Has your favourite author ever dissapointed you?
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Has your favourite author ever dissapointed you?
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I wouldnt say im a big fan but i enjoyed Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons so i looked forward to Lost Symbol but to me it was a bit like trying to re-start the hype party from the Da Vince code when the world had moved on, the book didnt wander an inch from his tried and tested (and worn) formula of "historian races against the clock to uncover an ancient secret which is a threat to modern life, all the while being chased by a sinister religious splinter group and governmental body, both eager to bury the truth", He may say why fix something that isnt broken but i say hes becoming a one trick pony..
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Sometimes I question their judgement but on the whole I'm satisfied in their ability to deliver the goods.
On the subject of book signings, I think authors need the patience of a saint to withstand autograph-hunting fans with cameras! I must say (regardless of their prior reputation) I have always met with local and international authors who are obliging, polite, friendly, humorous and never make you feel rushed even when the queue is snaking out the bookshop door.
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Sure don't we all have an occasional 'bad day at the office' .... I can forgive John Banville Nightspawn when I remember the absolute beauty of The Sea.
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Well a lifetime of reading him still gives me hope so ill see what his new one is like, fingers crossed. I agree with you, even if all his books are weak from now on, he still remains the best horror author of all time.Ant wrote:Again, Tommyknockers and Bag of Bones, what an anti-climax, it's a sad thing to say but his best work is certainly behind him now....but what a career.
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My suggestion to an author is to plan out a series. Think about where you want to take your story and your characters. Write as many books as it takes to get this accomplished, then move on to the next thing. If you don't envision an end point for your character(s) or story, you will become formulaic and start boring your audience.
Notice I don't say to avoid series. I believe much of the reading audience today loves to read multiple titles with the same characters. I just don't think it is wise to start a series without knowing how you will end it, and when. Unless, you are only in it for the money. Then, go ahead!! People like me will drop off, but there are always the Evanovich, Grafton, Steel, and Patterson readers out there.
I personally admire someone more like J.K. Rowling who had written the last couple of chapters of her 7th book before she finished her third. So, she knew where she was heading and knew her storyline had to end at that point. With all the money she has made, you can see how tempting it might have been to keep the series going. But, then it would not have been as good. And, now that I think about it, I never was disappointed by her.
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Other authors that I enjoy, Ian Rankin, Tess Gerritson, Peter James always produce good books
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but laters I felt good with her dicision..
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I got burned out on the Kay Scarpetta series by Patricia Cornwell. After a while, each book seemed to be a rehashing of what had gone on in the past. Did love one of her later books though, Black Notice.
The last two books in the Undead Seriesby Mary Janice Davidson were disappointing. She usually has an interesting story line and the main character has a great wit. Her last couple of books seem all quibble and wit and no content. I do hate to give up on the series though.