I was talking with author Linda Poitevin last night, actually I was bitching (what else is new). See I logged onto Goodreads & there was a friend request with a big long comment in it, the author asking me to review her book. After clicking ignore, I went to Facebook & …
I’ve noticed a new crop of “bloggers” who seem to think the rest of us make money on our blogs, blog for free books or blog for freebies. They couldn’t be more wrong and to be honest they disgust me. Starting a blog and immediately posting ads because you need money to …
I don’t know about you all, but I am pretty sick of the various Authors Vs. Readers bullshit that seems to happen once a month. If it’s not an author getting pissed off and emailing an blogger with a “take down that negative review”, it’s readers badmouthing authors. Where’s the …
Anyone that knows me will tell you that I am not the most articulate with my emotions. I handle a couple well. I’m good with rage, hurt and, oddly enough silliness. My sisters and I would argue that this is our austere German and Scottish heritage shining through and yet …
As someone who hops the fence between author and reviewer, it can sometimes turn ugly. Writers need to vent about bad reviews, and reviewers need to vent about nutjob authors. I get it, and as long as it’s all vague and no names are mentioned, I don’t take any issue …