No one likes my books except the public.
Too many writers of fiction don't give the reader enough credit.
Writing is like shouting into the world. So when someone shouts back, it's a really big deal. To have people who read hundreds and hundreds of books a year say, 'Hey, we thought this was really great,' that's a huge self-esteem boost.
The dedication of this book is split seven ways: to Neil, to Jessica, to David, to Kenzie, to Di, to Anne, and to you, if you have stuck with Harry until the very end.
Remember, with writing, what you’re looking for is just one person to come up and tell you, 'I love you for what you do.'
I don't write for publishers, certainly not for critics, and not for readers, But I am delighted that so many people have found my books enjoyable and want to continue to read them.
The nicest notes I've received from readers are those that tell me I've gotten them back into reading for entertainment. For me, there is no greater compliment.
I think of myself as writing for one person, that one perfect reader who understands and loves.
It really matters to writers to find and treasure readers, all the more when they're on the other side of the world.
I cherish my work and all of my readers.
I have a lot of respect for readers because I'm a reader. That's how I got into writing.
A very wise author once said that a writer writes for himself, and then publishes for money. I write for myself and publish just for the reader.
I - I love being told by people that they enjoy my books, and I think that's really very nice.
My definition of good literature is that which can be read by an educated reader, and reread with increased pleasure.
We live but for a short time, we see but very little, and we know almost nothing; so, at least, let's do some dreaming. Have yourself a very good Sunday, my dear readers.
Reader loyalty will stay because I'm not changing.
What would have become of me if no one had wanted to read my books? And don't forget all those who have written of me.
I don't think I'll ever stop being grateful to my readers for everything they've done for me.
The comments I most appreciate come from ordinary readers who've happened on one of my books at some time of stress in their lives, and who actually credit the book with helping them through a bad time. It's happened a few times in forty years.
I'm so grateful to everyone who has bought a copy of 'Girl Online.' I love that so many of my viewers are enjoying the book!
Just why I sent it to the publishers would be hard to say, but when I had finished it I felt that it was literature, because it is real and because it was well written. And I know that the world wants such things.
One thing we never did with 'Bad Company' was talk down to our reader. And we certainly don't do that with the new story, 'Bad Company, First Casualties.'
You can't imagine how gratifying it is to have a reader come up to you and say, 'You changed my life.'
My relationship with my readers is somewhat theatrical. One of the main things I try to do in my work is delight my readers.
I have the most loyal readers in the world.
