tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post8167494807697385066..comments2012-07-12T10:54:37.870-07:00Comments on Alison Chambers: What Makes a Best-Seller: The Masses or the Media?Sandra Koehlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15171373166385189464noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-7511987380168423162011-09-21T05:03:46.289-07:002011-09-21T05:03:46.289-07:00Word of mouth is a definite plus but like you say ...Word of mouth is a definite plus but like you say it does take a while...Sandy/AlisonSandra Koehlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171373166385189464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-88686032484425306442011-09-20T10:31:43.082-07:002011-09-20T10:31:43.082-07:00Media hype can and does give books and movies a pu...Media hype can and does give books and movies a push, but that's mostly for the upper stratosphere of properties. There are occasions with movies,television shows, and books where word of mouth makes all the difference. It's slower, of course, and there is a measure of luck involved. But for most authors, that slow and steady trickle of happy readers will provide some level of support.Suzanne G. Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813211309401534257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-62296482590323451092011-09-19T16:45:56.806-07:002011-09-19T16:45:56.806-07:00Would be nice, Vonnie, I agree. But sometimes it&...Would be nice, Vonnie, I agree. But sometimes it's fun to be your own publicist, since you have control over everything. And the best publicity is a good review, telling good stories and pleasing the reader. Sandy/AlisonSandra Koehlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171373166385189464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-63971404174660156302011-09-19T16:34:37.908-07:002011-09-19T16:34:37.908-07:00Wouldn't it be great if we could all afford a ...Wouldn't it be great if we could all afford a publicist to whip up the hype? Sigh.Vonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07092475086889028716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-42021521218407270402011-09-19T13:47:41.512-07:002011-09-19T13:47:41.512-07:00I think promo from the media really shapes the suc...I think promo from the media really shapes the success of the book or movie...having said that...like you...I don't always agree with their assesment. Put me with the others in the happy ever after line!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-84623872055396985152011-09-19T09:49:34.061-07:002011-09-19T09:49:34.061-07:00I think a lot of it is media. You always hear abou...I think a lot of it is media. You always hear about these 'must read' books that become instant best sellers.<br /><br />I also don't like depressing books. Real life is depressing enough. Give me a good old fashioned adventure romance with a happy, satisfying ending. That's what I want to read.Susan Macateehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476340887041053638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-63357848926512360572011-09-19T04:25:49.047-07:002011-09-19T04:25:49.047-07:00I agree, Beth. Give me romance and suspense and a...I agree, Beth. Give me romance and suspense and a happy ending any time!Sandra Koehlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171373166385189464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923932105203967859.post-47230486752622274052011-09-19T04:10:25.940-07:002011-09-19T04:10:25.940-07:00Excellent post. Media hype---choose me media god!...Excellent post. Media hype---choose me media god!---is behind most of these huge success stories. And, like you, I don't like the too maudlin/sad stuff either. I remember my parents going to see movies and then saying, 'it was depressing but well done.' I decided early on, that was too much like real life. Give me my HEA!Beth Trisselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13742049964476824594noreply@blogger.com