[summerdaniels71]

I have bought, read, and enjoyed all of John's ebooks.

They are entertainment and should be judged as such.

I have interacted with him via social media and email and I will tell you - the man is genuine, gracious, and giving.  He spends up to 6 - 8 hours a day interacting with his readers, asking about their families, thanking everyone for their support, etc., etc.

He is also one of the successful self-published authors that is driving the market change in the publishing world - along with authors such as J.A. Konrath and Barry Eisler.  If you do not think their success is having a positive impact for ALL of us indie authors - you are deluding yourself.

I compare it to Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour.  Once he started attracting so many new viewers and fans, the other golfers on the PGA Tour benefited immensely from the increased revenue, attention, etc.  They are all grateful to Tiger - Phil Mickelson will shout it from the rooftops for example.

Anyway - I understand everyone has the right to their own opinions - and I truly respect that, but I have a hard time understanding negativity for it's own sake.

Wishing ALL of you much success,

Summer

 

[summerdaniels71]

As far as some of the "Why you gotta be so negative, man?" comments, my issue is with the title of this thread and the idea in general that it's somehow an inspiring story, when I feel it's the complete opposite. There's no "negativity for negativity's sake," just a different opinion. Kinda like how five star reviews are AWESOME AND SQUEE, but one star reviews are by vengeful idiots who know nothing.

Fair enough. As I said - your mileage may vary.

Differing opinions are what makes the world honest and interesting.

Good luck to one and all.