A well known romance writer
declared that she worked her a$$ off
for her success,
doing everything herself.
Her bestseller status
was due to her efforts
and her efforts alone.
Not only was this bullsh*t
but it also ticked off
reviewers, book bloggers,
readers.
No one succeeds
on her own.
To sell a product,
someone has to buy a product.
When people buy products,
they also tend to form
personal attachments
to that product,
sharing in its success or failure.
Our successes become
their successes.
It costs nothing
to be grateful
and might earn you fans for life.
Acknowledge your customers
when you achieve success.