As a dutiful author, this morning I did a Google search using the key words: ‘Romance Novel Review Requests 2015.’ ‘How to Train Your Knight’ needs to get to fifty reviews to gain in the Amazon rankings.
I read through one reviewer’s likes and dislikes, and she fumed inside my head. “What does that mean, she doesn’t like damaged heroines?”
I tried to calm her down and stopped typing. “I’m sure she meant no offense. There’s lots of other-”
“Stop right there, Stella, Put me down for review. I am not damaged.”
I sighed and went to make my oatmeal. This could be a long conversation. “Technically, getting abused by your first husband, almost to the point of death, counts as damaged.”
“Not so. I am completely healed. And happily married with two children and one on the way.”
“Yes, yes. I agree, but not at the start of the book. Don’t you remember?”
“Well I think that’s just wrong. Characters who grow strong through the course of a novel should not be called damaged.“
“I agree.” I read forward a bit on that same page, glad we’d settled the issue
“Wait a second… She likes damaged heroes? How in God’s Blood is that fair?” She virtually screeched inside my brain.
“Listen, everyone’s entitled to an opinion.” I quickly went to the next site and began the process of filling in a form.
“But it’s downright insulting. She allows Marcus his bad dreams but not me?”
“Now, now. You’ve got lots of excellent reviews, Ann. Many women applaud your endless energy, devotion to your town, and the way you handle Sir Marcus. We’ll find some more accommodating and understanding reviewers, okay? Some people just don’t get the courage it takes to be truly happy and content despite adversity in the past, but I do.”
I looked at the clock. I still had to get dressed and ready for work.She snorted and left my head.
Thank God.
Read about Ann in ‘How To Train Your Knight’
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