Into the Fire

Some bestselling authors have the best of intentions. They want to have conversations with their readers, but after trying to converse via emails or other venues, it proves to be more time consuming than they can justifiably handle – especially when they're researching or writing their next novel. 

Others are recluses from the start. All they want to do is write and not to be bothered with communicating with those who buy their books. It seems counter-productive, but if you sell enough stories, it doesn't matter much. Perhaps it even unintentionally engineers more intrigue for readers. Imaginations about their favorite authors fuel their fandom. Or not.

If you're an avid novel reader and have established your favorite authors, what do you expect from them? Anything? Are you satisfied just to read their next release and wish they'd keep them coming just a little bit faster? Do you go to book signings? Send emails when an address is available? Do you have any expectations? 

Just asking . . . 

Father, you make us individuals. Some of us write for your glory, do our best to write what you give us, and try to do it well. Thank you for words and stories and books. Apart from you, we can do nothing. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.