Blocked and Reported

Premium: The Bombing of Goodreads Harbor

Dec 20, 2023

Hosts discuss false accusations of racism against an author, cancelation scandals on YA Twitter, journey of a fan fiction writer who got signed by a major publisher, issue of review bombing on Goodreads, and the discussion on fake reviews and racial dynamics.

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Quick takeaways

The podcast highlights the dangerous trend of accusing authors based on out-of-context quotes and explores the destructive impact it can have on reputations and book releases.

The podcast emphasizes the increasingly competitive nature of the YA market, with more authors vying for limited attention and resources.

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The Controversy in YA Fiction

The podcast discusses a major controversy in the world of young adult fiction. The controversy revolves around Jessica Cluis, a YA author who was falsely accused of racism and violence. Other authors, consultants, and agents rushed to denounce her in an overwrought manner. The podcast highlights the dangerous trend of accusing authors based on out-of-context quotes and explores the destructive impact it can have on reputations and book releases.

Introduction

2min

The Challenges of YA Twitter and Cancelation Scandals

7min

Fan Fiction Writer's Journey

8min

The Popularity of Luma Craze and the Issue of Review Bombing on Goodreads

4min

Discussion on Goodreads fake reviews, review bombing, and racial dynamics

4min

This week on the premium edition of Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the latest YA blow-up, this one involving racism(?), review bombing, and an evil Star Wars stan who was just trying to be a good friend.

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Kat Rosenfield: “The Toxic Drama of YA Twitter”

Kat Rosenfield: “Twitter Forces a Rising Star to Self-Cancel”

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