I know I’m not supposed to care about reviews. I know my work isn’t going to be for everyone… heck, I’ll go so far as to say that my work may not even be for the majority of sci-fi readers (making the people who like my work an elite subset of an already elite subset).
But gosh does it ever feel good to know somebody out there read and enjoyed one of my novels. It’s… like a small confirmation that I’m not insane, thinking that I can write. I love writing, but just because you love a thing doesn’t mean you’re good at that thing (although it is often an indicator that you will be, if you stick with it).
All this to say that I sent out a copy of A Desperate Path Through the Stars and the reviewer let me know he really liked it.
He also sent me a list of four more typos and a couple misuses of jargon (I used the term “Mustered out” to mean “outfitted with people and launched” in one case, which isn’t a correct use of the term), so the next people who read the book may even like it more!
Gosh, I’m so happy. Relieved, even. The book edges ever closer to completion!
Hope everyone out there is staying safe and healthy!