Seems every time I log in on Facebook these days, (and let’s
face it, like it or not, we all pretty much have to log in to FB at least once
every day), I am bound to hit upon something that makes me shake my head in wonder.
The latest eye-opening stunner was a post from Anne Rice’s page where she is discussing
an outburst of what appears to be utter insanity from another author. Without
rehashing, I really do have to wonder just why the letters NYT best-selling
author makes some people into total morons? If you’re lucky enough to achieve
that coveted success, even one time, then be proud of it, certainly, but do NOT
think it entitles you to blast the ever-living shit out of some other writer
who’s written something you don’t like. Career suicide is sure to follow, even if you do have fans who'll chime in and do whatever you suggest is right - like having books banned, one-starring things you haven't even read, and all those lovely trollish little things that are so reviled by other authors.
We work in a business that’s genuinely incestuous at times,
what you do in one publishing house will inevitably come back to haunt you at
others later in your career. Too many people seem to forget that fact, or they
just wilfully ignore it entirely. Despite the glorious age of entitlement, the
internet never forgets, and in publishing, neither do editors who witness your
meltdowns and your crap attitude. More
importantly perhaps, READERS never forget it when you attack other authors. Why
does this stuff even have to be talked about? It’s not the first time I’ve seen
it, unlikely the last, but I’ll forever wonder when the adults and
professionals will retake our industry and make it respectable again? Soon, I
hope.
Meanwhile, if you’re in the mood for a walk into the past,
check out my NNP novella, Champagne and Chocolate. It’s on sale for the month
of March at the bargain price of only 99¢.
CHAMPAGNE AND CHOCOLATE
Best-selling Historical Western romance
Available
at:
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From different worlds, drawn by desire,
passion is about to change their lives forever....
Austin Standish is a man of refined
tastes. Intelligent and educated, Austin enjoys all of the best life has to
offer. A gambler, a gunslinger, and a man who has plans to taste the sweetest
prize at The Palace Casino and Saloon - the lovely owner, Chantille L'Amour,
the most sought after jewel on the Barbary Coast.
Running a high-class brothel and casino
isn't exactly the life she was born to but Chantille is determined to overcome
the ruin her family was left in once the Civil War ended. But, she has chosen a
difficult path... one that demands much and leaves her lonely. She's noticed
the handsome man who comes into her world from time to time, and when she
chooses to give in to desire, the passion evoked by Austin's touch may change
her life forever....
Wise words. Ones I've pondered regularly myself.
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