Oozing hate: bullying in the author and reader community

**There is a person who calls in on the podcast pretending to have been bullied and then continues to call in to say some bad things about those who are overweight, to call my co-host a "whore" for being a single mom, and so much more. If you're sensitive to these things, please be aware of this before you listen.**

We've all heard of bullying and cyberbullying, but did you know how rampant the problem is in the author and reader communities? Everything from deliberate targeting to hate speech to leaving fake 1-star reviews to the cesspool that is Goodreads, bullying is a serious issue among authors and readers alike. Join Author Angie Martin and special guest co-host Author Heather Anne as they dissect the issue. What does it mean to be a bully? If you state your opinion, are you a bully? How do authors deal with targeting and fake 1-star reviews? How can we survive when all we want to do is read and write? We'll talk about this and so much more while taking your calls to hear your thoughts and stories. Together, we can all stand strong against bullying!

Angie Martin: bit.ly/thrillingbooks
Heather Anne: bit.ly/brokenalphas
Marisa Oldham: bit.ly/lovestoriesauthor