The Difference Between Fame and Infamy

you know what? i'm grateful for these authors setting out signposts publicly declaring their douchery. life's too short to read all the books in the world, so they're doing me a favor on par with beetles sending out stink clouds that say "DON'T EAT ME" or poisonous frogs that say "THESE COLORS MEAN BUSINESS: TOUCH ME - AND DIE."

these authors are saying, "I CAN'T HANDLE CRITICISM. I AM MEAN. GIVE MY BOOK A BAD RATING AND I WILL STALK YOU AND SHOUT AT YOU AND KICK A BIG FUSS OVER NOTHING."

culling my tbr list has never been easier.

the only drawback is that so many innocent reviewers are caught in the crossfire. maybe cautionary warning stickers should be affixed to their books and book blurbs.