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Some random thoughts...

I don't do rates (it's like a statement, I don't do drugs, I don't drink...). I always hate scheme and similar, my Italian teacher in highschool, after fighting for years to force me to plan my writing before starting them, surrendered and let me do as I wanted; I wrote from scratch, I still do, without almost editing it... It's like I'm, you can't change me, and so, how can I summarize what I wrote with a rate?

And above all, I don't believe in rate since they are "cold": I can read a book today, and since I'm in a fool mood, I can hate or love it, and maybe next week I will change my mind. Same as you: a book for me is wonderful since touch something in me, and for you is boring, since that same spot wasn't touched.

I'm not a reviewer, I studied Economics at College, not English or Literature! I'm a reader, and I read what I like, so please, don't take offense if I don't like a book, I believe that I have never said that a book was bad, only maybe that I didn't understand it or that it left me unaffected. And I'm not a writer or an editor, so I'm not nursing the secret idea to publish a book... I have some stories that swirling in my mind, but I'm not good enough to write them, and so they will stay in my mind.

English is not my language, so I can't judge if a book is grammatically good or not, and I don't want to... I write what as a book left me, cold, happy, sad, and I believe that you can understand it from what I write. It's not like I love every book I read, but if I write a post, probably there is something in the book that pushed me to finish it: and since I have in this moment more than 400 books in my reading list, if a book managed to catch my attention for enough time for me to finish it, then it means that I like it. For the "love" verb, the book has to be very good.

Don't try to involve me in fights, I don't like them; and don't believe that I can't fight, I can, but this is my sand box and I do as I want here. But I love confrontation, so don't worry if you want to leave "nasty" comments, if they have a sense, even if bad, probably I will reply to them.

And if you heavily lift from my LiveJournal and take the credit for my work, could at least don't gloat over how good you are? Ask you to at least put a link would be too much... I love when people link me, one of the happiest moment is when I discover that someone notice my little sand box and say something. I don't pretend that you ask me nothing, don't get me wrong, it's part of the pleasure of life, and an happy surprise, when I find something of unexptected, but I hate when something I spent time to prepare get apparently unnoticed to discover that raised a sandstorm somewhere else.

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Oh no! But it's even more grieving if it's a group of people. You can understand one person not understanding that things belong to the person who wrote them, but when a group is involved it looks much more deliberate and underhanded.

It sounds as though they desperately want to be as well known and well liked as you, and unfortunately they're trying to get there the wrong way.

Oh no, I didn't explain well. It's not a "group" of people from the same place, it's a collection of events happened in different moment from different people that at the end I can't get no more. Elisa

Elisa, I have always lauded you as the one reviewer who manages to always, always say something positive about every single story or book that you read. Now that is an achievment. I bet this is also why so many people read your reviews, because they are never negative or nasty or anything like that, they are always kind. You have never said a bad word about anyone, I find that amazing. I think that our of your reviews shines your personality, as someone very lovely.

You are always so kind Marq, and I really appreciated the kind words you used also in the past for my LJ. Thank you, Elisa

I don't know who these people are you are giving you a bad time ... but ... if you want the shit beat out of them, just ask, and I'll see that it happens! --William Maltese.

Obviously, I was so rearing mad that I couldn't even type straight. That should read "these people who are giving you" not "these people are you are giving". Good thing that typo wasn't in one of my books, are you'd likely be filing it in the circular file about now. Hugs! however you spell it! --William Maltese

You want to be my knight in shining armor William? Just the offer makes you that :-) Thank you, Elisa

I know you so well, that I read it right the first time, even if it was mispelled :-) Hugs back, Elisa (under the cover just in this moment and ready for my nocturnal reading session)

Elisa,

Yours was the first review I ever received -- I believe it was for Riding Heartbreak Road -- and is responsible for encouraging me to continue writing. Ever since that first review, I've always treasured your opinion.

You're always honest in your reviews, which is something I appreciate, and is often missing in other review sites. As you said, you don't care about the technical aspects of the writing, only about the story and how it affects you, and that, in the end, is what the writer strives for -- to tell the story.

You also happen to be one of the sweetest people I've ever had the pleasure of communicating with!

Plagiarism is the worst sort of theft; our words are expressions of our thoughts and feelings, and one of the few things that we, as individuals, can truly claim as our own. To have them stolen is a travesty.

I also wish to commend you on your graciousness. You've stated your feelings on the matter clear and precisely, while refraining from the bitch-slapping session many other people would've engaged in.

I stand with all your other supporters, ready to kick the butt of anyone who would dare claim your work as theirs.

There's only one Elisa, and you're her.

Kiernan

Thank you Kiernan. Yes, Riding Heartbreak Road was the first book I read by you and I still remember it with pleasure. My only regret is that I grew with my LJ and if I re-read my initial posts, I realize that they are not good enough, so a lot of good book, the ones that got me hooked, unfortunately haven't so nice post on my LJ. Maybe sooner or later I will rewrite some of them. Elisa

Hey Elisa,
You are loved by thousands of people around the globe so don't let a few idiots spoil your day. I was going to offer to beat the f****'s up but I see William already offered. Just let him know I'll be right behind him cheering him on.
Don't lose that smile, Elisa - you're the best.
Love, Jim

Thank you Jim, now I have TWO knights in shining armour! I'm a very lucky damsel in distress ;-) Elisa

How anyone in their right mind could complain about your reviews...
Not only are they insightful, but charming and "gentle", too.
I so appreciated your review of Bend in the Road because you truly understood my characters and the setting and their problems.
And, please do not put down your command of the English language.
You manage to inform the reader of the story without giving away the ending or any surprises and do so in a way that the reader can grasp whether or not the story might interest them.
Frankly, I consider it an honor that you've reviewed my books.
I cherish all of the reviews you've done for me thus far.
I go through your journal not only for the reviews but for anything else of your life that you wish to share with us.
One of the best things about your Journal, Elisa, is that just by reading any of the posts, a person can tell how much you love life.
As you can see from this outpouring of support, *you* are also loved

Thank you so much. Everyone of these comments are precious to me. Elisa

Well, I'm very sorry that you've been having long term trouble, in that case. But every author I know is on your side :) *Hugs*

Thank you Alex, as I said, I treasure every one of these comments. Elisa

Mia dolce Elisa, sono così incavolata col web che ti ha fatto del male... purtroppo capita sempre più spesso ma c'è una magra consolazione in tutto questo: succede solo a chi ha una fama niente male e tu ce l'hai visti i fatti...
Non che si possa dubitare di ciò ma ricordarsi che si è un'autorità in quel che si fa è sempre un tonico per l'autostima!
Fai bene a coprirti le spalle ma tieni duro e non pensarci a sti poveri scemi. Ce ne sono troppi al mondo purtroppo. :(
Ti abbraccio forte e se hai bisogno di qualcuno che vada a lasciar commenti obbiettivi, conta su di me!

Hai visto tesoro? Siamo davvero un mare ad amarti e quei deficenti là ti fanno un baffo... al diavolo sti cretini che non hanno una vita se non rompere le scatole a chi lavora seriamente...

Beh guarda, nei commenti successivi ho trovato anche due uomini che si sono offerti di prendere a calci chi mi ha fatto del male ;-) A parte tutto, come dico sempre, sono più le cose positive che quelle negative nell'essere online. Elisa

Si infatti, sono davvero commossa per tutti questi commenti e per me ognugno di essi è un tesoro. Elisa

Ohmygosh, I went to the spa and I miss whatever happened but I read your blog long before I ever wrote a book because you are one of the few people who lets me know exactly what I'll find in a book without putting such a personal spin on it that I second guess myself before I buy it. I find more books and movies to buy and fun things to think about while I'm reading your blog than anywhere else, and I tell everyone it's like a university course in romance literature. You are a TREASURE for readers and an absolute blessing for writers and if anyone steals your stuff you can point them out and we will all tell them it is NOT okay with us. I'm a reader first and you have been my best resource.

I came on here looking to give you a big (((HUG))) cause I heard about someone taking credit for your work and what was the first thing I saw?? You posted about my book! You were the first person to ever review me and I have it etched in my heart. I really think you're the nicest person on the web, and I'm with Mr. Maltese... let me at 'em.

I already told you by e-mail that I love your posts and reviews, but I want to say it publicly, too. I totally agree with your take on the reviewing process. I don't know what exactly promptly your post, but I'm sorry if somebody's stealing your words. You don't deserve that.

Elisa, there's nothing I can say that others haven't already said more eloquently than I possibly could. But I had to drop in and add my support. You are a class act, lady! If there's such a thing as karma, whoever stole from you will get theirs one fine day.
**hugs**

Elisa, you have my full support and your blog is my main source to what M/M to read or skip. So hang in there. Some people can get pretty petty and stupid about things. Don't let it bother you.

Thank you Lauralyn :-) I wrote this post in the morning after I saw for the n-time something that I really didn't like. It was months that it was happening and in the end it went to my gut (not my head since probably I wouldn't write something in that case). Elisa

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