As you may have noticed, I posted a review on my blog this week of another author's work. This is the first time I have done that, and honestly I thought long and hard bout it, because I think it creates an ethical dilemma for writers.
I do not want my site to be a review site, but I like the mix of personal reflection, advice, and wanting to share things I am excited about with everyone. Those things may be movies ( I just watched the new Tarzan movie and I loved it, but the critics not so much), but also books.
Just so you know, gentle reader, I will not post a review unless I feel passionately about a book, or an author's work. I will not guest host anyone that I don't feel has something important or unique to add to the conversation. With that said, it is not my intention to blacken anyone's work or reputation.
In the universal words of kindergarten teachers everywhere, "If I can't say something nice, I won't say anything at all." So, gentle reader, if you see a review on my website, it will be positive, but rest assured there are plenty of items that I have rendered a polite pass on in my inbox.
Think about your own experiences, and how this might apply to you. Do you like to read sites that eviscerate the person/author/actor/chef, or are you like me and want just the positive?
And with that, I leave you with a pic of my poodle, who had an unfortunate grooming incident yesterday. What type of review would you leave on their site? Hmm?
