First of all thanks for responding to my review.
Second, like I said, my intent wasn't to provide negative criticism because, as i mentioned in my review I do like your style of writing and I've read several other of your stories and enjoyed them greatly. I, in fact love this one, including most of the characters. Therefore, NO i don't think that your writing is subpar or anything less than awesome. Especially because you write for FUN not as a profession. I LOVE reading, I even attempted to write once but determined I wasn't thorough or creative enough. With that said, I admire your courage to write and share this with the world and for exposing yourself to criticism even when, like you said, you have a life that does not revolve around this.
Thirdly, I was simply giving you my opinion on this one character since his personality was so dominant in this chapter. I now understand that my opinion was unsolicited and will save my criticism, good or bad, to myself.
Lastly, just like I finished my previous message, I look forward to your update. It wasn't my intent to stop reading because of a character I don't like. If that were the case then I'm definitely not a "proper" reader. No need to say IF i stick with the story.
Once again, I apologize if I hurt your writer-feelings by expressing my opinion. Even though I said more positive things in my review than negative. It definitely wasn't my intent. Also, I don't write reviews only when they're negative. I'm an avid believer of Tough Love. The very few times I leave reviews is for people with great potential that I offer what I thought was constructive criticism.
Thanks for willingly sharing your talent with us. Know that I will continue to read your stories because I seriously like them but I've learned my lesson when it comes to reviews!
Have a good day!
Author's Response: It appears we're now both in our feelings, which is fine. We both have a right to whatever we feel. I think there may be some confusion about what that is on my end, so I'd like to clarify. I don't consider your, or any other reader's, opinion unsolicited or unwelcomed. By posting the story, I've invited just that. I want to hear from readers. Otherwise, as I stated in my response, I feel like I'm wasting my time editing and posting. What I don't want is for me or my work to be disrespected. Fair reviews, not positive ones, is all I ask. And I actually thought your criticism of my characterization was pretty fair, hence me partially agreeing with you. But that doesn't change the fact that it wasn't a fun read for me, interspersed praise or not. I don't think that makes me overly sensitive. I don't have "writer feelings." I have feelings. Period. Just like every other human being, especially when it comes to the things for which they're passionate. Writing is that for me. Your feelings seemed to have been affected by me sharing mine with regard to critism (in general, not just yours), so I'm sure you can understand.
I don't think it makes you an "improper" reader to stop reading a story because you don't like a character. People like what they like and my stuff definitely isn't always it. You're not fond of William's characterization, so I just thought I'd give you a head's up in case he was a reading deal-breaker for you.
And I never accused you of writing nothing but negative reviews. That comment was a part of a general statement about how I respond to criticism (though your review criticizing William's characterization is the only one you've left on any of my stories with the exception of one other). A statement I felt free to make because of your concerns about how I took your criticism. Not commenting on my stories is certainly your right, but that's your decision. That's not at all what my comment was about. Just like you did then and now, I was simply expressing how I feel.
