tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post296226440390126493..comments2024-03-28T14:33:26.011-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Authors Behaving BadlyJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39257116750584355952018-05-18T14:32:28.228-04:002018-05-18T14:32:28.228-04:00UPDATE: Her TM has been moved to “Cancellation Pen...UPDATE: Her TM has been moved to “Cancellation Pending” status.LC Rooneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055996189988961428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-47247737275378540292018-05-15T13:08:49.353-04:002018-05-15T13:08:49.353-04:00For those wishing to stay updated on the cocky aut...For those wishing to stay updated on the cocky author, this is the latest. Follow @kneupperwriter on Twitter for more as the case progresses: https://twitter.com/kneupperwriter/status/996235766400401408?s=19LC Rooneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055996189988961428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61952179028099735932018-05-14T20:48:22.243-04:002018-05-14T20:48:22.243-04:00I was fascinated by the story as well, and keep lo...I was fascinated by the story as well, and keep looking it up to see if there is any more information. The way others digested the information was also interesting--glad to see that RWA was looking into on behalf of their members. If the trademark holds up there is going to be a run on words...J.A. Hennrikushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17874820069784412905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65093414255157191522018-05-14T15:56:08.231-04:002018-05-14T15:56:08.231-04:00The tears are literally rolling down my cheeks! LO...The tears are literally rolling down my cheeks! LOL!!!LC Rooneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055996189988961428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44608828078054362422018-05-14T15:41:56.937-04:002018-05-14T15:41:56.937-04:00I could not agree more, PK! I think we were all mu...I could not agree more, PK! I think we were all much happier when we didn't know the political leanings of every single person with whom we came into contact. Why would that be important when interacting with our writing peers or readers anyway? Isn't it about the WRITING?<br /><br />The longer I'm on social media, the more I appreciate Sue Grafton's approach to politics & religion: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1718979738145516&id=170941702949335 (written by Julie Smith, an author and close friend of Sue's).LC Rooneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055996189988961428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-11004478451174061252018-05-13T23:53:19.745-04:002018-05-13T23:53:19.745-04:00Same! I was completely sucked into the drama! Craz...Same! I was completely sucked into the drama! Crazy!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3119659418974543322018-05-13T23:52:57.126-04:002018-05-13T23:52:57.126-04:00Very bad form! I agree completely.Very bad form! I agree completely.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42100222504524815402018-05-13T23:52:10.946-04:002018-05-13T23:52:10.946-04:00LOL!LOL!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34470135306932410042018-05-13T23:52:00.896-04:002018-05-13T23:52:00.896-04:00That killed me. I so admired him - I am still feel...That killed me. I so admired him - I am still feeling very betrayed.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-31399758243340779102018-05-13T15:42:41.749-04:002018-05-13T15:42:41.749-04:00I spent way, way, way too much time reading up on ...I spent way, way, way too much time reading up on this cocky author and all the going on last Sunday. It was the train wreck I couldn't look away from. I do enjoy a good author behaving badly saga as well. Sadly, I think proper behavior is on the way out in our society.Mark Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11567392254011373198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58742103280298883702018-05-13T11:17:18.529-04:002018-05-13T11:17:18.529-04:00It does seem these days there is always someone(s)...It does seem these days there is always someone(s) offended by something or just about everything. It's almost like a person has to be afraid to express an opinion. That's really sad.Rick Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978136287154214297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64811837729204208022018-05-13T01:36:19.835-04:002018-05-13T01:36:19.835-04:00This will come as a great surprise to Cocky Locky ...This will come as a great surprise to Cocky Locky of Chicken Little fame. <br />Coralee Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691335135691119400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68062589081716026612018-05-12T22:03:42.784-04:002018-05-12T22:03:42.784-04:00Woohee! Nicholas Sparks comparing himself to Hemi...Woohee! Nicholas Sparks comparing himself to Hemingway and Shakespeare and thinking he is a unique star in the universe? Mr. Sparks, meet Mr. Humility and learn something from him.<br /><br />Some years ago at the National Festival of Books in D.C. there was a well-known author, whom I think most of you would know, and in talking about her books, she made it about money, about how she didn't care what anyone thought because she was laughing all the way to the bank. Most off-putting. She was talking to a large audience of fans who would much rather have heard her talking about her love of the craft and her characters. Then during the question time, she was dismissive of fans when queried about previous series. I haven't read anything else she has written. Little respect for your readers hits me that way. And, don't misunderstand, I want authors, especially my favorite authors, to make money and be successful, but to smirk about it to an audience of fans is bad form.Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4239868881229738742018-05-12T18:59:15.127-04:002018-05-12T18:59:15.127-04:00It's hard when you already like the books, mov...It's hard when you already like the books, movies or TV shows. I'm thinking of Bill Cosby. I still have some of his comedy albums and watched all his TV shows and some of the movies. He was funny most of the time. I would never patronize anything new if he hadn't been convicted because he was a sleezeball for what he did to those women. I'm conflicted about the TV shows since he wasn't the only actor or creative person involved. Why should the other suffer if TV stations boycott The Cosby Show or his other shows?Sally from PAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649707016754971847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70124721560686155292018-05-12T18:36:39.991-04:002018-05-12T18:36:39.991-04:00She was certainly cocked and loaded when she went ...She was certainly cocked and loaded when she went after the other authors. LOL! Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81887421747609199972018-05-12T18:35:18.511-04:002018-05-12T18:35:18.511-04:00Yeah, I don't really hold Charles Dickens shen...Yeah, I don't really hold Charles Dickens shenanigans against him. LOL.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83119058789353698992018-05-12T18:34:41.354-04:002018-05-12T18:34:41.354-04:00PK, I absolutely hear you and respect your opinion...PK, I absolutely hear you and respect your opinion - no need to back away. The politics of celebrities does influence whether I will watch their show or buy their books. It shouldn't but it does, so you're right a smart celebrity keeps it on the down low if they don't want to lose readers/viewers. That being said, while I keep most places politics free I have one sounding off place (Twitter) where I let loose. Mostly, it manifests in liking and retweeting people who state things the way I see them. Does this do any good for anyone? No, probably not, but it's my one refuge (other than emailing my congresspersons) to let it out. Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64326300462696139102018-05-12T18:29:06.473-04:002018-05-12T18:29:06.473-04:00I agree, Rick. The librarian in me can't abide...I agree, Rick. The librarian in me can't abide censorship. And, yes, Amazon reviews, let's just leave that one alone -- for now. Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43872919754506375662018-05-12T18:27:47.919-04:002018-05-12T18:27:47.919-04:00Precisely!Precisely!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-31093148387794316032018-05-12T16:10:00.903-04:002018-05-12T16:10:00.903-04:00The author (who shall remain nameless....no free p...The author (who shall remain nameless....no free publicity) is obviously off her cockamamie rocker!Helen Nordsethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722564768816791372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-73748027590567338662018-05-12T15:16:27.286-04:002018-05-12T15:16:27.286-04:00I very much like knowing the political stance of f...I very much like knowing the political stance of friends, acquaintances, and people I do business with. This includes writers. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187856103924954287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39249478689655942612018-05-12T14:28:49.312-04:002018-05-12T14:28:49.312-04:00I cannot separate the author from their art with t...I cannot separate the author from their art with the exception of authors who long before my birth left this life behind.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22522650437350337112018-05-12T14:09:41.315-04:002018-05-12T14:09:41.315-04:00My favorite subgenre of mysteries are historical m...My favorite subgenre of mysteries are historical mysteries. Many years ago at an LCC convention, I attended a panel about them. There was a new, about-to-be-published author (who shall remain nameless) who stated that he/she had a new book coming out and had chosen this subgenre because it seemed the most profitable. (Personally, I'd love to see the research on that because I'd disagree). And, yes, I can agree that you don't want to put all your time and effort into a book that won't sell but it really came off as cold, crass, and mercenary and turned me off. I can't read the series because I have an emotional remembrance reaction to that. <br /><br />The next point I wanted to say, I don't mean to start any debate or flame war so please just take it as my opinion and leave it at that. A part of the job these days as authors and celebrities is to promote themselves along with the product they are currently attached to. It's a part of the biz. It is their choice to be in the public in that way. I really really don't like when politics get involved because no matter which "side" you're on, if you take a stance you will offend half of your potential customers. It can happen in the book itself, in a blog, social media, in-person interview, etc. Why would you do that just so that you can state your opinion? It's perfectly ok to HAVE an opinion and please do. You're private citizen and in this country we have amazing freedoms to express ourselves. But this is your chosen job to create entertainment of some sort, the product we will spend time and money on that you want 100% of potential customers to buy ... why offend half of them when it can be avoided so easily? And most workplaces don't allow politics and it should be the same for authors and celebrities. It's a job and we can both keep our politics to ourselves for this little while. Just my two cents. I don't go looking for it but it can happen and for the same reasons of bullying or sexual misconduct, etc. it can affect whether or not one will spend their time on their work. I think it is fine to have two accounts in social media if you want to express politically ... one that is the neutral public persona for the work you and a personal one for friends and family. Ok, back to my corner. PK the Bookeemonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03478996122841311684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-41270098762815379002018-05-12T13:52:55.713-04:002018-05-12T13:52:55.713-04:00Censorship in ANY form is completely unacceptable!...Censorship in ANY form is completely unacceptable!<br /><br />I absolutely do not understand how anyone could be allowed to trademark a word, unless it a specific brand name (which this one is/was not) such as “Rice Krispies”(tm). Then only used in reference to that specific product. That the word “cocky” could be trademarked is ludicrous. Where is the law team from the American Cocker Spaniel Club when we need them? Amazon's actions of pulling books or comments is censorship. Bah.<br /><br />But then let’s not even go to the whole Amazon comment and review thing.....Rick Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978136287154214297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54697205626611327012018-05-12T13:07:53.086-04:002018-05-12T13:07:53.086-04:00All I can say about this is “poppycock.”
I don’t ...All I can say about this is “poppycock.”<br /><br />I don’t pay much attention to what I read about who does what to or with whom. No book should be banned although there are millions that shouldn’t be read. But I can make up my own mind about that. 50 Shades Of Grey comes to mind, but that only reflects my good taste. <br /><br />I’m betting there isn’t a writer here who won’t use “cocky” as often as she likes!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187856103924954287noreply@blogger.com