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Music Monday - Shake It Off


Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. It's a long one here as my kids were out on Friday as well as today. Rain meant not too many activities, so kind of a lazy few days.

This week's music selection is about needing to keep going even when the "why bother" hits. As a writer we are told many 'rules' we need to follow whether it's how we craft our stories. Or needing to fit into genre expectations, etc. Something else we're told often is reviews aren't for authors.

Now I get the general idea behind that statement, but I do disagree a little. To me reviews are for anyone that wants to know what others thought of a book. Including the author. Now, I am fully aware that authors should never, ever, never respond to a reviewer, but to think some of us won't read them is unrealistic.

After months (sometimes years) of working on a project, it's human nature to be curious to see how it's received. It's a great feeling when you realize people love the story as much as you do. When you read those words that showcase that the blood, sweat, and tears were so worth it.

But for all the highs, there are also lows. And yes, I'm fully aware that no book is universally loved. Doesn't mean the not so positive words don't still sting. Especially when they move pass being story related and become personal digs at the author. It's funny how one not so positive review can carry more weight than ten good ones in a writer's mind.

And yes I know, you're probably saying "Meka, just don't read them" and I usually don't for the most part. I've also given that same advice to others when they hit the funk. But it goes back to the curiosity and sometimes it wins out. Especially around new release time. We are human after all.

So in honor of the lows, and keeping our head up, and moving on to the next project, I chose "Shake It Off." I'm not really a Taylor Swift fan, but this song is the best song for the mood

I hope you all have a wonderful week.

Until next time
~Meka

"Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift

Comments

  1. It’s been rainy here tooo. We are sitting at flood stage waiting to see what is going to happen. I kinda like this song, but I guess because my granddaughter did lol

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    1. Oh man on the flood. It doesn't get that bad where I am, but it can be a concern for people living needs creeks and lakes. And it's a catchy song and very fitting.

      thanks for stopping by

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  2. Try not to take reviews personally. After all, they don't know the real you and after heartbreaking comments, they never will. Be strong my friend. :-)

    Anna from elements of emaginette

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    1. Yeah I try not to. For the most part I can ignore them, but when the personal digs happen it's a little harder. I have to go back to my self-imposed rule of not reading them.

      thanks for stopping by

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  3. I take every review with a grain of salt. People usually don't know what they're talking about, thank you for sharing!

    www.ficklemillennial.blogspot.com

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    1. Yes I know reviews are subjective and I shouldn't take it personally. Some days it's easier than others to remember that advice.

      thanks for stopping by.

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  4. Shake It Off Taylor Swift's youthful and energetic melody is fantastic. This song can make suonerie or alarms wake up to start a new day and week full of life. I have free, lively and absolutely suonerie gratis on my web https://suonerietelefono.net/

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