It is my personal opinion that not finishing Midnight Sun is the best way you could have killed your career in the quickest way possible. It was entirely selfish , and rather typical of a new LDS author living in her Mormon bubble.
Let Me explain...
1. Try writing a new book now that you have declared a hold indefinitely on Midnight Sun... All those dedicated fans of yours... Gone. Here is why. You have given us a teaser, a taste of something we have all been craving for so long, and then you decide you just can't hack what you are given so you pull it away. Allow me liken this to taking a sucker from a toddler. You can make excuses for why you did it, but that child won't remember them. The only thing that small babe will remember is you took the lollipop away, after promising them a treat. Scarred for life...
2. It was an act done purely out of a selfish hurt. You had an injustice done to you, it's understandable, but by not finishing the book you have let the bad guy win! These books aren't just yours anymore, they belong to everyone you have shared them with! You have a loyalty to your fan base! We just paid your bills, and filled your savings, give us a reason to stay! J.K. Rowling was accused of plagiarizing her idea for Harry Potter back in the beginning. She rose above it, and continued writing those books. NO ONE CARED! Her readers didn't care. We stood by her, we continued to stand in forever long lines to purchase every book following her along to the end. We are all prepared to do the same for you! Don't leave us hanging!
3. You have an obligation to the literary world here! You have accomplished what few other authors have been able to. You have gotten a generation of computer age technology to read. To pick up a book. Something most people haven't done in years... Not only that, but store upon store. From book stores, to grocery stores held a midnight release for these books. The lines wound around isles, through the front doors and into parking lots. People were out until maybe 3-4 in the morning waiting for their copy of those books, but because you aren't used to the way the world outside the LDS church works you are going to hide away!? Unacceptable! Not everyone has our morals, standards, not to mention a conscience! That injustice was done to everyone who has respect for your books. You weren't the only one offended!
4. You are a public figure now. Get a tough skin already. Not everyone is going to give you the respect you deserve. You are an original, and people envy original thoughts. I'm sorry, but it's true. Get up, get over it, and get on with your book, life, whatever! Throw on some Muse or whomever it is you listen to while writing, and put that passion into something useful and productive! Quit your wallowing, and set an example for those of us who are watching common people do uncommon things!
Stand up for yourself Stephenie Meyer, and prove to your readers you won't back down every time your feelings get hurt. Don't let the bad guys win! Let Good triumph over everything else! We all have faith in you, don't prove us wrong!
Let Me explain...
1. Try writing a new book now that you have declared a hold indefinitely on Midnight Sun... All those dedicated fans of yours... Gone. Here is why. You have given us a teaser, a taste of something we have all been craving for so long, and then you decide you just can't hack what you are given so you pull it away. Allow me liken this to taking a sucker from a toddler. You can make excuses for why you did it, but that child won't remember them. The only thing that small babe will remember is you took the lollipop away, after promising them a treat. Scarred for life...
2. It was an act done purely out of a selfish hurt. You had an injustice done to you, it's understandable, but by not finishing the book you have let the bad guy win! These books aren't just yours anymore, they belong to everyone you have shared them with! You have a loyalty to your fan base! We just paid your bills, and filled your savings, give us a reason to stay! J.K. Rowling was accused of plagiarizing her idea for Harry Potter back in the beginning. She rose above it, and continued writing those books. NO ONE CARED! Her readers didn't care. We stood by her, we continued to stand in forever long lines to purchase every book following her along to the end. We are all prepared to do the same for you! Don't leave us hanging!
3. You have an obligation to the literary world here! You have accomplished what few other authors have been able to. You have gotten a generation of computer age technology to read. To pick up a book. Something most people haven't done in years... Not only that, but store upon store. From book stores, to grocery stores held a midnight release for these books. The lines wound around isles, through the front doors and into parking lots. People were out until maybe 3-4 in the morning waiting for their copy of those books, but because you aren't used to the way the world outside the LDS church works you are going to hide away!? Unacceptable! Not everyone has our morals, standards, not to mention a conscience! That injustice was done to everyone who has respect for your books. You weren't the only one offended!
4. You are a public figure now. Get a tough skin already. Not everyone is going to give you the respect you deserve. You are an original, and people envy original thoughts. I'm sorry, but it's true. Get up, get over it, and get on with your book, life, whatever! Throw on some Muse or whomever it is you listen to while writing, and put that passion into something useful and productive! Quit your wallowing, and set an example for those of us who are watching common people do uncommon things!
Stand up for yourself Stephenie Meyer, and prove to your readers you won't back down every time your feelings get hurt. Don't let the bad guys win! Let Good triumph over everything else! We all have faith in you, don't prove us wrong!
2 comments:
Jess, I love it!! Simply genious! Only you could be it into such words so graciously, but aggresively! May I second that motion?
Hey, I just read your latest blog. I don't know if I can for sure, but if you want I can see about getting your letter to her... Just let me know and I'll see what I can do.
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