A fellow writer sent out a facebook post asking about a synopsis of his book -- do you prefer #1 or #2.

I answered, neither. I also said, as a reader, the synopsis (either one) made the book seem (paraphrase) drab - cliche - done once too many times . . . pick your description.

Honest? Yep. Should I have posted the comment, or just ignored it? I hope posting it was the proper path, because I hope the writer wanted honest feedback.

At university (many years ago) a professor told me, "Never fall in love with anything that cannot love you back." Don't become enamored with your writing, or you will never hear the criticisms necessary for you to improve.

Learning to listen to honest appraisals and opinions, without trying to defend your work, is DIFFICULT. But I try, and I fully intend to be honest with others.

People in my circle know this: don't ask Don if you aren't ready for the truth (as he sees it).

Good or bad quality -- not sure, and don't care. It keeps my life and relationships simple.