Dear Artist or Publicist

As I've said previously, I welcome email from artists and publicists. But it's best if the email isn't obviously going to a blind-copied mailing list while pretending to be personal. For instance:

Hi there,

I've been reading your blog for some time and am a big fan. It's great to have fellow opera aficionados out there sharing their thoughts on the opera world!

I know you're busy and all, but I prefer mass mailings that are honest about it.