My wife called me a very rude word today, and after reading the post, which I've now deleted, I can see that it was well deserved.
A few days ago I wrote an entry about CreateSpace and included what I foolishly believed to be humour. It also embarrassed someone who has been very good to me.
This was absolutely the last thing I intended. Alongside Donna Yates who had kindly proofread two of my novels, Barbara Fisher from MarchHouse books showed me the editing mistakes I had carelessly let slip though in Kongomato. She did not have to do this but did so through kindness and only after I had asked her to.
I can never thank her enough for showing me what I should have spotted in the first place.
Barbara has not complained, she is far too gracious for that; so I would like to say sorry if I accidentally wrote something that upset her. I truly did not mean it and in future will choose my words with more care.
I like to think of myself as a writer. If I'm to become one I will have to do a lot better.
Very nice post. It is important to make sure we don't hurt people's feelings, although I can't imagine you hurting anyone's feelings.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Donna. Next time, I'll actually think.
ReplyDeleteRoger it’s me that should be saying sorry not you! Please don’t delete the post on my account it’s really not necessary. It was obvious that you were joking, but it made me realise I acted in a very high-handed manner. It was done with the best possible intentions, but I didn't think it through. I hope I didn't hurt your feelings, if I did I'm very sorry.
ReplyDeleteNow get one with what you do best – writing! See that’s me being bossy again!
You didn't act in any way but kindly. I didn't even think that you had and I did ask for your comments. I think my version of humour needs a re-think.
DeleteI always enjoy your sense of humour Roger and your spontaneity. I must say I didn't notice anything untoward in that post so I second Barbara's sentiment - keep writing!
ReplyDeleteI will, thank you.
DeleteDon't know the story, didn't read the offensive? or not? post. I have two things to share on the topic:
ReplyDelete1. Men and women are different. We think and feel differently a lot of the time.
2. Being funny does not always translate online the way it does (or doesn't) in person, or in our heads! LOL
That being said, I love all of you and am so glad that you "talked" about it!
Sally
Thanks, sally. My wife said the same, although nowhere near as politely.
DeleteThat's why I add lots of smiley faces and "lol"s onto things, and, if it still looks doubtful, I will put (just joking!) in parenthesis and then, if necessary, add a paragraph or two of gushy mushy sap with words like "awesome" and "amazing". ;) So far the method seems to work.
ReplyDeleteI might add the occasional LOL, if I knew what it meant.
ReplyDeleteRemember you're talking to a decrepit old git, according to my beloved daughter.