On disappearing data

Come back, review draft!
I am a slack updater
without failing tech.

I went to post a book review that I wrote a couple of weeks ago, and it has disappeared without a trace. Guess that's what I use for using outlook to draft reviews. Cryface ;_;

On Poor Publication Practices

Publishers should not
Deceive unwitting readers.
Number your series!

This weekend I started a book that turned out to be second in a series. Nowhere on the book did it say “book two” or “sequel.” I’ve noticed this trend a lot lately (ex: “A Harry Dresden Novel” instead of “Book 4 of Harry Dresden”). There aren’t words for how annoyed this makes me. Rawr!

On Delayed Releases

Craving a sequel -
books shouldn't keep me waiting!
Release date is when?

Incredulity!
It's been available for
years across the sea!

Get with it, US -
I'm not appreciative
of extreme delays.

I know I shouldn't bitch, as readers in the UK and Australia often have to wait far longer for book releases than we do, but really? Delaying two years for the US edition of a book? The second book I'm craving has been out in Australia for two years!