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I absolutely agree with those who point out that the not-your-bitch-relationship goes both ways. Readers don't owe authors their time, money, or attention. I've abandoned series myself for many reasons, including declining quality (Jim Butcher), exhausted when the protagonists never seemed to be able to catch a breath at the end of a book (Naomi Novik), or having forgotten so much when the next book came that rereading felt like a chore (Steven Brust). Being disappointed, writing negative reviews, deciding to never again read anything from an author -- I completely understand all of those.
The only reaction I don't have any sympathy with, and which reeks of entitlement, is those who act as if the author owes them the next book, and think it's reasonable to criticize them for chosing to do other stuff -- whether that's going to conventions, painting their house, writing other books, or anything else.
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