An interesting post about readers' expectations

[mary_j_59]

Jongibbs linked to this one, and I found it very enlightening - I understood, after reading it, exactly how and why I'd been disappointed by certain books. It's also something to watch out for as we attempt to tell our own stories! Peadarog kindly gave me permission to link to his post, so here it is:

http://peadarog.livejournal.com/79367.html

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Re: reader expectations

[mary-j-59.livejournal.com]

Oh, I absolutely agree that the writer and the reader work together to create the story! It's also true that people can surprise you.