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[Matthew]

I think the author has deleted his comments? He got what was coming to him with a load of 1 star ratings though by the looks of things!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Matthew wrote: "I think the author has deleted his comments? He got what was coming to him with a load of 1 star ratings though by the looks of things!"

Thanks Matthew...I didn't realize that as I'd read a copied version:) Here it is: http://archive.is/rFgtE

[[deleted user]]

Brenda I saw that earlier today - poor move on his half .. he has gone and shot himself in the foot with his comments.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

He sure has! He's doing the complete opposite - no-one would want to read his work after that sort of response. NO author should respond to a review which is negative...

[[deleted user]]

every book the guy writes now is going to be avoided like the plague.I can't believe his reaction and then his follow up comments - it is ridiculous. I feel bad for the reviewer, no one deserves that crap.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

She was very calm initially about his responses until he started to get nasty. I didn't read all of the comments - far too many...but boy!

[Matthew]

Brenda wrote: "Matthew wrote: "I think the author has deleted his comments? He got what was coming to him with a load of 1 star ratings though by the looks of things!"

Thanks Matthew...I didn't realize that as I..."

I can't believe what I'm reading! Who in there right mind would attack anyone like this if for no other reason than it reflect extremely poorly on your 'business'

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Exactly! And he's not the only delusional author out there who does this!

[[deleted user]]

even harry potter has one star reviews and we all know how terribly badly those ended up [sarcasm]

[[deleted user]]

Brenda - one time I heard of an author that went out and wrote a book basically straight out saying it was about a reviewer - before changing the synopsis of course

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Melissa wrote: "Brenda - one time I heard of an author that went out and wrote a book basically straight out saying it was about a reviewer - before changing the synopsis of course"

Wow! That could create all sorts of legal problems for the author!!

[[deleted user]]

it is because of these authors that as a personal rule if a book is 1 or 2 stars for me .. I contact the author first and just constructively lay out why I didn't enjoy the book (and what factors I did enjoy).

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I do that "sometimes"...depends who it is etc...

[Deaths coming]

Brenda wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Brenda - one time I heard of an author that went out and wrote a book basically straight out saying it was about a reviewer - before changing the synopsis of course"

Wow! That cou..."

Hmmm While I am by no means a expert, hell I dropped law, however from what I know this would breach some acts protecting the safety of critics

[Sally906]

Melissa wrote: "I feel bad for my two dogs though - they are both black labs and they can't do the heat poor guys."

I can't cope with the heat - humidity really knocks me around. When hubby says it's time to retire and leave Darwin I'll have my bags packed so quickly his head will spin!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Melissa wrote: "I feel bad for my two dogs though - they are both black labs and they can't do the heat poor guys."

I can't cope with the heat - humidity really knocks me around. When hubby says ..."

LOL! I expect they'll be packed BEFORE he says to retire Sally;)

[Deaths coming]

I have learnt to deal with the heat slightly, however I am near Sydney so things are cooler then up north

[Deaths coming]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "Wowsers, I just about had a heart attack. There was all that talk the other day about the number of the beast, and then I just had a push notification flash up on my iPad saying "Deaths coming".

I..."

Oh, sorry

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

RitaSkeeter wrote: "Wowsers, I just about had a heart attack. There was all that talk the other day about the number of the beast, and then I just had a push notification flash up on my iPad saying "Deaths coming".

I..."

LOL!!! You crack me up Rita!!

[Deaths coming]

Well how was the long weekend for everyone?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Deaths coming wrote: "Well how was the long weekend for everyone?"

We had our heads down doing our readathon DC:) How was yours?

[Deaths coming]

I have been sick, so yeah not so great

[Deaths coming]

It is always the way, and this was the first time I have been sick in years

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Hope you're feeling a lot better now DC?

[Deaths coming]

Not quite, still got a nasty cough and flem coming up

[Sally906]

Melissa wrote: "every book the guy writes now is going to be avoided like the plague.I can't believe his reaction and then his follow up comments - it is ridiculous. I feel bad for the reviewer, no one deserves th..."

That is a terrible response - I think her review was not mean or nasty she was quite fair. He was really upset though. I am sure he wasn't happy about one star - that was his baby, his pride and joy. But he is going to get negative comments and as much as it saddens him he shouldn't attack the reviewer.

I have had an author have a go at me over a review and trust me it was a horrible experience but at least it was done off line ( and was 3 stars) I can only imagine how this poor reviewer feels - but I think she responded very well - I personally would have said nothing after the first response to him. Nothing she said was going to appease him.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're right there Sally...once everyone else started to have their say, it got worse...

[Juliette]

Melissa wrote: "I got a bit of a chuckle over this [it is sort of true for me] ....



"

hehe...love it.

[B the BookAddict]

Just read the archive on what basically could be headlined as Author Gone Feral. Oh boy! Dylan had better come up with a new legal name for himself quick smart, if he ever wants his books read now.

But I did feel bad when people said they'd just marked all his books as a 1 star rating, in response to his meltdown. They should be taken to task about that little matter, that should not be tolerated on GR.

Another member said "Someone else reported that he was offering free copies of his book to people in exchange for 5 star reviews. I'm not sure where it occurred personally, but I believe that is also against the ToS in addition to being morally wrong (coercion and bribery)." Basically, that member is in the wrong here, if you can't back up your claims with facts, then you shouldn't be airing them for the world to see.

I have thought about posting the archive link on chat threads in another couple of groups that I belong to, but have decided I wont. I'm thinking Dylan has probably already ruined his author career. But the thread would have created some lively comments!

[Vicki]

Brenda wrote: "Wow! Check out this book - The Boy and the Peddler of Death by Dylan Saccoccio and check out Cait (first review) with one star and the author attacking her and ever..."

Yikes!

[B the BookAddict]

Vicki wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Wow! Check out this book - The Boy and the Peddler of Death by Dylan Saccoccio and check out Cait (first review) with one star and the author attacki..."

Yeah, he's pretty scary, isn't he?

[[deleted user]]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Wow! Check out this book - The Boy and the Peddler of Death by Dylan Saccoccio and check out Cait (first review) with one star and the ..."

Every book gets its bad reviews - in hindsight I bet he's thinking a one bad review isn't looking so bad now [compared to this trainwreck he has created]

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

What an idiot. You don't engage with reviewers regardless of the review they give you.

[Carolyn]

Hopefully he's learned something from this and will think twice before having a nuclear meltdown over a few adverse comments. It wasn't even a very critical review. I'd hate to see how he'd cope if he got a really destructive review.

[Carolyn]

Yeah, it does make you aware that you need to be careful about what you say in a review. You should say if you hate a book and give your reasons but never be abusive or denigrate the author (not that Cait did). The author does need to know what readers think if they're going to improve. I have to say I would never give one star to a new or Indie author when they have worked so hard to write and publish a book.

[[deleted user]]

Carolyn wrote: "Yeah, it does make you aware that you need to be careful about what you say in a review. You should say if you hate a book and give your reasons but never be abusive or denigrate the author (not th..."

Often times with an indie If I really couldn't get in with the book I constructively let the author know what I thought didn't work [and I don't post the review].

[Ashley]

The guy MAY have mental health issues - he just seemed unable to let it go.

Stupid or unwell, there's no way to know for sure but I've read an interview with him that suggests he's not well.

Poor form in any event and I'd especially hate for reviewers to feel like they can't give an honest opinion, you know?

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

I tend to think along Ashley's line, he sounds troubled.

[Ashley]

Maybe he's a parody/front for someone else?

This interview doesn't add much hope that he's well:

https://authorsinterviews.wordpress.c...

So difficult to be sure what's going on with him but he's definitely not ok based on his behaviour hee at GR at least

[Carolyn]

Melissa wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Yeah, it does make you aware that you need to be careful about what you say in a review. You should say if you hate a book and give your reasons but never be abusive or denigrate th..."

Sounds like so good way to do it Melissa.

[[deleted user]]

Ashley wrote: "The guy MAY have mental health issues - he just seemed unable to let it go.

Stupid or unwell, there's no way to know for sure but I've read an interview with him that suggests he's not well.

Poo..."

You make a good point Ashley - some of his statements and actions do tend to indicate a mental health issue. In which case, I hope he does himself a favour and gets the help he needs.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ashley wrote: "The guy MAY have mental health issues - he just seemed unable to let it go.

Stupid or unwell, there's no way to know for sure but I've read an interview with him that suggests he's not well.

Poo..."

And the majority of authors appreciate an honest review anyway:)

[Marianne]

So this arvo after coming home from shopping, thought I'd quickly water the plants before writing my review. Of course, got a little side tracked looking on GR, but no drama, hubby's cooking tonight. Cept he needs some Philly Cooking cream so off he goes in the car. And Marianne waters downstairs, heads upstairs, loungeroom hmm, what's that smell, guys next door must be BBQing or something. And then I get to the kitchen, oh @%#*&@#, that's the soup bubbling away, what's left of it. DH was so sure he'd turned it off before he left......now we're having my pumpkin soup instead.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Marianne wrote: "So this arvo after coming home from shopping, thought I'd quickly water the plants before writing my review. Of course, got a little side tracked looking on GR, but no drama, hubby's cooking tonigh..."

Oh dear Marianne:( That's bad luck! Lucky though that you were there...could have been major!

[Marianne]

Yes, we've killed a saucepan like that before.....

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Marianne did you really say oh @%#*&@#! ? ;))

[Marianne]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne did you really say oh @%#*&@#! ? ;))"

Julie, if I wrote what I really said, Brenda would delete it anyway, LOL. We have to keep it clean!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Marianne wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Marianne did you really say oh @%#*&@#! ? ;))"

Julie, if I wrote what I really said, Brenda would delete it anyway, LOL. We have to keep it clean!"

Lol! :))

[Dale]

Oh dear! But easy done.

[Sally906]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Just read the archive on what basically could be headlined as Author Gone Feral. Oh boy! Dylan had better come up with a new legal name for himself quick smart, if he ever wants his books read no..."

I agree about people saying they are only giving him one star because of his attitude - that's not cricket IMHO - if you read the book and don't like it, fair enough - but to give it a one out of spite is wrong!