tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post3530148583996652083..comments2024-03-24T13:49:53.099-04:00Comments on Romance Books '4' Us: There Is No Such Thing...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-88883799611258700392013-06-16T14:14:58.109-04:002013-06-16T14:14:58.109-04:00Great interview ! Love your books ! If I
HAD to c...Great interview ! Love your books ! If I <br />HAD to choose a favorite I would pick<br />"A Secret Affair ". Constantine is my favorite of your heroes. Judy Burrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-79267822640001697292013-06-13T18:17:48.646-04:002013-06-13T18:17:48.646-04:00I read an essay recently that said the problem is ...I read an essay recently that said the problem is that we authors assume there is only a finite amount of readers who will read a finite amount of books, and if someone else's book is being read, it means ours isn't. The writer said that was nonsense, and that the average voracious reader always has time for one more book.<br /><br />While that's true, the only thing I'm really envious of is the publicity that some books seem to engender. So to that respect, I guess that some authors really believe the old adage about "No such thing as bad publicity", and figure that if you've heard of them, even for crappy reactions to other people's books, at least you've heard of them.<br /><br />Sometimes being anonymous and producing books that only get read by a handful of people in the world is demoralizing. But my view is life always shoves lemons your way...you can laugh or cry, and laughing leaves nicer lines on your face. Fiona McGierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495707848048468428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-10571606655940457652013-06-13T01:42:04.938-04:002013-06-13T01:42:04.938-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-17951282637216193532013-06-12T20:41:27.452-04:002013-06-12T20:41:27.452-04:00Wonderful column. So much I could comment on but I...Wonderful column. So much I could comment on but I'll just say I've learned to ignore the bad stuff (as much as I'm able) and keep on writing. Not always easy.jean hart stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287808234288499369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-78684153666464355822013-06-12T19:51:23.954-04:002013-06-12T19:51:23.954-04:00I was not aware that Ms. Picoult had a go at me, t...I was not aware that Ms. Picoult had a go at me, that is to say, an "indie writer." what a b*tch. excuse my french. she needs to step off, and go write another book and make more money or something. Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182147051413946727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-65470426097607317352013-06-12T19:19:36.953-04:002013-06-12T19:19:36.953-04:00The Virginia Woolf comment is my favorite, mainly ...The Virginia Woolf comment is my favorite, mainly because I totally agree with her about Joyce. Snits don't bother me--there will always be immature, rude people in the world; of course it's worse when they have outsized egos. But in truth, what silly pathetic little people they are! And what a waste of precious life time. Even if they do write good books :). M. S.M. S. Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12700879115612868488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-16641041975374858482013-06-12T15:11:20.752-04:002013-06-12T15:11:20.752-04:00Negative comments, I've received my share of t...Negative comments, I've received my share of those but in my almost 77 years I've learned to ignore them. Always amazes me when I read remarks from other writers bashing other writers. Do they not have their own stories to tell. I read a lot but if I don't enjoy the book, I say "OH well, at least I bought it on my gift card" and move on. Guess these things have always happened. I always wonder if they did among writers in those days before the printing press and the internetJanet Lane Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15488093917556546485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-45597000234092746162013-06-12T14:42:23.249-04:002013-06-12T14:42:23.249-04:00Love this, Liz. Thanks for posting. I feel the sam...Love this, Liz. Thanks for posting. I feel the same way as you about authors behaving badly. I've read the trashy things Picoult has said about indie books. My feeling is as yours--if I were making millions on my books and had my books made into movies, I'd be a happy clam and wouldn't begrudge anyone else success. And why would I care what others are writing so long as I was happy with what I was doing? I don't understand Picoult at all. Love the author quotes.Cara Marsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384839120633419382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-66223828189238502352013-06-12T13:28:15.615-04:002013-06-12T13:28:15.615-04:00thanks for all your great comments guys. Yes, this...thanks for all your great comments guys. Yes, this is a crazy business, one where if you fail you are sympathized with but if you succeed you set yourself up as a target for jealous hatred which because of our easy-access info-based world will nearly always manifest itself as public vitriol. I found this article today, in keeping with our theme: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/frequent-social-media-user-it-could-mean-youre-a-narcissist-according-to-new-u-m-study<br />Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182147051413946727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-56473369443116608682013-06-12T12:59:06.219-04:002013-06-12T12:59:06.219-04:00We all get attacked. It's awful. There's n...We all get attacked. It's awful. There's nothing in this world that will please everyone.<br />Authors are particularly prone to loathing other authors! The closer the writing style the stronger the hate, which I find interesting. The "Little Book Of Poison" has some of the harshest quotes. The most riviled author of all time? William Shakespeare.Katalina Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04792533045672712045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-56088768451386412972013-06-12T11:56:14.321-04:002013-06-12T11:56:14.321-04:00I'm still laughing over Mark Twain's comme...I'm still laughing over Mark Twain's comment about Jane Austen. I think that one was my favorite also.<br /><br />I don't understand author bashing. I don't understand reviewers/bloggers attacking an author personally. I agree that they have a right to their opinion but when they start getting snarky, I ignore them--and I don't trust their opinions.<br /><br />Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-211365008646247552013-06-12T11:20:44.030-04:002013-06-12T11:20:44.030-04:00Bravo to you, Liz! I've been harping on this v...Bravo to you, Liz! I've been harping on this very topic for some time myself, and it gets to the point where you really do just want to scream. Professionalism? Oh hell, what a concept - if you have to explain it to some of these "authors" you've already lost the battle. I find myself in the midst of a mess such as this right now because of an interview I conducted at the request of CTR. Honestly... as Tina said, why can't we all just write and get along. You don't have to support 1000% every other author out there, but you do owe yourself and them the courtesy of behaving like a civilized human being.<br /><br />Good luck with all your books, and may you one day be in the cover of Time magazine, and any other you seek!!Denysé Bridgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275440875115096018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-57814548068616974092013-06-12T10:42:58.631-04:002013-06-12T10:42:58.631-04:00I've been catching snippets of authors mention...I've been catching snippets of authors mentioning the bad behavior on FB and had wondered what was going on. But it always hurts my heart to find out the exact details.<br /><br />Publishing is a haaaard business. Writers pour their hearts into the words on the page. A well written bad review is hard enough to take, but when a colleague trashes not only the work but an author it tears at our very soul.<br /><br />But you know, there's something comforting knowing that even the big names have been dragged through the proverbial mud by the peers.<br /><br />Great post, Liz!Nina Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548896481430215466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-67816214270746469982013-06-12T10:42:22.140-04:002013-06-12T10:42:22.140-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nina Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548896481430215466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-64981368963273554772013-06-12T09:08:42.978-04:002013-06-12T09:08:42.978-04:00I couldn't agree more. Really, why some people...I couldn't agree more. Really, why some people feel the need to tear others down is beyond me. It feels sooooo much better to pass along words of praise and encouragement. Great post, Liz.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08698820496991305443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-20434699327725154732013-06-12T08:37:49.299-04:002013-06-12T08:37:49.299-04:00To claim to have read 7 and each one sucked...hmm,...To claim to have read 7 and each one sucked...hmm, what would a psychiatrist have to say about that odd behavior? There's a saying - the right to shake your fist ends at the other person's nose. I think when it crosses the line from "hated this book" to defamation, it's time to find a lawyer.<br /><br />To me this bad behavior is like other carbuncles on the butt of society. Our media only tells us of bad things until you start to believe there are only bad things to hear about. FOX news has done really well for itself that way. TV shows are just plain mean-spirited. Talent shows rip the contestant's hearts out (ya gotta be cruel to be kind)Bullying is thought to be so hilarious, the people who do it post it on youtube.<br /><br />When someone goes out of their way to be mean to you, it's a clear reflection of how they hate themselves. They can't be "big" in their eyes, until someone is made small. I say hats off to any author's success. This isn't the easiest business to make a name in, however brief the shooting star. <br /><br />Great post Liz. Loved the old insults. Makes my own thorny "if you can borrow this book, then read it. Don't buy it." sound like a caress. lol Best luck.Rose Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429566802562925080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-31579630407674652472013-06-12T08:34:42.397-04:002013-06-12T08:34:42.397-04:00Good stuff, Liz! I got a bad review because Batman...Good stuff, Liz! I got a bad review because Batman wasn't in my books. Really? <br /><br />I don't want every story to be the same. They would bore me. <br /><br />Seems I have to work hard for my readers-one at a time. <br /><br />You are great!Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-82521119572421666252013-06-12T08:33:21.954-04:002013-06-12T08:33:21.954-04:00Hear, hear! I'm glad you included your Top 10...Hear, hear! I'm glad you included your Top 10. While there is a very long tradition of taking fellow authors down occasionally, at least they did it cleverly and within the craft itself. Mattie O'Briennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-18245224064027275182013-06-12T08:27:05.753-04:002013-06-12T08:27:05.753-04:00*sigh* This kind of behavior makes me sad. As a ...*sigh* This kind of behavior makes me sad. As a blogger/reviewer, I've had my share of "you liked that book, it was crap" attack and have lost followers because of it. <br /><br />I've bled for certain authors to get their books promo'd and reviewed and I've had the actual author bad mouth me. Its not just authors that behave badly.<br /><br />I almost shut down the blog over a review that I did awhile back because the rating wasn't high enough. Yes, high enough. <br /><br />As a published author, I didn't get the love and support that I thought I would get when my debut came out. In fact, it was quite the opposite. Its an uphill battle for me...damned if I do, and damned if I don't.<br /><br />Chin up Liz. I love your books and will continue to read them and support you in everything that you do.<br /><br />Oh...Rob/Blake/Lila AWESOMENESS!<br /><br />Marika/HarlieHarlie Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01866226921079232570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-11377484134027046932013-06-12T08:01:46.132-04:002013-06-12T08:01:46.132-04:00I'm with Amber. Your attacker read SEVEN book...I'm with Amber. Your attacker read SEVEN books before deciding 'you suck'? There must have been SOMETHING which drew her to you. Jeez!<br /><br />I'm looking forward to Paradise Hops as well as the others:)<br /><br />Take the high road every time. Don't sink to their level.Molly Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488325587798390008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-57793504062099541452013-06-12T07:54:06.346-04:002013-06-12T07:54:06.346-04:00If we could all just write and get along. *sigh*
...If we could all just write and get along. *sigh* <br /><br />At times, writing reminds me of being in high school with the mean girls (yep, I went to an all girl high school). I learned early on that the best offense is to ignore people who are critical or say mean things. You are not going to change their minds by trying to reason with them. They have a right to their opinion, and by god, they will drag you through the mud, if necessary, to protect that right.<br /><br />Nothing is as disturbing to people like that than your indifference. There is power in it. It proves you don't give a crap what they say. You don't have to defend yourself. You know you have talent.<br /><br />Go with that. Keeps the blood pressure down. Takes the wind out of their sails. :)Tina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-33268842551308662312013-06-12T07:52:07.552-04:002013-06-12T07:52:07.552-04:00Bravo! I couldn't have said it better! If you ...Bravo! I couldn't have said it better! If you don't like something, just move on, don't make a public spectical of yourself. It may come back to bite you in the arse! Unfortunately this is the era we live in (social media), and I totally agree, if you're a huge bestselling author, don't you have more important things to do than cut down other authors, one of which may outsell and outshine you one day?<br />Love your books Liz! Keep on!J R Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06832963312596455551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-61507788107048709972013-06-12T07:14:59.705-04:002013-06-12T07:14:59.705-04:00As someone who has also gone through this I can re...As someone who has also gone through this I can relate. Someone attacked my books and NAME. I decided to take the high road (after I commented once) and ignore this reviewer/reader. <br />What I find funny about the person who said she "read 7 books" and they all suck. Why did you read 7? She found something appealing to come back for more, because most don't continue buying from an author they don't like. <br />I don't understand author bashing from fellow authors. We're all here for the same reasons. I prefer to support and lift up authors, personally. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05244564493291133822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-43920599146523103662013-06-12T07:05:04.382-04:002013-06-12T07:05:04.382-04:00I think that Essence of Time is my favorite.. Then...I think that Essence of Time is my favorite.. Then Vegas Miracle, but I love all your books. It's like choosing your favorite child.<br /><br />Why do you think that we (even actors do it to each other- I'm sure presidents do it too) as people feel the need to belittle others? Karma has a way of stabbing you. I love how supportive other authors have been toward me, esp. Liz. That's something I'll take with me to my grave! And when you are on HBO, I'll say I knew you!Melissa Keirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10247037321769755660noreply@blogger.com