James Patterson Says White Male Authors Face Racism, Sparking Backlash

Authors and publishing industry professionals are criticizing bestselling author James Patterson for suggesting that White male authors are facing “another form of racism” in the wake of industry diversification efforts.

Patterson — whose autobiography will be published by Hachette Book Group imprint, Little, Brown & Co., this week — made the comment in an interview with The Times in the UK published on Sunday. He also said the industry is growing more difficult for older writers, and suggested that the issues extend to film and television as well as publishing.

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[jlaw]

Very few people read James Patterson because his books are all the same. He has $800M,
Not sure what the hell he is talking about, but maybe it’s time to pass the baton if people no longer consider you or your work product relevant in the world of entertainment. Tell the almost Billionaire to stop whining.

[thehonorablejiveturkeyspoo]

Now you don't want publishing companies to ignore any future ambitions

[danjohnston]

No, You Don't Meet That Many 50yr Old Anythings
Unless They Started Decades Ago And Are Well Established. ( LIKE YOU, JAMES. Are You Just Lonely ? )
A Lot Of Publishing Is Like Fashion; What Is Hot ??
Clue, We Old Geezers Are Not Hot. Y.A. Fiction, Now That Is Hot

[pada]

It is not a form of racism. When he is describing is Ageism.

Tell me, do you mean a lot of 52-year-old women authors?

How about 52-year-old black male authors?

How about 52-year-old black female authors?

52-year-old male Asian authors? 52-year-old female Asian authors?

Is it a form of prejudice?
Yes. Is it a form of racism? No.

[indibhart]

Why doesn’t he start spending his hard earned white money for his hard up white folks!