Hardy? I don't think so...

[kengr]

Reading a story where a coach gives someone a "hardy handshake". I do believe that should be "hearty".

Later, the author has him making a "world wind tour". *sigh*

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[stickmaker.livejournal.com]

Recently read a free online sample of a novel; this sample did not encourage me to buy the rest, or any other product by the same publisher.

Besides an insomnia-curing writing style, the story consistently had "lightening" where "lightning" was obviously intended.

I suspect far too many authors, agents and editors are proofreading through sheer force of spell checker.