In this post, we’d like to stress one thing: do not go near this person if you are a new or struggling author.
Leigh Alexander is an author who attacks other authors, something we have seen on here quite a bit. She is also a journalist for various publications. We are not concerned with her background, however, and the intention of this post is not to vilify her, but to issue an urgent and strident warning to writers who may think of approaching her.
DON’T!
Just like the usual bullies, Leigh Alexander, delights in “ruining careers,” which is something she not only admits to, but has bragged about on several occasions.
She habitually engages in career sabotage so often that it has become an inside joke among her rabid fanbase.
Recently, she has targeted Anne Rice, threatening to “sic her fans on her” while making childish comments about popularity after Anne Rice linked to the article of another notable bully whose behavior is so bad, it made the news, here and .
Arming yourself with knowledge is the best way to keep from getting hurt, and we strongly advise authors keep out of her radar. Not just book authors, however, but all writers, as she has been known to target journalists as well as freelance writers. She is a loose cannon who thrives on conflict.
As far as “why” she does it, we don’t know, but we’re not interested in her personal life, and we ask that our blog readers please be considerate and refrain from making personal attacks against her. However, we do welcome any further evidence of bullying activities.
Lastly, we are not the only ones to document her bullying activities. No, she has done that herself. The following comes directly from her own website:
Writers: be careful. She’s looking for a fight. Don’t give her one.
