Scarlett Rue
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R.L. Mathewson:
Hi there~ Is there a reason why you went into your books "Tall; Dark; & Heartless" and "Tall;Dark & Lonely" and made a lot of changes? You didn't go in and change the spelling or grammer, you changed a lot of the wordage and it changed the entire tone of the stories.
R.L. Mathewson
Hi Scarlett,
Thank you so much for taking the time to reach out and share your thoughts.
To clarify, Tall, Dark & Lonely was lightly updated to reflect minor improvements in grammar, flow, and consistency with the series, while Tall, Dark & Heartless had no changes beyond spelling and formatting corrections to prepare it for paperback. I understand that even small adjustments can sometimes feel more noticeable, especially when a reader is very familiar with a story.
My goal was never to change the heart of these books, but rather to ensure they remain polished and aligned with my current writing style for new readers discovering the series today.
I truly appreciate your passion for the original versions and your dedication to the characters. It’s always humbling to hear from longtime readers, and I hope future stories continue to resonate with you.
Warmly,
R.L. Mathewson
Thank you so much for taking the time to reach out and share your thoughts.
To clarify, Tall, Dark & Lonely was lightly updated to reflect minor improvements in grammar, flow, and consistency with the series, while Tall, Dark & Heartless had no changes beyond spelling and formatting corrections to prepare it for paperback. I understand that even small adjustments can sometimes feel more noticeable, especially when a reader is very familiar with a story.
My goal was never to change the heart of these books, but rather to ensure they remain polished and aligned with my current writing style for new readers discovering the series today.
I truly appreciate your passion for the original versions and your dedication to the characters. It’s always humbling to hear from longtime readers, and I hope future stories continue to resonate with you.
Warmly,
R.L. Mathewson
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Nicky
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R.L. Mathewson:
You are one of the best authors. Honestly. How you make the books are so damn awesome it's a miracle. I rarely remember books but yours are never to be forgotten. I love your humor. Please keep on writing. You've become one of my favorite authors since I started reading Jason and Haley's book. Prolly in my Top 5 fave authors. I'm on book 4 now and I'm savoring every bit. Have a nice day!!?
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