When the review teaches

Thoughtful reviews teach a writer, and I learn, always, from those who have sat with a story and wondered about its shape or proclivity.  Write Meg's review of Dangerous Neighbors is one such instance.  I loved reading and learning from what she had to say.  Meg is not the first reader hoping to hear more about William and his travels, and as I wrote to Meg yesterday after discovering her review, I am grateful that she suggests the possibility, for William does live boldly in my imagination.  I hope, someday, to have a chance to write his story.

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