Question about Patterson project

[Rrty]

I thought this was very interesting:

James Patterson Takes on Stephen King in New BookShot | GalleyCat

My question for Moderator is, did King need to give his permission for this? If by any chance the answer is no, then my follow-up would be: if an unknown writer had done this, would the unknown writer have most likely been sued?

 

[Moderator]

I thought this was very interesting:

James Patterson Takes on Stephen King in New BookShot | GalleyCat

My question for Moderator is, did King need to give his permission for this? If by any chance the answer is no, then my follow-up would be: if an unknown writer had done this, would the unknown writer have most likely been sued?

His permission was not requested. Stephen does not wish to make any comment on the book.

 

[GNTLGNT]

His permission was not requested. Stephen does not wish to make any comment on the book.

...but if he did I bet I know what it would be...

 

[not_nadine]

What the hell? Another thing for him to write a word or two.
Hand it off.

 

[Moderator]

...but if he did I bet I know what it would be...

It's not something I can repeat here.

 

[doowopgirl]

Seems like a bit of a cheap shot to me. How hard would it have been to ask for permission? No offense to Mr. Patterson, but perhaps a helping hand may have improved his circulation.

 

[ghost19]

Well if Patterson goes with his usual writing style, we can expect at least three sub-par sequels to the book in the next month or so....

 

[carrie's younger brother]

Well if Patterson goes with his usual writing style, we can expect at least three sub-par sequels to the book in the next month or so....

I don't know about sequels to this particular book, but he's definitely been busy.

BookShots

 

[cat in a bag]

Sheesh, really? That title sucks. Seems like kind of a cheap shot to me. Not an homage...why didn't he use some of his own whack job characters if he wanted to write about a copycat killer type person?

Yuckapoo.

 

[Spideyman]

Quoting Patterson: “The story is entirely fictitious, and a product of my imagination. In my opinion, his imagination sucks!

 

[Dana Jean]

I don't even like the premise. I feel like that is dangerous.

 

[muskrat]

Yeesh, can't the guy write one damn book by himself? And the premise sounds a little like Secret Window, Secret Garden. Maybe a little Dark Half.

 

[Connor B]

Wow. I'm speechless. I literally am. The words just aren't coming to me. I can't describe this without sounding like I'm reverting into a psychotic rage. I thought Patterson was a shlockmeister before, but this time, he's reach a new low. It's not just...

Crap.

I'm upset now, really. People buy Patterson's novels. Too many people... I-- I--- GARRRRGH!!

EDIT: This is a book that makes me loathe the concept of books.

 

[mal]

Sounds like a good idea. I think I'll do the same thing with that fake Amazon Stephen King. I figure just having his name in the title will prop up the sales and allow me to pay of my neverending mortgage. Note to self: Buy and research all the fake Amazon Stephen King books.

 

[Shoesalesman]

Sending out bad karma in my opinion, good intentions or not. Shoey no like, bad medicine.

 

[Kurben]

Extremely poor taste and my respect for Patterson, which never was high, is now buried.

 

[AnnaMarie]

I'll admit it....I have enjoyed reading many of Patterson's books. I haven't read any recently, but I have read, and enjoyed, many of his books.

The last few things I've come across haven't interested me. And stuff online...weird. Don't know what else to say....weird. It reminds me of a few authors who, after they passed away, whoever had rights to their name, suddenly started popping out books, supposedly just unpublished, sometimes unfinished works that were finished by someone else....and the quality sucked. (For example VC Andrews.)

Regarding this book, the premise seemed kind of interesting. But as soon as the stalker actually goes after King...nope....not OK. I'm tempted to say especially because of what happened with a "fan" in the past....but even without that, this is not OK.

 

[not_nadine]

I just think this is ****ed up all over the place. How dare he?

I saw a 'Sunday Morning show' on CBS. No respect for the man.
Showing off files and files and drawers where he is 'writing a book' but few words. And off it goes to others to write it, with his name on it.

There was some movie, I did not see it, but was done in jest.
'You can't Kill Stephen King.' Or something like that. Guess Mr Patterson saw it. ding! New book. Where is my pen?. Because he does not use a computer. Easier to sign yer name with.

 

[GNTLGNT]

...Steve wrote the book years ago...TTFN....(Thad, Thad For Now)....

 

[carrie's younger brother]

Wow. No one has read it and all this anger and hatred. I'm no Patterson fan but I wouldn't think to judge it unless I read it.