Review: An Open Letter to Mr. Green
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 10, 2014
I'm giving you a five star rating because your book is a clean adventure book for children. Also because you won an award for it. Kudos! How many first time authors does anyone know gets a coveted award for writing? However...I have read other reviewers (some are very funny) and I have to tell you I agree with them. The truth is Mr. Green, this is NOT YOUR FAULT, a disservice was made you by the Cussler Award and I will tell you why.The following letter is a fictional and satirical response as to HOW they should have responded. It will also explain WHY you are puzzled about the reviewers response to saying they were disappointed in finding out this was NOT for adults and why you even admit you had to make changes later on advising people this book is for a younger crowd:Dear Mr. Green;Thank you for submitting your story The Adventures of Jonathan Moore for the Clive Cussler  Adventure Contest. We regret to tell you we musty reject your manuscript because it does not fit our genre. Our books are designed for adults who want clean action and adventure. And although your book is clean and well written, this type is more for the younger set of readers such as 12-14 year old.If for some reason you were to win first place, you would most likely slap one of our award stickers on the cover of your book making the purchasing audience believe this is like a Clive Cussler book. Think about this Mr. Green, if you put a milk label on a beer bottle, would that be misleading? If I want beer and milk comes out of my bottle, would not I want a refund? Would that not make you post replies to angry readers that you made changes after the fact? Would not reviewers make snide remarks about the genre you are representing?But all is not lost! Next year we will have a Clive Cussler Adventure Contest for young adults, then readers will relate to your product and purchase it.Sincerley,Clive Cussler Adventure Contest Society (Keep writing!)