{"id":1920,"date":"2010-07-01T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-07-01T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alexdemille.com\/nelson\/newsletter-0710\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T17:57:47","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T17:57:47","slug":"newsletter-0710","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alexdemille.com\/nelson\/newsletter-0710\/","title":{"rendered":"July 2010"},"content":{"rendered":"

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First, the good news: The Lion<\/a> debuted at #1 on The New York Times<\/em> bestseller list. Bad news: it was actually tied<\/em> for #1 with Stieg Larsson’s, The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest<\/em>.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t mind sharing the top spot with another author, but Stieg Larsson didn\u2019t even bother to promote his book. I\u2019ve been breaking my back doing radio, TV, print interviews, and bookstore signings since The Lion<\/a> was published on June 8. And Larsson has done absolutely nothing to help his publisher publicize his book.
To be fair, though, I should mention that Stieg Larsson is dead. Proving once again that some authors will do anything to get out of a book tour.<\/p>\n

In any case, I want to thank everyone who bought or downloaded The Lion<\/a> and put it at the top of the list.<\/p>\n

The Lion<\/a> continues to sell well, and if you got it or gave it for Father\u2019s Day, it was the perfect gift, and if you bought it for yourself, go ahead and autograph it with my name and write something nice from me to you.<\/p>\n

Also, don\u2019t forget that the prequel to The Lion<\/a>, The Lion\u2019s Game<\/a> has been reissued, and if you enjoyed The Lion<\/a>, you will also enjoy The Lion\u2019s Game<\/a>. If you didn\u2019t enjoy The Lion<\/a>, then get in your Volvo or Saab and go buy The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet\u2019s Nest<\/em>. See if I care.<\/p>\n

Since the publication of The Lion<\/a>, I\u2019ve gotten thousands of emails through my website and I want to thank each and every one of you who\u2019ve taken the time to write. Ninety-five percent of the letters were very positive, four percent were negative, and one percent were relatives asking for money.<\/p>\n

On the positive side, one nice lady wrote, \u201cANOTHER REASON SOME PEOPLE MAY WANT TO BUY \u201dTHE LION\u201d. When you walk a dog or push a baby in a stroller people stop and talk to you. Well, if you read The Lion in a public place, the same thing happens \u2013 at the beach, on the train, waiting outside stores at the mall while my daughters shopped (of course, they called me in when it was time to pay) \u2013 wherever I was, I could not believe the number of people who had to speak with me. So if you want to read The Lion in peace, my advice is \u2013 stay home. On the other hand, if you want to meet lots of new people, just carry The Lion with you, even after you finish reading it. Anyway, thanks for another great read, although I do find it somewhat scary that I can read a story like this and laugh through the whole book. My only complaint is that, as always, it was over too soon. Regards, Susan F.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

So, if you want to meet new people\u2026<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve gotten a lot of emails from our servicemen and women overseas, and I thank them, not only for their letters, but for their service to our country. Safe home.<\/p>\n

I wish I could answer all your letters, but my publicity and writing schedule takes most of my time, though as I said, I do read every letter I get and answer when I can.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, I wish everyone a happy and healthy summer, and please carry around a copy of The Lion<\/a>. You never know who you\u2019ll meet. Right, Susan?<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Sincerely,
\"Nelson<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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