenes I have ever had the misfortune to read. Ghastly and unintentionally hilarious. So, so bad. I'm hired to review honestly, but it would be cruel to say anything like what I'm thinking. Add to the mix, I've known the author for years. My head hurts thinking about this.
 

Doc Creed

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Trying to figure out what to do about a review that is due tomorrow. The book was a 'meh' romance (bikers, swearing bee, etc.)...until it came to a screeching halt with one of the most gawdawful sex scenes I have ever had the misfortune to read. Ghastly and unintentionally hilarious. So, so bad. I'm hired to review honestly, but it would be cruel to say anything like what I'm thinking. Add to the mix, I've known the author for years. My head hurts thinking about this.
I was trying to think of some good advice but I got nuttin', lol. I don't envy you.
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Spideyman

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Neither do I--lol. I wonder if my publisher will let me out of this one...
Approach your publisher stating that since you have known this author over a period of years, you feel being judgmental of this particular book would not be in the best interest for the book or your friendship with said author. He could take the hint and let you out of the review.
 

skimom2

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Approach your publisher stating that since you have known this author over a period of years, you feel being judgmental of this particular book would not be in the best interest for the book or your friendship with said author. He could take the hint and let you out of the review.
I've sent him an email to that effect. I'll let you know what happens.
 

skimom2

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Yeah, I was thinking if it was just a galley or early draft you could be forceful but kind, but what can you say when the horse has left the barn?
Yup. This is one they sent me after pub date. That doesn't happen a lot--usually I get them well in advance of release. Still, most are at final draft, and I've yet to communicate with one that is willing to make changes at that late date (even one that had the time line so screwed up--probably because of incomplete changes between drafts--that the second act was almost incomprehensible). It's too bad--it might save the authors a bit of embarrassment upon publication.
 
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