For roundabout reasons the whole Lauren Davis thing got me wondering whatever happened to #FaleenaHopkins & holy crap was that ever a good reminder to never make onesself the Main Character.
#Cockygate
https://cowboystatedaily.com/2023/03/05/faleena-hopkins-is-now-a-fugitive-romance-novelist-blows-off-wyoming-court-date/
Faleena Hopkins Is Now A Fugitive: Romance Novelist Blows Off Wyoming Court Date 

The romance novelist who led cops on a highspeed chase through a national park in Wyoming failed to appear at arraignment last week. Two warrants have been issued for Faleena Hopkins.

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Pounded in the butt by my own dark SEO: the weird, true story of #Cockygate | Boing Boing

Back in May, indy romance author Faleena Hopkins embarked on a second career as a trademark troll, threatening to sue peers who use the word “cocky” in the titles of their romance novel…

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Cockygate defeated: judge finds "Cocky" trademark for romance titles unenforceable

Cockygate defeated: judge finds "Cocky" trademark for romance titles unenforceable

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EFF on Cockygate: trademark trolls vs romance literature

EFF on Cockygate: trademark trolls vs romance literature

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