We wanted to share this author’s profile with our blog readers because we thought it was awesome. This is an example of a very brave way to let potential readers know that you (as a Goodreads author, if you are one) have been a victim the GR trolls. It’s important to let people know this as there are still those on the site who aren’t aware the abuse that goes on there.
We’d like to draw attention to where this author says:
If you wish to see ‘real’ reviews and opinions of my books, please visit my Amazon book pages, as nothing on this site is as it seems. The majority of people on Goodreads are genuine book lovers and authors, but the few trolls who are resident here on Goodreads spoil the experience for everyone, as reviews, ratings and shelvings can no longer be a trusted way to choose a book to read. They have turned this once great website into a cesspit of hatred and I now only visit occasionally.
We agree entirely. The vast majority of GR members are good people who love books and writing, but the trolls who infest the site (and there is a large number of them) ruin the site for everyone and render the site’s information on books and authors unreliable due to their behavior.
As this author warns, if you wish to become a Goodreads author and create your own author account, proceed at your own risk.
