Thread: "The Most Boring Book" I read or tried to read
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Old 11-23-2010, 08:02 PM   #316
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Originally Posted by Russell Brooks View Post
@Doreen and Ep

Publication standards have changed a lot since those days. I still wonder how Stephanie Meyer got published, considering, IMO, those aren't real vampires in her story, but some other type of creatures. A friend of mine in the publishing industry told me that agents and publishers care more about money before the art aspect of a book. This article might interest both of you.

http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat...writers_b10406
I can see Stephanie Meyer's popularity with teen girls who like to read about non-threatening boys. Sometimes when you have a great hook, nothing else matters.

Thanks for the link btw. I totally agree with Irving.
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