I run into this all the time.  Authors who write in the horror genre behaving like major douchebags. I say “behaving” not “acting like” because some of them are not acting.  

We get it.  Oooo, you’re dark and twisted. 

Let’s drop the facade for a moment.  

• Your readers are still people
• People deserve to be treated with respect (especially when they are buying your product)
• The obnoxious bit gets old.  Fast.  

I’ve worked long and hard to overcome social anxiety and my general anti-social behavior because fans and readers deserve a little consideration.  I’m not saying there aren’t douchebag fans out there.  I’m saying, if you are given respect be humble enough to return it.  
#nodivasallowed #horrorbelongsonthepage