“Don’t take life too seriously. After all none of us are getting out alive anyway.”
― Jill Shalvis
I truly like our Thursday Hound, Jeff, but today’s question? I’m not so sure 😉
Have you ever received a fan letter? How did it make you feel and did you respond?
In two words … wishful thinking! Well, when it comes to me, I mean.
Nope, I’ve not received a fan letter, and may I add “yet”. It’d be nice, right? But hey, I wonder whether this counts:
At daughter #1’s graduation last December, I went to one of the (to me unknown) mums to ask about the upcoming party for the students. I introduced myself as daughter #1’s mother and the other mum replied, “Oh I know you. I love your books!”
by Carleigh
Gosh I was so surprised and humbled as she told me about the story and what she did and didn’t like, I walked off a few minutes later having completely forgotten about the party details. LOL.
Okay, apart from being a bad mum at that very moment, this moment was worth more than any money in the world.
Are you a fan of someone or have your received a fan letter ?
Angela Schroeder
Patricia Kiyono
Elaine Cantrell
Jeff Salter
Joselyn
Tonette Joyce
Four Foxes, One Hound 
I’m a fan of a lot, but short of sending an email or commenting on a blog/Facebook/etc. I’ve never sent a letter! I think that having the other mom recognize you has to be better than any letter, much more personal!
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Kate – it was indeed much better 🙂 And I’m like you, I comment on various sites, but that’s about it … I think. I suppose it’s the amount of information we are dealing with nowadays, trying to “write” a fan letter would probably be one of those task one needs to have that non-existent spare minute 😉
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Sorry,Iris;I still have you in the queue! I am soooo backed-up, but the accessories I need for my tablet,so I can get all the books on my PC and get them read! I’m sure I’ll be able to write you a fan letter!
But, gee, that comment would have had me walking on air, too! Good for you!
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No need to apologise. I know how it is. We went away for a few days and I read about three books. I was so excited 🙂
You write these wonderful comments every week. I consider them semi-fan-letters 😉
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I’ve never gotten a fan letter, yet, either, Iris. But I have run into several who have verbally “fanned” the first book in my trilogy. 🙂 and I have 4 and 5 star reviews on Amazon! Reading those reviews was great! All have made me realize I CAN write! YAY! The comments and reviews have made me feel so appreciated and loved! 🙂
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It’s worth more than any money in the world, right Janette ? 😉
And good for you for getting so many wonderful reviews. Well deserved.
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Thanks, Iris! I’ve never done this for the money. Success is so Sweet! 🙂
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In many ways, Iris, a fan “contact” is even better than a fan letter. So you are already in that elite club by virtue of this individual recognizing your name, having read your book, and praising your story.
Very cool.
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In the “elite club” ???
Halelujah
Thanks Jeff !!! 😉
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absolutely elite.
Think how many writers never share their writing … or can’t get it published.
Think of how many authors never get any legitimate feedback.
Definitely elite…
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Printed and taped to the wall – 🙂
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