ASA Writing asked Dana Burkey:

How does it feel to get a bad review from a reader?

Dana Burkey I'm not going to lie...it sucks. But, I am much more understanding of them then when I first got one and would more or less fly off the handle! I understand now that not everyone is going to like a book, and I don't even like every book for that matter. One thing I do when I'm feeling extra bad about a bad review is I go on Goodreads and read all the 1 and 2 star reviews from my favorite book. It puts things into perspective a little more. I also re-read my best 4 and 5 star reviews, and try to be thankful for those people even more! :)

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