@TheQuoteMan2
I really don't know. I understand and concur with your statements but I can't help but think of all the negative elements that could be applied.
By lacking originality I see little reason to publish. Why read this when several other books accomplished the same principles to much greater effect.
By lacking talent the book quickly become uninteresting and the story lacks any real depth, leading very quickly to disappointment of what could have been.
As my first book, all expectations and impressions are set from then onwards. Any more books will be judged first by the performance of the original The expectations are high, the shortcomings will flare up. I'm in no way opposed to constructive criticism but it can only help so much for an abysmal writer such as myself
I very much doubt my ability to improve, any following stories would be more of the same.