Thought on writing...

... triggered by autopope's (Charlie Stross) comments on his current writing.

I am always rather bemused, even stunned, when I see a pro author say something like "I hate this book" or "I'm just glad that's over", or similar comments. And it's not an uncommon thing to see.

As I posted in a comment to Charlie, if I got to the point I even mildly disliked a story, it'd never get written.

I can't imagine writing a book I HATED.