**UDATED** The Day Tracy Showed Her Claws
- By Tracy Ames
- Published June 5, 2010
Tracy Ames
My name is Tracy Ames. I’m an author of interracial erotic fiction. My stories are a sensual feast for your senses; mind, body and soul.
I began writing short stories for monthly newsletters and, believe it or not, my friends. After much encouragement, I’m ready to offer you a taste of what only a few have previously savored.
A native of the San Francisco Bay area, I currently split time between Greenwich CT & New York City with my husband, young daughter and a host of pets.
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Okay, I have claws but I rarely show them until someone insults me, my family, my friend, and/or my fans.
Today was that day.
I received a review on Amazon that got understand my skin. The person alleged that I or my friends submitted the three (3) positive reviews I received from “Make Her Want It”. To add insult to injury, they also attacked me personally.
This, I won't stand for so I commented on their review and let it rip. I’m patient. I’m kind. I love hearing others opinions. But when you attack me on a personal level, how do you expect me to react?
Criticism is one thing but getting personal is another. How would any of you react? Does being an author bar me from being offended when slandered?
Fuck no! As a matter of fact it pisses me off that anyone would assume I should sit back and do nothing. You’ll find that I’m fiercely protective of my fans and friends. By assuming the posts were done by me or my friends is saying, quite rudely, that my fans can’t form their own opinions. You insult my fans and I won’t hold my tongue.
This person went out of their way to offend me, meaning their review towards me is their ONLY review. This makes me believe they’re either sick in the fucking head or one of those authors who go around shitting on the competition.
Let me say this just in case the person is an author: Sorry inform you but you're not my competition. I don't have competition. I'm in the business for the love of it. And, oooh wait, over 40,000 people can't be wrong. Happy sells to you!
Whatever, it’s sad people have to get personal. But don’t think I don’t have claws. It takes A LOT to piss me off. Damn it, today was the day!
Where is my happy place!!!! *Fanning*
**UPDATED**
LOL! Amazon removed the review pegging it as hate mail! LOLOLOL! God doesn't like ugly. Wow, Amazon did something right for a change.
Today was that day.
I received a review on Amazon that got understand my skin. The person alleged that I or my friends submitted the three (3) positive reviews I received from “Make Her Want It”. To add insult to injury, they also attacked me personally.
This, I won't stand for so I commented on their review and let it rip. I’m patient. I’m kind. I love hearing others opinions. But when you attack me on a personal level, how do you expect me to react?
Criticism is one thing but getting personal is another. How would any of you react? Does being an author bar me from being offended when slandered?
Fuck no! As a matter of fact it pisses me off that anyone would assume I should sit back and do nothing. You’ll find that I’m fiercely protective of my fans and friends. By assuming the posts were done by me or my friends is saying, quite rudely, that my fans can’t form their own opinions. You insult my fans and I won’t hold my tongue.
This person went out of their way to offend me, meaning their review towards me is their ONLY review. This makes me believe they’re either sick in the fucking head or one of those authors who go around shitting on the competition.
Let me say this just in case the person is an author: Sorry inform you but you're not my competition. I don't have competition. I'm in the business for the love of it. And, oooh wait, over 40,000 people can't be wrong. Happy sells to you!
Whatever, it’s sad people have to get personal. But don’t think I don’t have claws. It takes A LOT to piss me off. Damn it, today was the day!
Where is my happy place!!!! *Fanning*
**UPDATED**
LOL! Amazon removed the review pegging it as hate mail! LOLOLOL! God doesn't like ugly. Wow, Amazon did something right for a change.
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38 Responses to "**UDATED** The Day Tracy Showed Her Claws"
said this on 05 Jun 2010 8:14:26 PM CDT
Ok I read the review girl that chick is nothing but a hater. Just brush her off! Clearly she is jealous and wants to try and rain on your parade. She going to say that she didn't like " Seduce me". Well if she had such issues with it why would she go and purchase "Make her want it"? I know for myself as someone who loves to read books. If read a book by an author and I didn't like I certainly wouldn't turn around and spend my hard earned money purchasing another book by written them. So that right there tells me this bitch has a hidden agenda. She also must not be very familar with your writting if she going to say it's "vulgar" clealry she has not embraced her kinky side! Too bad for her! Just beacsue for whatever reason she didn't like the book she has no right to say that others who gave you a good review are doing so just beacsue they are freinds of yours . I just satred reading the book but so far in enjoying it so she can kiss my ass! Anyway don't even let her get to you she not worth it!
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said this on 05 Jun 2010 8:45:50 PM CDT
Crystal, it took a lot for me to hold back. My reply to her was tame. I dislike close-minded people. She couldn't have read my over work...but it's like I said in an interview last week:
"If people thought Seduce Me was vuglar, wait until they read Make Her Want It!" Other fans will post their reviews and it'll be okay. She can say whatever she wants to say. It's a free country...but I hope she didn't expect me to keep my mouth shut. |
said this on 05 Jun 2010 10:23:33 PM CDT
It's wasn't that she didn't like the book that bothered me. You can't please eveybody all time. It's was that like you said she tried to make it personal! I seroulsy wonder if she actually read either book. If she read " Seduce me" that how could she have been all that shocked with"Make her want it" to even say she thought it was vulgar. Whatever! don't even trip over it she obviously has issues
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said this on 05 Jun 2010 10:34:53 PM CDT
Yeah, but she made my other star go away!!! I want my star back. I know it's a small thing but it sucks that a hater made me star go away. :( LOL!
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said this on 05 Jun 2010 11:16:03 PM CDT
You know this person is an idiot, why would she buy Seduce Me then not return the book but to turn around then buy a book from an author she does not like shows she is jealous.
Saying the Making her Want It is vulgar she is showing she is not a credible reviewer but a hater, but why single out Tracy. Maybe if she had someone to pound her from behind or give her a mind blowing orgasms she wouldn't be so uptight. |
said this on 05 Jun 2010 11:25:21 PM CDT
Carol, that might be the problem. She needs good lovin'. I don't know what her problem was. I believe she singled me out because she didn't think I would fight back. Boy, was she wrong!
Say what you will bt don't belittle me on a personal level or take shots at my fans, friends and family. That's where I draw the line. I love openess, I want to hear everyone's opinions but I won't for jabs. |
said this on 05 Jun 2010 8:24:34 PM CDT
Tracy I saw that review the other day. I was surprised when she said your friends must be writing the review for you. If she did not like the book then fine make your comment and move on, but to say that someone could not possibly love the book unless they were your friend, well she crossed the line. All she was supposed to do was write the review nothing more. She didn't like it fine, then let you know what it was that didn't please her about your story, because that is all that a reviewer should do.
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said this on 05 Jun 2010 8:51:46 PM CDT
Wanda, I went through the roof! She got personal with me....with ME! Now Wanda, is she kidding me? It's take a whole lot to get under my skin. She could hating to a new level. It's fine, others will review and post...I'm letting it go. I just don't like any dogging my fans!
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said this on 05 Jun 2010 9:08:05 PM CDT
Uhmmm. Everything I want to say is profanity laden.*&$%#!@!!!!
Carry on... |
said this on 05 Jun 2010 9:37:50 PM CDT
Did you read my reply to her review? I pulled back. I was angry, very angry...and very insulted. Okay, I have to stop using that word. But it's how I feel. I felt like I was being attacked so I found back.
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said this on 05 Jun 2010 9:34:32 PM CDT
I'm with you Crystal, if that author's first book disapponted me that much then I'm not going to spend any more of my money on another book she puts out. That's why author's are asked to give a brief description or blurb about their books before hand so that the reader can decide if that book is something they want to read.
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said this on 05 Jun 2010 9:59:02 PM CDT
I can't see how she could've missed that the story was going to be naughty. She read Seduce Me! The first chapter of Make Her Want It is in the back of the book!
Besides, all of my stuff is dirty! If she didn't like Seduce Me then why did she buy the sequel? As you can see, I'm still a little upset. |
said this on 05 Jun 2010 10:13:12 PM CDT
Exactly that why I said and I truely believe this person had a hidden agenda. It's like she had a personal issue with Tracy for whatever reason. She 's was clearly drinking on a extra large glass of hateration!
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said this on 05 Jun 2010 10:32:42 PM CDT
Hell, I wish I understood what her problem was with me. Did I do something wrong? Her comments were biting and hurtful...but I think that was the purpose, right? Sad, truly sad.
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said this on 05 Jun 2010 11:02:08 PM CDT
It doesn't really take much to get a hater started. You probally didn't do anything other that be sucessful. Thats all it take to make some people jealous. It is truly sad don't worry about just contiune to be happy and sucessful and let her hate on!
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said this on 06 Jun 2010 8:22:19 PM CDT
Tracy.... stop trying to understand something that makes absolutely no sense. I'm sure you have a much better use for your time. Hmm, let's see.... the next chapter to Wicked comes to mind ;-}
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said this on 06 Jun 2010 9:02:14 PM CDT
I'm moving on from the anger now that more people are starting to post reviews but I was ticked when I saw my star was gone, LOL! Movin' on.
I'm working on the next chapter of "Wicked" right now as a matter of fact. Gabriel is acting up as usual so I'm taming him a little. I had to pull back with him. My publisher is now looking at "Wicked" as a possible print release. I told him nope! It's for the site only. And some eBook publisher asked to buy the rights to it or something like that. Whatever, I'm not selling or going print. It's a free read! |
said this on 05 Jun 2010 11:03:02 PM CDT
I read her review and I sort of took it personal because I am a fan but IF she bought your book Amazon does have a return/refund policy. If you are searching for a book on this site WHY would you buy a book of this nature if you are such a prude, the blurb tells you about the book so why would you buy an erotic book.
I am with you on this one Tracy, she is a jealous, spiteful, envious, uncreative, ignorant, bias, prudish bitch just let her stew in her hate. James wouldn't let me respond on from the Seduce Me review, when I read her review it was not about the book itself but something else entirely. Don't give her just a bit of satisfaction thinking she has driven you to rage or maybe she just wants some sort of recognition for her asinine review. |
said this on 05 Jun 2010 11:16:53 PM CDT
Oh Carol, I wrote a reply to her review. I was pissed but I did hold back. Greg, on the other hand, went the hell off.
The word "hate" is a very strong word so I try not to use it. But I hate that she took it there. And I hate that she's allowed to get away with it. So I fought back. Don't insult my fans just because you have a problem with me. Maybe she was trying to be funny but I'm not laughing. |
said this on 05 Jun 2010 11:21:07 PM CDT
Yeah but looking at her other reviews those comments are hateful too, maybe she is an aspiring writer and was told to keep her day job. I do not write reviews on a site if I am a fan on their personal site I just let them know head on because of fools like this one.
Btw, I did not yell Patrick last night or this morning...LOL |
said this on 05 Jun 2010 11:29:44 PM CDT
LMAO! Hush Carol! Don't give James any reason to hurt you. Patrick has women flocking to he now. Poor guy.
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said this on 06 Jun 2010 2:13:43 PM CDT
I just read the person's review and I can understand why it upset you. Anyone that actually reads your work knows they're going to read erotica/kink. I don't even think she had any real issues with the book. I think she is envious and jealous of you and used Amazon as a way to attack you personally. Just keep doing what you do by giving us REAL fans the erotica/kink we crave ;-)
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said this on 06 Jun 2010 3:13:28 PM CDT
Thanks Jules. You're very kind. I'll keep rolling until the wheels fall off. :) I'd be interested in hearing what I've done to piss her off. Then again, I don't want to know. I'm not hateful by nature so I can't imagine what got to her...it's jealousy.
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said this on 06 Jun 2010 7:47:14 PM CDT
Ok I just finished reading "Make her want it." I loved it. Great job Tracy. you definaetly took me on a rollercoster ride with Edward and Sonya . But I enjoyed every minute of it. I look forward to reading you next book.
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said this on 06 Jun 2010 8:49:03 PM CDT
Thanks Crystal! Did it make Ms. Crystal cry? It made my mom cry...she send me an email that read "I hate you"...LOL!
Good news, my star is almost back! Take that hater! :D |
said this on 06 Jun 2010 9:04:22 PM CDT
LOL! well I don't want to ruin the story for anyone who hasn' yet read the book. So I won't say what happen in the book that made me cry. But yes I will admit I did cry like three time times. I really enjoyed the book! . Tell Greg he needs to find Ms hater and go new england gangsta on her dumb ass! lol! I 'm glad your getting your star back you deserved it!
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said this on 07 Jun 2010 9:20:22 PM CDT
Oh shiggety if G-money is rolling gangsta I got shotgun....Oh yeah I'll be riding very very dirty!!!
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said this on 07 Jun 2010 9:35:39 PM CDT
Girl, you're a mess! Greg was pissed...the angry Buddhist was in rare form. G-Unit gonna ride out!
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said this on 06 Jun 2010 9:17:05 PM CDT
Don't encourage Greg's violent streak! Lady, Greg was so mad he fell asleep right after he meditated. My gangsta Buddhist didn't take it so well. I've never heard so many f-bombs in my life...mind you he was wearing a Polo with the collar flipped up at the time so it kinda took away the edginess, lol.
I had a feeling you’d cry. I don’t know what it was but I had a feeling. |
said this on 06 Jun 2010 9:36:59 PM CDT
Lol! what is with buddhist and violent streaks. One of my freind is buddhist and she will cut you if you look at her the wrong way. I thought is was supoose to be a peaceful religion. lol! Yeah I can admit I'm a big cry baby and Edward and Sonya had me crying a couple time durring this story.
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said this on 06 Jun 2010 10:41:43 PM CDT
I don't know what's with the Buddhist but Greg is devote but if someone is on his bad side they'd better look out. I think he became a Buddhist to counterbalance his competitive side.
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said this on 07 Jun 2010 2:28:44 PM CDT
Hmmmm, Amazon removed the review. I wonder if Amazon blocked her permanently! That would be the ISH!!!
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said this on 07 Jun 2010 5:39:18 PM CDT
I know, I was surpised they removed it. They said it was hate mail so they took it down. I don't know if they blocked her permanently but I would die laughing if they did. LOL! You can't be ugly to people and expect good things to happen to you.
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said this on 07 Jun 2010 7:42:10 PM CDT
I sent an email not only based on your review but all the reviews she has posted, yes I was bitchy, I included her reviews are biased, spiteful and personal not based on the book she "supposedly" read to review.
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said this on 07 Jun 2010 7:51:36 PM CDT
Thank you so much, Carol. You're a gem. Bitchy?! I bet you went off!
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said this on 07 Jun 2010 7:59:35 PM CDT
I'm telling you her reviews are reminds me of someone always trying to bring a person down that is going well in any capacity because they suck in that area. She also has a co-signer on her so called reviews, I sent same type of email to the publisher that listed her as one of the reviewers as biased and I would spread word to all not to purchase any of their books. (They caught me on a baaaaad day, so I took my frustration from my sister out on these two cows)
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said this on 07 Jun 2010 7:28:24 PM CDT
That's great I'm glad they removed it. That chick was straight up hating hopefully they blocked her permanently! I guess this means you got your star back! lol!
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