tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post8641812317968636975..comments2024-03-26T12:40:12.966-07:00Comments on Mirka Muse: Is the Cuckoo Calling, or Was It the Kookiness of Us?Mirka Breenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-63762066089794974332013-08-03T09:04:51.298-07:002013-08-03T09:04:51.298-07:00It is certainly possible that everything is exactl...It is certainly possible that everything is exactly as everyone says it is.<br />But why hide behind an anonymous reply? We* don't eat anyone here. We* think about things.<br />* We= me and most who reply.Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-63559001245477505452013-08-02T21:37:08.862-07:002013-08-02T21:37:08.862-07:00this is ridiculous. the lawyer and his respective ...this is ridiculous. the lawyer and his respective agency who outed her publicly apologized and is donating to charity on her behalf after rowling *sued* them and *won*. that's not something a publisher could secretly be behind, and there is NO way a top law firm would let their reputation be tarnished for a publicity stunt.<br /><br />if rowling and little, brown wanted sales, they would have just announced she was writing a new series in the first place. besides, rowling doesn't need the money anyway and has consistently shown herself to be a person of good character and generosity. there is no reason to believe this was anything more than what rowling, her publisher, and the law firm say it is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-31239124048115535292013-08-02T20:06:05.386-07:002013-08-02T20:06:05.386-07:00When the 3rd or 4th HP book came out, I was alread...When the 3rd or 4th HP book came out, I was already wondering what JKR would ever do for an encore. I'm glad she got to "just write," and get published as a "newbie" all over again, which has got to say something about talent level. And yes, I can't imagine a publisher letting a book wither and die if there are magic words to turn it into a bestseller. Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-26078525850661316872013-08-01T14:41:30.688-07:002013-08-01T14:41:30.688-07:00Great post, Mirka! I'd been wondering for a w...Great post, Mirka! I'd been wondering for a while about branding, and the effect it has. It's such and interesting concept, and involves so much vision luck.<br />Pamela Brunskillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10987976825374393150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-83470621404009647972013-08-01T14:32:40.673-07:002013-08-01T14:32:40.673-07:00I think you've solved they mystery here, Mirka...I think you've solved they mystery here, Mirka. It makes me sad to think how manipulated, calculated things can be in many industries and systems we have created. Diane Kress Howerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01792011477893726554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-33707211940603912652013-08-01T14:27:09.721-07:002013-08-01T14:27:09.721-07:00I enjoyed reading your interesting blog post, Mirk...I enjoyed reading your interesting blog post, Mirka. I tend to think that J.K.'s motivation was as she said--i.e., that she wanted to write and publish something different without all the pressure. I agree with you that it was probably the publisher that leaked the secret. I don't have strong feelings about any of this. The fact that her initial sales weren't high despite the good reviews is sad, but it doesn't surprise me, because it often happens that books don't get the sales they deserve. It also doesn't surprise me that the sales were stellar once people knew it was J.K.'s because she has such a loyal following. Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09458293325369594900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-90556652811968475842013-08-01T13:47:15.009-07:002013-08-01T13:47:15.009-07:00Rowling is admirable for many reasons, not least o...Rowling is admirable for many reasons, not least of which is her talent and not resting on her laurels by writing more HP ad infinitum. Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-45269832374649931382013-08-01T12:28:54.743-07:002013-08-01T12:28:54.743-07:00I agree in that the whole thing kind of blows my m...I agree in that the whole thing kind of blows my mind. And it's interesting how a series of events and a book coming out at the exact right time can be famous while another (like the Cuckoo Calling) which gets fabulous reviews but only gets so popular.Christina Farleyhttp://www.christinafarley.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-71126460626465769052013-07-31T04:19:09.720-07:002013-07-31T04:19:09.720-07:00I haven't read the new book yet but will read ...I haven't read the new book yet but will read it soon. As someone who isn't naturally drawn to mysteries, this is probably not something I would select to read if JKR didn't write it. I do pay attention to reviews, however, which is why I still haven't gotten around to reading THE CASUAL VACANCY. I will eventually, though--I can't imagine that she would write anything less than good. I do think she is being honest about not knowing--she just wanted to write! Thanks for the thoughtful post, Mirka! Becky Shillingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185515854304384764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-68564907176294290692013-07-30T20:08:25.857-07:002013-07-30T20:08:25.857-07:00I have no doubt the publisher was behind it. Becau...I have no doubt the publisher was behind it. Because I think JKR just wanted to be left in peace to write without all the hype and the pressure. I have so much respect for her.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-36231117140063647342013-07-30T08:54:14.384-07:002013-07-30T08:54:14.384-07:00Brands are so tricky. I'm branded as a paranor...Brands are so tricky. I'm branded as a paranormal writer and I really can't get out of that box. Until things change that is.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.com