I had an amazing discussion online with a group on Facebook about the latest installment by E.L. James, GREY. Well, it seems the books are like marmite - love them or hate them.Either way, I came across this article today in the BBC and it made me a bit sad.
Fifty Shades rewrite Grey breaks record in first week
So, basically if we all cut & paste, we could make new versions of our books and sell millions, right? Wrong...I don't understand why this book has created an obsessive following, and don't see why so many should be desperate to read it.
I downloaded a sample and there was nothing there that pulled me in. He sounds like an obsessive creep and she comes across as pretty pathetic.
So yeah, I wish I could have these sales, I wish readers would download my free book in the same way they are willing to pay for this, but alas it's not to be.
Apparently, I share the same reason for writing as E.L. James. We both wanted escapism and got it.
BUT, her twisted trilogy became a bestseller and mine did not. Depressing to think about... moving on!
I know many writers out there, agents, and publishers must be pulling their hair out over this one too. I hope I'm not alone!
Well done, Mr Grey, you have controlled the masses via a book!
Hope you're all keeping well otherwise.
All the best,
Vanessa :)
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