I know: It's just a blog. For me, it's worth doing. I'm not sure I could give you a reasonable explanation - at least one that makes sense to you - but I'll try.
It is hard work at times coming up with what to post here. I've allowed myself to be frank about my writing, my thoughts on publishing, both self-indie/vanity and traditional, Christian Fiction, and my frustrations with all of those.
I've told my readers how much it means to authors to post reviews IF you've enjoyed their books. How important it is to express any favor you can give to us through your recommendations for our work because our appeal to others depends upon your positive proclamations.
It's a fact that those 1-star reviews usually say more about the reviewer than the quality of the book. To post a 1-star review says the reviewer expects to share an opinion for which he or she wants recognition. I've yet to read a "kind" 1-star review. Instead of saying the book or story isn't for them, they denounce it and the author in detail for all they think the story and author lack. They want their superior reviewer credentials noticed and praised as "helpful".
Our internet was down for 6 and 1/2 days. For me, it wasn't a choice, it wasn't stress-free or relaxing. It was a drag. We had to change internet access providers after having to wait for our previous provider hinting that they probably wouldn't fix it. We're small town rural. The underground wiring is old (ancient might be more descriptive and accurate). They're planning to get fiber optics, but that's been a long time coming (who knows when). Point being, I wanted to have access to my cyber-friends and associates but couldn't.
For whatever reason, I still enjoy doing this blog maybe just because I can express myself here about my writing world and the power of God. Having said all that, I'm glad to be back at it and with you again. Be that as it may . . .
Father, thank you for your patience when we think we need something "right now". You know all things. Your ways are higher than our ways. Thank you for restoring things. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.