My heart sincerely goes out to the people who trudge through each day with such anger and malice in their hearts that they seem to have a need to want to destroy someone else’s creative work. I really wish that there was a way that I could help them enjoy a happier and more positive life.
I’ve made it a point to always respect a reader’s opinion should they have a lukewarm response to my book. That is their right and they are entitled to feel whatever way they want to about it and I accept this with a smile. But to say that I write like a 10 year old, probably because of the drug and alcohol addiction that I suffered as a young adult is just plain mean. My book was edited by a Princeton graduate who is a published author of 8 books and several theatrical plays that are licensed worldwide and who is a columnist for the NY Post for the past 20 years. Critically acclaimed Village Voice columnist and TVs E! Entertainment news reporter Michael Musto also endorsed my book after reading it. Neither of these two professionals would be involved with my book were it unreadable.
Also, for this person to make the absurd claim that the editor and I both had our friends and relatives leave all of the positive reviews that are online is astounding, but ultimately quite flattering, considering I greatly appreciate anyone thinking that I have that many friends!
Yes, this “critic” did correctly point out that there are a percentage of Amazon reviews that are not tagged, “Amazon Verified Purchase” on the Amazon site. Here is the reason why.
As I tour with my musical show, logging an average of 300 shows per year, many books are sold before and after my shows and at book signing/QA shows that I’m also asked to participate in. Of course I do encourage buyers of the book to review it on Amazon if they have an account. Why wouldn’t I? So as a result, some of the posted reviews on Amazon are without the coveted “Amazon Verified Purchase” tag.
I’ve been advised by many of my supporters to ignore this negative attack, but I felt that I wanted to defend myself by stating the facts.
Thanks everyone and hoping you all have a great summer!
