Tattered Essence

With the release of Patricia Cornwell’s novel “Scarpetta”, Cornwell celebrates her twentieth year in the business. The forensic world, which she “owned” when she first started releasing her novels has exploded. With shows like CSI and Bones, forensic science is everywhere. Cornwell has spoken to media outlets about the necessity in finding a new place in the forensic world. Fans of Cornwell, or people who like to keep up with publishing news, can read all about it here.

The Monster Patricia Cornwell Created

Is it easier to sell a novel than a screenplay? With the number of novels printed to the number of screenplays sold, it would seem that it is. What does this mean for novelists? And what about screenwriters? Should book authors be prepared to take a leap into the film industry? Should aspiring screenwriters try to put their thoughts into novel form in the hopes of optioning it as a movie once it’s published?

Some would blame the novel/film relationship on the writers’ strike, but films in Hollywood have been based on books more and more regularly since the immense success of the Harry Potter  and Lord of the Rings franchises. Some successfully (Twilight). Others not so much (Eragon). But, either way, it seems that if you want to make it in movies, you might set out to make it in the world of popular fiction.

This is not related to books or publishing. This is just a reminder for those that are in the US. Tomorrow is election day! So remember to vote. If you got something in the mail stating that Republican vote tomorrow but Democrats vote on the 5th - this is a scam! Everyone votes tomorrow (the 4th)!

Ever wonder who the world’s most translated authors are? When you think of this who comes to mind? Recent success stories like JK Rowling? Long successful authors like Stephen King?

Well, if this is the kind of thing you ponder then you are in luck! UNESCO actually maintains a list of the world’s most translated authors.

Here is the current top 10:

• Agatha Christie
• Jules Verne
• William Shakespeare
• Vladimir Lenin
• Enid Blyton
• Barbara Cartland
• Danielle Steel
• Hans Christian Andersen
• Stephen King
• Brothers Grimm

You know, I love books. But it seems like I never have enough time to read them. But somehow I keep acquiring new ones! At least that is how it seems. And the pile of books by my bed just keeps growing. And I never have time to read them. And that is truly a bummer.