Category: Poetry

The post analyzes an AI-generated email from someone pretending to be a Goodreads book club moderator. The message contains inaccuracies about the author’s body of work, misrepresenting statistics, revealing that the email author has not read the source material. The poet asserts the importance of honesty in literary critiques to help reader’s decide what books to buy.

The author expresses frustration with a deluge of spam emails from scammers advertising book clubs, promotion services, and pay-for-play opportunities. The author emphasizes that harassment is not a viable way to gain leads for your business.

The author, D.L. Lang, discusses receiving scam emails addressed to Mr. Lang. She highlights her identity as a woman and her achievements in advocating for women’s issues. She expresses frustration over being misgendered. Lang emphasizes her comfort in self-expression and the value of her poetry, dismissing unsolicited promotional requests.

The author critiques the book “Wilson’s Revenge,” expressing skepticism about its authenticity and pricing, along with concerns about the publisher being a vanity press. They highlight numerous legitimate Oklahoma poets deserving support, emphasizing the importance of humility and community in art. The message encourages investing in local poets instead of overpriced works.

I enjoy being on stage, but going forward I cannot continue to donate my time, money, and effort every other weekend when I have medical bills to contend with. Unfortunately, the health conditions I am dealing with are ongoing and unlikely to disappear in the coming years. Whatever money I…

The author discusses their experience with spam emails related to their books, emphasizing the numerous scams they’ve encountered. These emails often misuse book details and mimic legitimate offers, showcasing artificial intelligence’s role in generating misleading content. The author emphasizes the importance of fact-checking and being cautious regarding information sourced from AI.

What of the future? The act of writing poetry is one of solitude, but many of these accomplishments are thanks to the hundreds of people who enjoyed my poetry enough to invite me to perform or publish my work, and the community leaders who chose to honor me for it….

The author reflects on leaving social media due to overwhelming downsides, including unwanted messages, lack of privacy, and intrusive interactions. Initially beneficial for networking, the platforms became cluttered with irrelevant content, causing mental strain. Since quitting, the author enjoys a quieter life focused on meaningful activities, enhancing both writing and personal well-being.

The author asserts their ownership of their website and dismisses unsolicited web design offers, citing their experience with coding and SEO. Despite experimenting with various strategies to boost book sales, including sharing poems online, these efforts have not yielded results. Instead, personal connections through live performances have proven more effective for engaging readers and selling books.

The author shares their experience with low review rates despite significant downloads of their books, highlighting that many readers do not leave reviews. They discourage fellow authors from engaging in unethical practices to obtain reviews, emphasizing patience and authenticity in building a readership. Bad reviews are part of the journey.