I am a literary giant in Europe

Chapter 68 I recommend me (please read it!!!)

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"Also, I have some bad news for you."

"What bad news?"

Mela was silent for a moment on the phone, then said, "'Amelie' is on a roll right now, and it shouldn't be a problem winning the weekly championship this week. But next week... I had originally planned to promote it again if 'Amelie' could stay at the top for four consecutive weeks. But I've heard that you'll be facing a very tough opponent next week."

"Who?"

"Michel Uelbeck's new book, The Platform, comes out on Thursday.

Flammarion Publishing House published it, with an initial print run of 98 copies. His previous book, Elementary Particles, published in 687000, set a sales record that year, selling copies. However, due to the controversy surrounding that work, he missed out on a literary award. However, his talent was proven... And Flammarion Publishing House is very good at hype. I'm worried they'll attack you to gain popularity for The Platform. So, you..."

Meila didn't continue, but Liu Jin understood.

"Also, I heard that two weeks after Michelle's The Platform comes out, Midnight Press will release A Maid, a new novel by Christian Oster. He is the winner of the 99 Medici Literary Prize."

never heard of that!

Michelle hadn't heard of it, and neither had Christian.

Liu Jin hung his helmet on the handlebars and began to scratch his head.

He knew about the Medici Prize.

It is a French literary award, which may not be as great as the Prix Goncourt, but it is still very influential in France.

The key is the publisher of this book, which is Midnight.

One of the top publishing houses in France, its strength is far beyond the reach of Singela.

Singela, who might not even be as good as Flammarion Publishing House, didn't hear the fear in Mela's words just now.

What kind of publishing house publishes what kind of books.

There is a high probability that Midnight will not use dirty tricks.

But the same cannot be said for Flammarion Publishing House.

Michel's book is characterized by its strong argumentative nature, so Flammarion Publishing House will definitely find ways to create conflict.

"Liu, are you listening?"

"I am listening."

"This is a bit unusual, because as far as I know, "A Maid" was completed in October last year. Midnight was originally planned to be released in April, but now it is suddenly advanced. Something must have happened...

I doubt……"

"What do you suspect?"

Meila hesitated and said, "We are being targeted!"

"Me? Really?"

"Ok!"

After hearing this, Liu Jin laughed.

This is inevitable.

If he were a well-known writer, even a Chinese, it might be better.

It's normal to be targeted. How can you, a foreigner writing in French and breaking into the French literary world, not be targeted?
It is said that Haruki Murakami was also targeted when his books were sold in France.

Mosan...

Liu Jin is not sure about the sales of Mossan's works in Europe, so it is difficult for him to comment.

However, Mosan's book is full of very politically correct things, so Westerners should not be too opposed to it.

Curiosity...

In the eyes of Chinese people, my grandmother is a spirit.

But in the eyes of Westerners, it may be far more attractive than that sorghum field.

(This is just my personal opinion and does not represent anyone else's)

"Meera!"

"I'm listening." "What are the total sales of 'Amelie' now?"

"Based on the current momentum, including this week, we can break through 70,000 copies."

"Is the total print run of 130,000 copies in danger?"

"Ha, you're worried about that..." Mela laughed on the phone.

She said: "The normal sales period for a book is six months, but now it's only been a month. It won't be a problem to sell 60,000 copies in five months. If I'm lucky and there's some publicity, I might sell out in two months.

I might even have to print another one when the time comes.”

“As long as it’s sold out, that’s fine. It’s up to you.

As for being targeted, I think it's inevitable. After all, I'm just a nobody. If it were me, I wouldn't feel comfortable watching a foreigner occupy the top spot on my country's bestseller list. So be it, let them be...

However, will it affect the next two books?"

Meila thought for a moment and said, "Actually, I want to fight them with 'The Father Trapped in Time'."

"what?"

"The story told in 'Father' is more realistic and artistic, and its universal values ​​resonate with most people. If we really put them in a head-to-head competition, I don't think it would necessarily lose to those two books."

After saying that, Mela laughed out loud.

“But don’t worry, the potential of Amélie has not been fully realized yet, I will observe it for a while.

Also, Sylvie called me and mentioned "The Old Man and the Sea" and "The Snows of Everest." She advised me not to rush... Speaking of which, I haven't had time to read your "The Snows of Everest" yet.

“Very impressive, highly recommended.”

"Hahaha, you are so confident."

Mela paused, then continued, "Sylvie suggested that I publish it in English-speaking countries first. The writing style of The Old Man and the Sea is somewhat close to American preferences. Tough guy, cold, fearless of death... The writing style is like an iceberg. I think Sylvie is right, so I plan to find someone to translate it into English first."

Historically, Hemingway became famous around the world thanks to the rise of American national strength.

"Sylvie introduced me to an American publisher."

"Who!"

"Robert Gottlieb."

"Robert Gottlieb?"

Liu Jin was stunned.

"You know him?" Meera heard the clue.

I've read his book!

I've read his autobiography!
This guy is definitely a legend in the American publishing industry.

He named and published "Catch-22"; he also published "The American Way of Death" and pushed Congress to pass legislation.

He edited the book "Clinton", which sold 200 million copies in the United States in three months.

He has extensive connections and works for several top publishing houses in the United States.

Almost all magazines, publishing houses, and newspapers in the United States have close ties with him.

"Sylvie recommended him to you?"

"Yes!"

"That guy is a lunatic."

Meera couldn't help but giggle.

"Liu, you're involved in the French literary world, but you know nothing about it. Yet, you know Robert... Hahaha, that proves he's truly amazing. Sylvie wasn't wrong in recommending him. So, do you think this is okay?"

Liu Jin lit a cigarette.

"Meira, let's discuss something."

"what's up?"

"Could you give me the English version... You know me. My English and French are about the same level, and since I'm the original author, I can better preserve the original's ideas and essence. If you want to translate it, I recommend me!"

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(End of this chapter)