Lindy West: What Happens When Your Readers Are Mad at You | DWTB Bonus #2

Surprise! This week, we have a bonus episode all about what happens when your readers are upset with you. Author of Shrill, Lindy West, was a feminist sensation who became a millennial icon. But when her next memoir, Adult Braces, hit the market, it stirred up a frenzy of backlash. Articles started coming out, and West and her partners did not appreciate what was being said. Soon enough, it snowballed out of control. Mike and AJ are here to help authors who may find themselves in this situation and to show them how to respond. Be sure to visit https://dwtbpodcast.com for more information and add your name to start receiving their newsletter. If you’d like to support this show, rate, subscribe, and leave a review on your podcast app. Books/Resources Mentioned: Slate Article: https://slate.com/life/2026/03/lindy-... Slate Podcast ICYMI: https://slate.com/podcasts/icymi/2026... New York Times Opinion Piece: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/op... Connect with AJ & Mike: AJ Harper, website: https://ajharper.com/top-three-book-w... Write A Must-Read: https://a.co/d/4H0xQ7G Free resources: https://writeamustread.com/ AJ’s Socials: Facebook: / ajharperauthors LinkedIn: / anjanetteharper Mike Michalowicz, website: https://mikemichalowicz.com/ All books: https://mikemichalowicz.com/books