There are screenshots of one of the editors (Patrick) sexually harassing women in DM’s, among other things. Editor apologized and then retracted the apology and claims the allegations are false. There are multiple independent accusations of that nature and others who have had severally negative interactions with him, including one who had to take out a restraining order.
For some reason there often seems to be some kind of controversy between the creator(s) of anthology and those who contribute work. Some kind of exploitation or another (ah, the joys of artistic endeavour).
What is the association between crowdfunding and these types of controversies though? I feel like in collaborations of any type there will be a risk of someone's unsavory pasts catching up to them due to new eyes and attention. This will keep happening until behaviors exposed are no longer the norm.
As for the validity of accusations I have often found that when there is an avalanche of different sources and screenshots it is most likely true. I've personally run into issues like this as a woman. I choose to believe the accusers but would like to see original sources if anyone has it.
If I remember correctly that indiegogo campaign only got somewhere around $350-500 out of me. The flights, hotel, wheels, and misc expenses I found loopholes and/or very kind and understanding people to issue refunds. When the organizer vanished we took over the Facebook event group, working together to try to understand what was going on, tracking rumors and twitter threads. Some folks decided to go anyways and created their own weekend meet-up out of it. The group was active for years
As an author, if something like this happens what responsibility do you have to be like these other people and say you are pulling your short story? Just posting it on Twitter is sufficient in addition to whatever behind the scenes stuff that needs to happen with you and your agent?
After reading your “elephant” post from yesterday, I looked up how much a good book binder/book maker machine would cost…
$25,000 roughly and it prints 362 books an hour. There’s a market for young entrepreneurs to help up and coming authors to get their stuff in print. Now if we only knew how to market ourselves.
I'll tell you the biggest scandal in the horror world, the fact I'm actually gonna have to pay to engage in any valid dialogue within this void of virtual prostitution! Not surprisingly I again find myself at the whims of another horrible person. And perhaps that's a fair Segway point to tell you that you actually remind me of my father, both in your intimate personal experiences you share openly and overall disposition. Alas you're married and I'm one of those strait white guys, so sadly I'll never know if you fuck like daddy. But I digress, and in all seriousness my dad never fucked me. However his girlfriend did inform me between moans that I'm a better lay than him after his wake. That was nice to hear. Now Chuck, go ahead and hand me one of those chesterfields and tell me. Am I lying?...
Basically, the whole anthology got kinda, sorta Me Too'd. If Joe Lansdale was 1/16 the badass his persona suggests, he would have told the tower-toppling clucking hens "We don't care if an editor is the paragon of nicety or not, we're putting out this bad boy!"
https://twitter.com/PRMcDonough/status/1770866679980990657 seems to hit all the highs and lows without specifics.
Such a “horror.” It is ironic how “horrifying” this is. Some may say “demonic.” Seems perfect for the theme?
There are screenshots of one of the editors (Patrick) sexually harassing women in DM’s, among other things. Editor apologized and then retracted the apology and claims the allegations are false. There are multiple independent accusations of that nature and others who have had severally negative interactions with him, including one who had to take out a restraining order.
For some reason there often seems to be some kind of controversy between the creator(s) of anthology and those who contribute work. Some kind of exploitation or another (ah, the joys of artistic endeavour).
What is the association between crowdfunding and these types of controversies though? I feel like in collaborations of any type there will be a risk of someone's unsavory pasts catching up to them due to new eyes and attention. This will keep happening until behaviors exposed are no longer the norm.
As for the validity of accusations I have often found that when there is an avalanche of different sources and screenshots it is most likely true. I've personally run into issues like this as a woman. I choose to believe the accusers but would like to see original sources if anyone has it.
Lots o' discourse on this sitch. It's the horror writers' "Where's Kate Middleton?" buzz on the twitters.
Another day, another scandal in horror fiction land.
Looks like the cancel mob got some fresh signals.
If I remember correctly that indiegogo campaign only got somewhere around $350-500 out of me. The flights, hotel, wheels, and misc expenses I found loopholes and/or very kind and understanding people to issue refunds. When the organizer vanished we took over the Facebook event group, working together to try to understand what was going on, tracking rumors and twitter threads. Some folks decided to go anyways and created their own weekend meet-up out of it. The group was active for years
As an author, if something like this happens what responsibility do you have to be like these other people and say you are pulling your short story? Just posting it on Twitter is sufficient in addition to whatever behind the scenes stuff that needs to happen with you and your agent?
Note to self: Crowdfunding is a terrible idea if anyone but you is in charge of the monies.
After reading your “elephant” post from yesterday, I looked up how much a good book binder/book maker machine would cost…
$25,000 roughly and it prints 362 books an hour. There’s a market for young entrepreneurs to help up and coming authors to get their stuff in print. Now if we only knew how to market ourselves.
I'll tell you the biggest scandal in the horror world, the fact I'm actually gonna have to pay to engage in any valid dialogue within this void of virtual prostitution! Not surprisingly I again find myself at the whims of another horrible person. And perhaps that's a fair Segway point to tell you that you actually remind me of my father, both in your intimate personal experiences you share openly and overall disposition. Alas you're married and I'm one of those strait white guys, so sadly I'll never know if you fuck like daddy. But I digress, and in all seriousness my dad never fucked me. However his girlfriend did inform me between moans that I'm a better lay than him after his wake. That was nice to hear. Now Chuck, go ahead and hand me one of those chesterfields and tell me. Am I lying?...
Its sad. If you want to do something awesome do the awesome thing, do not fleece people! Sorry Chuck, that Overlook thing sounded incredible...btw
Basically, the whole anthology got kinda, sorta Me Too'd. If Joe Lansdale was 1/16 the badass his persona suggests, he would have told the tower-toppling clucking hens "We don't care if an editor is the paragon of nicety or not, we're putting out this bad boy!"