J.K. Rowling turns to crime--good for crime fiction? - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T09:00:12Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:65150?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A65181&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHa! Love the owl, by the way.tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-09-06:537324:Comment:698222007-09-06T14:49:02.063ZClea Simonhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/cleasimon
Ha! Love the owl, by the way.
Ha! Love the owl, by the way. Anyone can post on the forum…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-08-23:537324:Comment:661042007-08-23T06:28:46.405ZDaniel Hatadihttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/danielhatadi
Anyone can post on the forum at any time, Ingrid.
Anyone can post on the forum at any time, Ingrid. THE BEST REPLY. 10 OUT OF 10!tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-08-23:537324:Comment:660982007-08-23T05:46:15.008Zcarole gillhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PhyllisDietrichson
THE BEST REPLY. 10 OUT OF 10!
THE BEST REPLY. 10 OUT OF 10! Mugglefucker.
Take that, you…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-08-23:537324:Comment:660522007-08-23T03:22:09.501ZDaniel Hatadihttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/danielhatadi
Mugglefucker.<br />
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Take that, you search engines!
Mugglefucker.<br />
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Take that, you search engines! I've just posted a separate d…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-08-22:537324:Comment:658022007-08-22T12:57:11.048ZElizabeth Zelvinhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/lizzelvin
I've just posted a separate discussion with a screamer head to the Forum to make sure everybody knows the story about Rowling writing a crime novel was just a joke that Ian Rankin made onstage gone haywire. And this one wasn't spread as just Internet gossip--both AOL and Yahoo picked the story up from the Associated Press. It generated a great discussion, though, didn't it? I relieved that Rowling is taking a break, just like an ordinary human who's just earned a billion dollars. ;)
I've just posted a separate discussion with a screamer head to the Forum to make sure everybody knows the story about Rowling writing a crime novel was just a joke that Ian Rankin made onstage gone haywire. And this one wasn't spread as just Internet gossip--both AOL and Yahoo picked the story up from the Associated Press. It generated a great discussion, though, didn't it? I relieved that Rowling is taking a break, just like an ordinary human who's just earned a billion dollars. ;) Big sellers like Rowling seem…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-08-22:537324:Comment:657292007-08-22T06:38:23.629ZDaniel Hatadihttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/danielhatadi
Big sellers like Rowling seem to work in their own sphere of sales, almost a genre in themselves, but that sphere does have a spill-off influence. There's definitely been an increased interest in YA and fantasy fiction since, although it's difficult to tell how much of that has to do with Rowling. So I'm hoping for a positive effect. I don't think she'll push out any more midlist authors than are already being pushed.<br />
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Also, as others have noted, the Harry Potter series has a strong mystery…
Big sellers like Rowling seem to work in their own sphere of sales, almost a genre in themselves, but that sphere does have a spill-off influence. There's definitely been an increased interest in YA and fantasy fiction since, although it's difficult to tell how much of that has to do with Rowling. So I'm hoping for a positive effect. I don't think she'll push out any more midlist authors than are already being pushed.<br />
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Also, as others have noted, the Harry Potter series has a strong mystery element to it, so I assume she'll do well with that. I can't imagine her having not read a decent amount of crime fiction already. She's a hard worker and knows what she's doing. Personally, I hope she steers away from mystery per se, and more towards crime and criminals.<br />
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Actually, I think Ray Banks is ghostwriting her next novel as we speak. I like Rowling. I think Madel…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-08-22:537324:Comment:656892007-08-22T03:39:23.893ZKelli Stanleyhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/kestanley
I like Rowling. I think Madeline L'Engle is a better writer within the same genre (and roughly the same theme), but Rowling is a formidable world creator. Plus, she earned my undying loyalty by insisting that Latin and Attic Greek translations be published--thus underscoring the pertinence of classical languages in a world sadly bereft of the subjunctive mood (OK, that's the classicist talking).<br />
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If she is indeed doing this, I'd be a bit surprised ...given her long break between HP 4 and 5, the…
I like Rowling. I think Madeline L'Engle is a better writer within the same genre (and roughly the same theme), but Rowling is a formidable world creator. Plus, she earned my undying loyalty by insisting that Latin and Attic Greek translations be published--thus underscoring the pertinence of classical languages in a world sadly bereft of the subjunctive mood (OK, that's the classicist talking).<br />
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If she is indeed doing this, I'd be a bit surprised ...given her long break between HP 4 and 5, the amount of emotional energy she's invested in the saga, and the rampant rumors that swirl around the lady like a Kansas tornado. If the story is true, then jolly good for JK. It doesn't affect me. Writers write what's in them to write. Regardless of a supposed genre glut, regardless of unproven success or wishy-washy test marketing.<br />
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Chandler once said, "Good writers write what they want and make the reader like it."<br />
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I couldn't agree more. Yes, we can all stop quaking…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-08-21:537324:Comment:655842007-08-21T20:16:16.834ZKathryn Lilleyhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/KathrynL
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Yes, we can all stop quaking in our boots now, lol!
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Yes, we can all stop quaking in our boots now, lol! Turns out it was only a joke.…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-08-21:537324:Comment:655362007-08-21T18:52:18.744ZPepper Smithhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Reefrunner
Turns out it was only a joke. Found this on GalleyCat:<br />
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<a href="http://books.guardian.co.uk/news/articles/0,,2152722,00.html">Rowling's 'crime novel' is a red herring</a><br />
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Certainly stirred up some interesting discussion, though.
Turns out it was only a joke. Found this on GalleyCat:<br />
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<a href="http://books.guardian.co.uk/news/articles/0,,2152722,00.html">Rowling's 'crime novel' is a red herring</a><br />
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Certainly stirred up some interesting discussion, though. It could be the mooted Harry…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-08-21:537324:Comment:654962007-08-21T17:44:25.937ZVincent Holland-Keenhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/fiskerton
It could be the mooted Harry Potter Encyclopaedia, with the speculation being that it'd be a charity project in line with the titles done for Comic Relief: Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, and Quidditch Through The Ages.
It could be the mooted Harry Potter Encyclopaedia, with the speculation being that it'd be a charity project in line with the titles done for Comic Relief: Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, and Quidditch Through The Ages.