Charles-
When I first saw the cover for "The Confession," I was
stunned that a new book was being released in the old 40s and
50s pulp cover art style. Then I thought it was a brilliant
and exciting positioning concept for new works. I wonder if
you have any second thoughts, after this controversy.
Clearly, the positioning as 40s/50s style pulp fiction
prejudiced some of the readers, making them think it was only
worth the kind of fast read they would give to a pulp pocket
book. The work itself, however, probably, in my humble
opinion, could have merited a hard cover release, like
Stansberry's other book this year,
"Chasing the Dragon." Earlier, one commentator on RARA AVIS
said that he thought the protagonist, as a highly
intellectual psychologist, really wouldn't appeal to the
broad audience for mass market mysteries. Perhaps there is
some cognitive dissonance that has contributed to the
controversy. I'm convinced the Edgar judge who didn't like
it, and other of the "ban-the-book" gang, have given it only
a cursory glance. Any thoughts on this?
Bruce
Author, Riding the Brand www.brucemakous.com
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