When the book you wrote goes out into the world, you no longer exist. In the sense that the power you had when it was a manuscript has vanished. Now, the book is its own master, and readers are entitled to like it or not.
By relinquishing control, more out of
necessity than choice, you learn about tolerance in ways you never imagined. In
a selfish way, control returns to the author when they find out that their work
is appreciated, applauded, or promoted. So I was very happy to regain control
(fortunately for the book, this regaining is short-lived; and fortunately for
me, this time, I have experienced regaining control several times this year)
when I listened to Aditi talking about my latest novel, 'Laura Rise-Detained'.
Then, the praise settled and gave way to
another feeling, much more beautiful and lasting. Gratitude. When your love of
books is reflected in someone else's love of books, you understand that you are
understood. And who doesn't want to be understood?!
Thank you, Aditi, for your kind words
about the book and about the behind-the-scenes life of a writer!
In the video below, you can listen to
Aditi talk about my book between 19:51 and 21:37 (only in Romanian).
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