>Don't be too hard on a first time author. The
irrationality of the
>book business and the lack of support many author's
get from their
>publishers can be a frustrating mix.
Point well taken, Fred. And I suppose all reviewers harbor
wishes of a
whole book some day. So some Book Envy on my part.
But, but...(here I start sputtering) "HE started it!" And,
like any kid in
a playground fracas, I enlarged on the truth somewhat...which
(like any kid
who's been bruised) I would never do if I thought he were
here and
listening. As it is, Peter Lance yelled at us all, left the
playground,
and left us only his name, and a few allegations about
himself. Someone
saw him, so he apparently exists.
Besides which I sort of ended up taking his side, didn't
I?
Let's get on with the discussion! Case closed, as far as I am
concerned.
I wish him well, and will read him if I see the book on a
shelf.
Bill Hagen
<billha@ionet.net>
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