Anonymous
10/21/2021 23:45
Subject: A friend has published a book--I dislike it. What to say?
Has she asked for your opinion? If pressed I would say it wasn't my preferred genre but you were proud of her, etc.
Anonymous
10/21/2021 23:39
Subject: A friend has published a book--I dislike it. What to say?
You say congratulations it is such an achievement and you must be really proud of being published.
You tell your friend its a big deal and its great. Why would you need to say anything else. If you get asked if you actually like the book I would reply with "Its not the genre I really like to read however that's only me, its obviously great if you got published".
You tell your friend its a big deal and its great. Why would you need to say anything else. If you get asked if you actually like the book I would reply with "Its not the genre I really like to read however that's only me, its obviously great if you got published".
Anonymous
10/21/2021 23:30
Subject: Re:A friend has published a book--I dislike it. What to say?
It takes a good deal of work to have your manuscript accepted by a publisher. Even if you thought it was terrible, it got the attention of this publisher over thousands of other manuscripts. Congratulate her on this accomplishment, it’s a big deal.
Anonymous
10/21/2021 23:28
Subject: A friend has published a book--I dislike it. What to say?
Seriously, you know how to read an entire book yet need to crowdsource this question? You say it’s fantastic, you’re so proud, blah blah. Regular human stuff.
Not a small possibility you’re actually posting this in the hope that she’ll see it and be taken down a peg or two.
Not a small possibility you’re actually posting this in the hope that she’ll see it and be taken down a peg or two.
Anonymous
10/21/2021 23:19
Subject: A friend has published a book--I dislike it. What to say?
“I could not get enough of hearing about Thorne Branch’s staff member! What’s panty- dropper!!!”
Anonymous
10/21/2021 23:19
Subject: A friend has published a book--I dislike it. What to say?
I published a book that isn't ever going to win any awards. I've had very well read, educated friends read it and I can tell they aren't impressed, but they focus on respecting the effort that went into writing it and the achievement of publication.
Anonymous
10/21/2021 23:16
Subject: A friend has published a book--I dislike it. What to say?
Methinks you are jealous
Anonymous
10/21/2021 23:16
Subject: A friend has published a book--I dislike it. What to say?
“I’m amazed by how many synonyms you know for the word ‘thrust’!”
Anonymous
10/21/2021 23:13
Subject: Re:A friend has published a book--I dislike it. What to say?
Society would fall apart if we didn't tell white lies. Honestly, OP, is it that hard to be supportive even if it doesn't appeal to you?
Anonymous
10/21/2021 23:13
Subject: A friend has published a book--I dislike it. What to say?
Congratulations! How amazing that you're a published author! I'm so proud of you!
Anonymous
10/21/2021 23:12
Subject: A friend has published a book--I dislike it. What to say?
Congratulations! How amazing that you're a published author! I'm so proud of you!
Anonymous
10/21/2021 23:12
Subject: A friend has published a book--I dislike it. What to say?
I find there is almost always something nice and honest that one can say. PP had some good suggestions. I bet you can have a whole conversation congratulating her without revealing you don’t like the book.
Anonymous
10/21/2021 23:10
Subject: Re:A friend has published a book--I dislike it. What to say?
Are you serious OP? You keep your comment to yourself and just congratulate her.
Anonymous
10/21/2021 23:09
Subject: A friend has published a book--I dislike it. What to say?
Anonymous wrote:What do you say to a friend who has published a romance novel that you think is TERRIBLE? It's published by a respected publisher (like Simon & Schuster, but not S&S). I just can't think of a positive thing to say.
I truly love this friend and am in awe that she is a published author, while mothering two little sons, and I've told her so.
I cannot believe you are a published author! I am so proud of you! I recommended the title to the library so you can get more readers. Do you have any ideas for your next novel?
Anonymous
10/21/2021 23:07
Subject: A friend has published a book--I dislike it. What to say?
What do you say to a friend who has published a romance novel that you think is TERRIBLE? It's published by a respected publisher (like Simon & Schuster, but not S&S). I just can't think of a positive thing to say.
I truly love this friend and am in awe that she is a published author, while mothering two little sons, and I've told her so.
I truly love this friend and am in awe that she is a published author, while mothering two little sons, and I've told her so.