The "avid readers" are the unbiased judges. The "published pompous whatever" are the ones whose negative criticism is actually a good sign. They see the competition coming. And they are afraid. As my favourite TV show kid said in answering their new nanny's question of how she should be: "be afraid. Very afraid" The girl from the Addams Family.

So, I'm really curious, and excited for you, how August will go for you.