I'm feeling a little catty today. Which is odd, since I'm usually feeling very catty.

I've "liked" a lot of author pages for various reasons. One is I generally like their books. Another is that since I'm still trying to figure out what I'm doing in the author world, I learn a lot from them.

Here's something I've learned from a few of them: Don't sound like a pompous, privileged jackass.

All of the people I follow are smart, cleaver and good writers. A few are all of those things, plus have the tendency to point out just how rich and lovely and fortunate they are, as well.

Which, good for them. They earned it. But it's like they're showing off for no discernible reason. I'm sure their lives have the crappy moments the rest of us endure. But, instead, we're only treated to the Tiffany-encrusted special moments. Pompously.

So if I ever start behaving that way, please make me shut the hell up.