tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post7700334749451718557..comments2024-01-19T22:01:50.746-05:00Comments on Three Wicked Writers Plus Two: Blowing The Lid Off: Bad Shenanigans In Author Land!Cari Quinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06581235338272282124noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-69803187939573286172011-04-14T11:04:02.498-04:002011-04-14T11:04:02.498-04:00Oh yeah, real whackos out there for sure Nanny gir...Oh yeah, real whackos out there for sure Nanny girl. And I'm proud to be one of your friends, too! <br /><br />Yeah, I'd been hearing about this rating biz for a while now too. And I just suddenly got fed up with it. <br /><br />Why had no one blogged about it. Brought it out in the open? And then my friend sent me that email with regard to the little conspiracy against her and another Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-62432580612401417542011-04-14T10:06:11.739-04:002011-04-14T10:06:11.739-04:00Sorry I'm late to the party, per usual. Great ...Sorry I'm late to the party, per usual. Great post, Tess. This really sucks, and is part of the reason I only base purchases on reviews by reviewers I really trust. I've heard of people doing this for a while, although I didn't realize it was other authors. That's just shameful. <br /><br />You know I hide behind online anonymity, because of what I review on my personal blog, but Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-12237766001084645292011-04-13T06:25:11.772-04:002011-04-13T06:25:11.772-04:00There's room enough for everyone at the table....There's room enough for everyone at the table. Well said, Vanessa. I'm afraid other than blogging about this, I'm clueless as to what the authors will be doing about this. <br /><br />When all is said and done, not much CAN be done other than public humiliation. And that means the victims must be outed as well. Not everyone feels comfortable in that kind of spotlight. <br /><br />Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-21056690391857807312011-04-12T22:38:57.519-04:002011-04-12T22:38:57.519-04:00Hi Tess,
Yes, it is a damn shame for this to be ha...Hi Tess,<br />Yes, it is a damn shame for this to be happening...but you know it'll/they'll continue unless someone blows the whistle on them, call them out...I at least hope they now know that you and your friend know what they were up to....Karma is a Mutha!<br />You reap what you sow! It's so sad, there's room enough for everyone at the table.Vanessa A. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10309349880315316209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-6340532556740058462011-04-12T16:21:25.534-04:002011-04-12T16:21:25.534-04:00G.W. this biz is like any other. You're sellin...G.W. this biz is like any other. You're selling quality and service with a smile. Some people don't yet understand that this IS a business. They play games. <br /><br />I'm in this for the longer haul--if I don't die first! lol So I don't play fast and loose with authors and readers. I work hard at the craft of writing. I KNOW how much work goes into producing a manuscript. Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-50320473043109411542011-04-12T16:05:14.320-04:002011-04-12T16:05:14.320-04:00You mean they sent emails to you directly, Laurann...You mean they sent emails to you directly, Laurann? Goodness. Seriously. I thought these people preferred to hide behind anonymity. I'd be crushed, too, if a bunch of authors emailed me with such accusations. <br /><br />As for putting out a lot of books? If your mojo is working, you can do it. Personally, I'm into so many other things--editing being one--that I don't churn them out Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-9638135135739166072011-04-12T16:01:18.438-04:002011-04-12T16:01:18.438-04:00You may very well be right, Sav. Several years ago...You may very well be right, Sav. Several years ago, according to surveys, readers found books through review sites over twenty-five percent of the time. Now that has dropped drastically. <br /><br />So readers may also find some of these reviews very odd and be less trusting of them. Great insight, girlie!Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-2626778909067406552011-04-12T13:08:00.439-04:002011-04-12T13:08:00.439-04:00I've been writing for several years and have 2...I've been writing for several years and have 2 books published. I've been lucky so far not to have had this happen to me(that I know of). I too believe in the golden rule. I'm also a business owner. Recently I've gained competition. I've learned from people I know he has said bad things about me and even filed complaints against me with the city. Several of my customers (oldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-77688205960582545152011-04-12T12:29:21.763-04:002011-04-12T12:29:21.763-04:00I missed this post. I'm coming into the discus...I missed this post. I'm coming into the discussion late and hesitated to say anything but then I wonder how many more people don't talk about what goes on. People should know they aren't alone so here goes.<br /><br />I've been a victim myself. I don't complain about but yeah. Regina saves my sanity through the crazy stuff (Love you, Regina! LOL She has my eternal thanks). I&#Laurann Dohnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10682357766355440391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-58431278874182103912011-04-12T11:44:16.062-04:002011-04-12T11:44:16.062-04:00I have heard a lot about this going on and it is s...I have heard a lot about this going on and it is sad. People have nothing better to do and try to trash others. It is one of the ugly things that go on in the industry. This is why people are no longer taking reviews and ratings to heart. With this stuff happening who knows what is real and what is there to trash.Savannah Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03969287794654622274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-31225674282647801552011-04-12T11:38:01.951-04:002011-04-12T11:38:01.951-04:00Hi Miriam, actually this didn't happen to me--...Hi Miriam, actually this didn't happen to me---YET! But to some friends of mine. <br /><br />But it seems to be coming up more and more these days. I've seen several posts on groups about this kind of behavior. <br /><br />Everyone knows what's going on, we just don't talk about it in the open. <br /><br />I'm not into leaving reviews either. And I really have a hard time withTess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-83775140176755658522011-04-12T11:26:38.783-04:002011-04-12T11:26:38.783-04:00Wow, Tess, sorry for some of the junk that has hap...Wow, Tess, sorry for some of the junk that has happened to you. I first heard of this author jealousy thing a couple of years ago from someone it happened to. Before that, I was so naive I never suspected it. All I can say is that I do believe it catches up with the perpetrators in the end. Writing is a very small world.<br /><br />As for leaving reviews, I don't. I buy a lot of books. Miriam Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10208119527355801511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-56514105519802901162011-04-12T10:46:57.431-04:002011-04-12T10:46:57.431-04:00You're right, Michael. It's all HS BS. Mak...You're right, Michael. It's all HS BS. Makes you wonder how their kids are going to turn out, doesn't it? <br /><br />You continue on the course you've set for yourself. Ignore the bad ratings from these sites that aren't truly legitimate review sites. That's the best advice I can give anyone right there. <br /><br />Don't take stock in a review unless it's a site Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-32584247493806629922011-04-12T10:40:41.319-04:002011-04-12T10:40:41.319-04:00Wow... I've seen some of these first hand Tess...Wow... I've seen some of these first hand Tess but giving authors a 2 star after its released? WOW!<br /><br />I am all about the do onto others...phrase. I try to support everyone I can, give my fellow authors comments and pubs whenever I can make the time. Sometimes even late but I do when I can.<br /><br />Ive seen the "cliques" too and without embarrassing anyone, i'll say Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03153722211212299752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-72716722599183222802011-04-12T09:45:37.429-04:002011-04-12T09:45:37.429-04:00Well, it's been said before that I GO OFF like...Well, it's been said before that I GO OFF like a BOMB! LOL Thanks, Cindy. And like you, I've been seeing this craziness for a long time. Just figured it needed to be said out in the open. <br /><br />And I LOVED your video. <br /><br />Hugs...Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-38068788705591459732011-04-12T09:37:20.883-04:002011-04-12T09:37:20.883-04:00I have to say I've seen all the craziness you&...I have to say I've seen all the craziness you've described, Tess and it floors me too. I just want to write good books for readers to enjoy. The rest of the meanness and unprofessional behavior, I do my best to steer clear of. And thanks very much for the shout out! I really appreciate it. You're da bomb ;)Foxx Miyamotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716774428394552845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-88272453253649302122011-04-12T09:14:01.478-04:002011-04-12T09:14:01.478-04:00LOL Mary! Probably just a jerk. Someone who doesn&...LOL Mary! Probably just a jerk. Someone who doesn't like erotic content. I doubt you've made any enemies. You're too sweet.Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-51369463795054849882011-04-12T09:11:11.112-04:002011-04-12T09:11:11.112-04:00I had a really bad review on one of my books that ...I had a really bad review on one of my books that had already sold hundreds of copies and is still selling.<br /><br />I'm not sure if it was an author that couldn’t write worth a damn giving the review, or someone out there needing an English lesson in grammar and spelling. LOL<br /><br />Mary SuzanneMary Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543816535011008430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-62068489083645291592011-04-12T07:31:32.918-04:002011-04-12T07:31:32.918-04:00And you simply steer clear of that author you don&...And you simply steer clear of that author you don't like, too, don't you, Catriana? That's what I try to do. It really is a waste of time and energy to intentionally plan to hurt someone. <br /><br />If these bad authors would use that energy to improve their writing, they'd be much better off. Good luck in your career, make sure you keep us apprised of releases. We'd love to Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-33615104427174790172011-04-12T07:29:35.907-04:002011-04-12T07:29:35.907-04:00That's how I find books, Tina. I am first attr...That's how I find books, Tina. I am first attracted to a cover, which makes me read the blurb. Then I look for an excerpt. <br /><br />As an editor, when I read that excerpt, I KNOW whether I want to purchase the book. I'm also pretty much aware of which publishers put out quality work as well. So I tend to steer clear of certain publishers. <br /><br />I mentioned in another comment thatTess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-90593766316212728552011-04-12T07:25:12.036-04:002011-04-12T07:25:12.036-04:00I'm still a newbie to the publishing field, bu...I'm still a newbie to the publishing field, but it's sad to know this happens. Not surprising, but still sad. I know it's a business and to a certain extent we're competing with each other, but there are lines to be drawn and standards to be met.<br /><br />There's already one author I know of who just...I can't stand their attitude. Because of that, I will never read Catriana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18335867396725319386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-87849992429450832042011-04-12T07:06:54.019-04:002011-04-12T07:06:54.019-04:00Nothing surprises me anymore. I do believe in karm...Nothing surprises me anymore. I do believe in karma. What those authors did to the other authors will come back in spades to them.<br /><br />If you're so untalented that you need to trash another author's work to get your own noticed, then you shouldn't be in the biz, should you?<br /><br />And BTW, the readers/fans I've spoken to don't buy a book based on its ratings/reviewsTina Donahuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07160021732404091277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-13479842695022884562011-04-12T06:49:17.449-04:002011-04-12T06:49:17.449-04:00Yes, Janet, the sad part is this is not a game. We...Yes, Janet, the sad part is this is not a game. We're talking about a writer's career here. I guess they think it's like shooting fish in a barrel. There are so many of us that they can just have all the fun they want. Nasty people for sure.Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-19331639210671450272011-04-12T06:47:29.988-04:002011-04-12T06:47:29.988-04:00Thanks, Tami. Took me a while to decide to write t...Thanks, Tami. Took me a while to decide to write this post. I was warned I might become a target. Well, maybe I will. But if I do indeed become a target, I think I'll wear those low ratings like a badge of honor. No, they won't feel good at all, but I'll announce those low ratings for what I believe they are, applaud legitimate reviews from reviewers who do what they do for all the Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-62282767702583578282011-04-12T06:45:16.745-04:002011-04-12T06:45:16.745-04:00Pommawolf, thank you. I do suspect that one day al...Pommawolf, thank you. I do suspect that one day all of this will come back to bite these bad authors. But what I'd really prefer is that they read this post, all of these comments, take what is being said to heart and know that everyone is now watching this mess and it doesn't have quite the sting it did before. <br /><br />If an author knows that games can be played with them---that in Tess MacKallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00066240659271231596noreply@blogger.com