It seems not a day goes by that your daily host, Lord Loco the Only, doesn't get hit with at least one snarky comment on the interwebs.
Today's latest edition was honestly too good not to share.
Seasoned Legionnaires will know I couldn't give two rips about criticism from people who haven't read my work.
Even then, I have precisely ZERO expectations that those who do will love it.
Fiction is a game of taste, and taste varies considerably from person to person.
But this fine chap — or maybe they are a lady? — thought they would smear a reel I posted that has accrued nearly 300,000 views.
Here is what they commented in all its grammatical glory:
He made rhis video cuz he writes half assed shitty "fast paced novels" 😭😭😭
Curious to learn more about our secret admirer, I clicked on their profile and almost choked on my toffee when I read their bio:
"love all kinds of art, even the bad ones
free Palestine"
Let me blow up the bit that matters:
"love all kinds of art, even the bad ones"
I mean…
Assuming we can all agree fiction is art (even the really "bad ones"), then, lords and ladies, I present you…
A WALKING, TALKING CONTRADICTING GOOSE.
Obviously, I had to offer our chap/chappess a little counsel:
Me: I think it's high-time you update it 😂😂
Them: I am making fun of you as a sorry ass fan of fantasy, lol.
Eh?
What even does that mean?
I'm telling you, Legionnaire, the world is full of crazies.
Not only do they not make sense, but oftentimes, they leave your brain scrambled, which I'm starting to believe might be the real motive behind these stray encounters.
In any case, while I cannot speak for these loonies, I can most certainly yap about my "half assed shitty fast paced novels," which — to this person's dismay — is generating something of a cult following.
Take one look at my Storehouse and YouTube channel, and you'll see some of the many reviews it has received.
Like:
"These stories were absolutely phenomenal! Got lost in them like I was living in the realms themselves. A must experience for anyone seeking a thrill."
Or…
"Really like the writing here – no try-hard fancy word-play, doesn't elaborately describe characters and scenes, leaving something for the imagination to chew on. Good pacing as well. It's not a first-person snark-fest emotional character study – there is action and a plot. You avoid all the things that annoy me about modern SF/Fantasy writing. Keep it up and I may have hope for this genre after all. Everyone wanting to write should take some lessons from this author."
Or…
"I came across this author and his book series Exiled and fell in love with the story. It has a classic fantasy feel without overly romantic or modern "systems" a unique though familiar magic system and real feeling and relatable characters. A protagonist who's being personality and power are grounded and realistic creating an immersive story that has the feel of dark fantasy. Brutal action sequences and a compelling story of rebellion overthrowing a upcoming tyrant king and battling an ancient evil. I'm a big fan of this book and I'd love to recommend it to any fantasy reader who needs a break from modern litrpg fantasy and power lvl tropes. I found it a very refreshing read."
That's enough ego-stroking for one day.
I suspect that praise (and gnashing teeth) will only amplify when Book 6 is published, which I cannot wait for, Legionnaire.
So, keep those peepers peeled.
And should any of the above tempt you into giving my "half-assed" fantasy novels a go, here's a bundle you might just be interested in:
https://djjwatsonstore.com/products/TDR-Bundle
DJJW