On March 7, 2012, I began this blog with this remark:
“I am working on a new book. It’s so new it has no title, and to be honest, I’m not sure what will happen. Certainly, no ending is in sight. But it’s different, I think than anything I have written before, so I’m having a good—if hard—time.”
What’s amusing about this—or perhaps awful—I could write the same post today. Eleven years later, I’m working on a new book, not sure what will happen. I’m having a good—if hard—time.
The point is I’ve been writing this blog for eleven years (Over this period of time I’ve written some fifteen books) and it has attracted a fair number of readers. Perhaps it’s time to ask, what do you think of it? Is it worth reading? What do you like about it? What don’t you like about it? Are there things you would like me to address? Things I should avoid?
I’d love to hear from YOU.
Most sincerely,
Avio
4 thoughts on “This Blog and You, the Reader”
I love your blog, Avi! I’ve enjoyed reading your posts over the years and have shared with other teachers and some students sometimes.
Avi,
I discovered your blog a few years ago and it is a must read for me. I usually drop whatever I’m doing when it arrives in my inbox. I am so grateful for the wisdom, experience and humor you share on the travails and joys of writing. Your insights have helped my own writing and encouraged me greatly. I wouldn’t change a thing — please keep them coming!
Avi!
Well, I have been reading it like mad since you had the recent injury. You had me and my 15YO daughter worried. I always show her your latest.
It seems no one was phased by the new war we got into about a year ago. It was comforting to read your words. What a shame, I don’t know how to deal with it, but somehow knowing you’re thinking about it too makes it a bit easier. I like this blog because it’s you writing us in real time.
What’s bad? Sometimes, as a user, it’s difficult to get my comments up on the board for some reason.
What’s good? It’s Avi <3
Say, I just finished the last of everything I could find with your name on it. I must tell you, there were some real treasures that aren’t on audiobook (yet).
Me and my daughter have listened to all of your audiobooks; I then bought all the other books and read them.
Say, I totally get your writing, if you ever want a true fan to read one of your books, I’m down to bring Emily Upham’s Revenge to Life <3
I find the posts here fascinating and insightful on the topic of being a writer.