Every now and then I like to take a peek at how my book is being reviewed at Amazon and goodreads, and I'm always happy with what I find. The Close Encounters Man: How One Man Made the World Believe in UFOs, has a 4.5 star rating on Amazon and 3.99 rating on goodreads. Not too bad.
I especially like reading the negative reviews. Sure, sometimes it smarts to have someone ripping on your work, but sometimes it can be kind of hilarious. My favorite negative review came from a guy who wrote something to the effect of, "I consider myself to be far more knowledgeable about the UFO phenomenon than the average person. However, until I read this book I had never heard of Dr. Hynek."
I still laugh at that one...
My latest review on Amazon (dated January 12, 2020) was pretty negative, and I have been struggling with what to make of it. Perhaps you can help. The reviewer gave my book two stars out of five, and wrote:
I especially like reading the negative reviews. Sure, sometimes it smarts to have someone ripping on your work, but sometimes it can be kind of hilarious. My favorite negative review came from a guy who wrote something to the effect of, "I consider myself to be far more knowledgeable about the UFO phenomenon than the average person. However, until I read this book I had never heard of Dr. Hynek."
I still laugh at that one...
My latest review on Amazon (dated January 12, 2020) was pretty negative, and I have been struggling with what to make of it. Perhaps you can help. The reviewer gave my book two stars out of five, and wrote:
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2 comments:
Mark,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. I know just hard that is as I lost mine in 2015. Still hurts but the pain is ameliorated by all the wonderful memories.
And a double whammy to boot?! My goodness. Great to hear that you're doing better!
Regarding PBB - it's so bad on so many levels that it's had an interesting effect on me. It actually rekindled my interest in the topic because it's depth of suckitude is such that I learned to hear from the very few professional voices in the field. People like Jack Brewer, John Greenewald... and that guy who wrote for Star Trek... I think his name is O'Connell. (Jack Brewer has ripped PBB a new one in several posts)
Glad you're back fighting the good fight! Givem hell my friend!
Agree w/your analysis 100%, Mark. Furthur, we now know of one virgin protected from at least one USAF airman, R.I.P.
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