One of my favorite authors is Piers Anthony. I started with the Xanth series and moved into Incarnations of Immortality. Once I read For Love of Evil, I wrote to him, complaining that he just can't take the villain of 5 books and turn him into my favorite character. He wrote back, somewhat amused, and suggested I also try the Adept series, so I did. I then read a few more Xanth and wrote a second letter with some pun suggestions. He actually took one and I got a mention in one of the books (Xone of Contention, I believe, Waller and Wallette). A year or so later, I saw something on his official website and sent an email explaining something and asking a couple of questions. The website admin emailed back answering what he could and asked if I wanted Anthony to write back to me. I said that, no, I'd written before twice and he'd answered twice, so I was satisfied. Lo and behold, about 2 weeks later, a letter arrived from him. He'd gone back through his files and found my address and sent the letter, answering my questions in greater detail. Never forgot that. Not many authors would take the time. |