Stay positive!

I've always written.  For as long as I can remember, I've always had stories running through my mind.  I used to spend hours in my room as a kid writing.  I stopped writing in high school and didn't take it up seriously again until about four years ago.  I'd forgotten how much I love it and am so glad I started again.  My writing was never for anyone but myself, but after some encouragement, I decided to share it on Amazon.  It's been a crazy ride and mostly positive.  It's such a high getting great reviews and when people email me.  It means so much, but ouch when I get a negative review.  It just makes my stomach sick and I want to stop writing altogether.  I know I shouldn't let it get me down, because the response has been overwhelmingly good, giving me confidence I never had, but I can't shake the bad stuff.  It takes a while and I try to remember the kind words.  Today for example, I got an email from a lady who'd read Last Train Home and Far From Home and can't wait for the last book.  It gave me an immediate high.  Then, a few hours later I got a scathing review about Last Train Home on Amazon and it took all the wind out of my sails.  I know I shouldn't focus on it.  There are 42 reviews on that book and all are either 5 or 4 star except for 3.  That's the case with all my books.  Most of the reviews are great, but it's so easy to only remember the bad ones.  Why do I dwell on the negative.  I know not everyone will like my stuff. I get that.  I just don't get why people have to be so mean.  Anyway...that's the price I pay for making my stuff public.  I need to get a thicker skin I guess.  I just want to thank everyone who has taken the time to give me a good review or send me an email, telling me how much they've enjoyed my books.  It's for you I will keep writing and for the rush I get from creating new people and new character.  With that said...I'm off to do some writing!