News•Apr 7, 2026
Eating Our Own
The author recounts a 2017 moment when she rejected a hostile op‑ed that could have boosted her debut book, choosing ethics over short‑term sales. The decision coincided with her book’s failure and the loss of her agent, yet she views it as a pivotal, values‑aligned choice. She then turns to the recent online vitriol aimed at Lindy West’s memoir *Adult Braces*, describing it as parasocial trolling and opportunistic engagement harvesting. The piece ends with a call for writers and readers to champion empathy and integrity in publishing.
