New Novel Looks at Online "Trolling"It's Boy vs. Haters in Just Released Comedic Novel, "Own the Scrawny"
By: Rich Samuels Suddenly, millions can view his humiliation, and thousands are posting their ridicule. Some say he's weird, odd, or a loser; others are more threatening, or wonder if he can possibly be real. While his friends tell him to ignore the trolls, Alexander’s first reaction is complete and utter panic. With so many people making such horrible comments, he's sure of just one thing—he’s got to prove them wrong. Though told with humor, Samuels’ novel focuses on a real challenge facing kids just becoming part of a larger online community. They’re a perfect target for trolls, who in turn have a single goal: to make their lives miserable. Twelve-year- “Own the Scrawny is all about perspective,” Own the Scrawny is the second book in the “Alexander Adventures” series. It’s available, along with the first book, My Life at the Bottom of the Food Chain, from all major online retailers in paperback or e-book format. For more information and resources, visit http://richsamuelsauthor.com. End
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