Thursday, February 23, 2012

Book Is Judged by the Name on Its Cover

Twelve publishers passed on Ms. O’Brien's THE DRESSMAKER. Then she adopted a pen name and her book sold in three days.

Hat tip: John Wilwol.
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6 comments:

  1. Leah J. UtasFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Good for her. Bias is everywhere. If only the solution were that simple for me.

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  2. Charles GramlichFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    That's just crazy, man.

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  3. Sarah LaurenceFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Publishing is a crazy alternate universe. I subscribe to the NYT but somehow I missed that article. Thanks for sharing it.

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  4. pattinase (abbott)February 23, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    I read that story to my husband this morning. Book Scan takes no prisoners. You are only as good as the copies your last book sold.

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  5. David CranmerFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Leah, I am glad she was able to shed some light on the silliness.

    I think so, Charles. I could understand if she had a string of failures but that's not the case.

    Sarah, It comes down to money as always. Sad.

    Patti, And this story will not change anything. $ is king.

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  6. John DuMondFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    I'm convinced that Book Scan is Skynet's publishing arm. :)

    For a humorous look at the evils of Book Scan, you should check out THE HOOK, by the late, great Donald E. Westlake.

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