E.L. James gets bashed by critics during Twitter Q&A

LONDON, June 30 (UPI) -- E.L. James hosted a live Twitter chat on Monday, and what was supposed to be a fan event turned into a critical uproar.

During the Q&A session, which was initially intended to promote James' new book, Grey, the Twitterverse took the opportunity to bash the author instead.

Some users questioned her quality of writing, while others accused her of being sexist and glorifying sexual abuse. Many critics of the series also made references to the saga {being based on the Twilight series.

What do you dislike more, Independent strong woman or the English language? #AskELJames
— Trevor Donovan (@TrevDon) June 29, 2015

#AskELJames do you know 15 year olds can write fanfics with healthier relationships than your book ?
— betty (@ohhey_itsbetty) June 29, 2015

#AskELJames How much money does a partner need to earn for them to be 'romantic' instead of abusive? Asking for a friend.
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— Chloe Dungate (@ScarfDemon) June 29, 2015

#AskELJames Is there a safe word which will stop you from writing anymore of this bollocks?
— TittyBiscuits. (@dawneywawney) June 29, 2015

#AskELJames Do all these negative tweets sent to you seem abusive to you? I think it's romantic enough to be turned into a novel!
— Stephan Krosecz (@Krosecz) June 29, 2015

#AskELJames I need advice on making a BIG romantic gesture. Should I put a GPS tracker in her phone and make threats if she tries to leave?
— Liam Dryden (@LiamDrydenEtc) June 29, 2015

#AskELJames No question: Just, as a fellow author, thank you for proving to me that you can get anything published, no matter how awful.
— Cersei the Fair (@NiceQueenCersei) June 29, 2015

Did you see the abusive relationship of Bella and Edward and think "hmm needs more abuse" #AskELJames
— R_chelCh_rlt_nD_iley (@RachelCDailey) June 29, 2015

Are you going to answer any of these questions, or do you need Stephenie Meyer to do a Twitter chat first? #AskELJames
— Beth Thorne (@bethorne) June 29, 2015

If Christian and Ana were invited to a Halloween costume party, would they go as Edward and Bella from Twilight? #AskELJames
— Katiebabs (@katiebabs) June 29, 2015

One user asked the author, "How do you deal with the craziness surrounding the trilogy?" she responded, "What craziness? ;)"