So I would never post this on our site or on the SLPG facebook page because I generally don't like reacting publically to critisism. One thing my mother always told me is that no matter what the situation, always be classy. Leave the drama, negativity, and craziness to other people and let them face the consequenses of their actions.
That being said, this did actually bring up something very important to me that I don't think anyone who reads our books thinks about or is aware of. And that's probably the case because I don't post things like this. I was told that I should post it for everyone to read but until now, I didn't want to because it really messed up my mind and made me actually question if I should even be doing this or if I should give up and close up shop.
I finally decided that No, I'm not giving up. This person can tear me down all they want but that's their perogative and nothing I can do will change their mind. The only thing I can do is continue doing my best to make you guys, who actually support us happy by creating the best book possible. And yes, that takes a while. All of our books on Amazon have 4.5-5 stars for a reason. I refuse to release a book that I don't have 100% confidence in.
At any rate, someone decided to email us to let us know that they weren't happy with our work. I'm copying the email below along with my response. Everything that I say in my response is true and I am only posting this so that you guys can understand that even though it takes us a while to finish a book, it's not because we don't have passion for the project or that we're just being lazy. In all honesty, passion is the only reason these books even exist at all.
Original Email----------------
It says the book is with the author, author says on goodreads.com that it is
with the editorial staff. The book has been promised release repeatedly
since it was due out January 2012! The book was suppose to be out a year and a half ago. I will never buy another book from slpg because you have done this too many times. Relaunch? Seriously? Horrible publishing company. Also, I would never read another D. Snake book, even if she is plugging for us to read snippets of Chimera, another book she supposedly has coming out? Right.
I am done. A few months delay, O.K, but to come online every other month and say it's coming...it's almost here. Right....
My Response-----------------------------
I do apologize for you feeling this way. Unfortunately, SLPG is not a
big enough company that any staff members are full time. Every single
one of us, including the editors and the authors, has a full time job
outside of the company. We do not release these books for a salary
much less a profit, but rather for the pleasure of those who would
like to read a well put together novel that would not exist without
the volunteer efforts of all involved. It is disheartening to us to
hear that even though we spend what time we can putting these things
together that you would feel the need to belittle our efforts when we
are sincerely trying our best.
It saddens me that you will not be patronizing out business again,
however that is your perogative and I can not say that I blame you if
your reasoning is as you say. I do hope you find what you are looking
for with someone else and I wish you well.
Best Regards,
Heather Kendall
President, SL Publishing Group LLC.
This is all I will ever say or post on the subject of why it takes so long for us to release a novel.
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