Chapter 210： Critical damage

Book releases are often time-sensitive. Before Thanksgiving, Random House put "Twilight: Twilight" on the book market. As a pure commercial novel, sales are the biggest measure.

But when the scale of promotion is limited, the sales of works by non-famous writers are better than nothing when they first go on the market.

Unlike the first week of the film market, which is more and more important, the book market needs time to accumulate.

Some novels may not be interested in them for five or six years after they have been on the market, and they may become popular when they encounter opportunities.

Ronan did not plan to adapt this series immediately. The social environment and timing are not very appropriate. The main purpose of publishing a novel is the same as finding Lindsay Bill's ghostwriter. First, take the relevant copyright and occupy this pit.

The ability of Random House to distribute books is unquestionable. Since Ronan is a film producer and owner of a film company, they have no doubt that this novel can be adapted into a movie, so the first edition of the novel has more than 100,000 copies printed in the United States. Goods are distributed everywhere.

is the author of the novel again, Ronan's name is first in the signature column, followed by Lindsay Bill.

Ronan gave Lindsay Bill the right to sign, which is also a reward for her excellent work, and the copyright contract has already been signed. According to the copyright law, even if Lindsay Bill is signed, it will not affect the copyright ownership of the novel.

This can actually stimulate Lindsay Bill's enthusiasm for work.

Lindsay Bill’s full-length photo was also placed on the title page of the novel. Perhaps in the near future, there will be a beauty writer.

These are not in a hurry now. The real publicity of the novel should be placed after the film adaptation is on the agenda.

By Thanksgiving Day, "Twilight" was on the market for nearly a week, and only a few hundred copies were sold, some of which were bought by the staff of Shahai Entertainment because of curiosity.

After all, Lindsay Bill usually works at Shahai Entertainment, and there is the name of the company boss in the author column, so curiosity is inevitable.

Like the "Harry Potter" series of the year, it is not easy for a new book by a new author to become popular.

The water in the book market is also very deep.

For example, Ronan hadn't planned to do anything yet, an agent of a famous book reviewer contacted him, saying that he could write a book review and strongly recommend the novel.

Of course, this is not free. If some film critics do the same with money, the book review market also does not lack such talents.

Ronan declined these people, now is not the time.

Thanksgiving came, Ronan found sadly that he was alone.

So, on Thanksgiving Day, Ronan simply asked Jessica Felton, who was also alone in Los Angeles, for dinner.

Due to a temporary incident at Shahai Entertainment, when Ronan arrived at the agreed restaurant, he was a little late and found the place where Jessica Felton was. He said quickly, "Sorry, something happened to the company temporarily."

Jessica Felton stood up and said, "It's okay, I just arrived, please sit down."

Ronan glanced at her and sat on the opposite side. Jessica Felton, as usual, had a soft spot for light-colored clothes. The white lady's shirt collapsed tightly on her body. Several buttons seemed to be Stretched to the limit, he may fly at any time, with long brown hair draped over his head at will, and the pale wheat-colored skin on his face is as smooth and delicate as when he first met.

Latin mixed skin is better than pure white skin, which is more common.

Jessica Felton just put on a light makeup, the whole person looks clean and tidy, with a bit of grace.

Ronan called the waiter, asked Jessica Felton’s opinion, ordered dinner, waited for the waiter to leave, opened the briefcase, took out a wrapped gift box from it, and pushed it to Jessica Felton. Over there.

"What is this?" Jessica Felton didn't open it: "Gift?"

Ronan said casually: "Thanksgiving gift for you." He saw Jessica Felton not touched, and said: "It's not a valuable thing, a book."

I heard that it was a book. Jessica Felton came to be interested and asked: "Can you open it now?"

"Of course." Ronan said with a smile.

Jessica Felton unpacked the ribbon and asked: "Editor or producer's technical books?"

Apart from these, she didn't expect Ronan to send other books.

After 　　 opened, it was different from what she thought. Jessica Felton looked at the cover carefully: ""Twilight"? Novel?"

'S face and words are inevitably disappointed.

She went on to say: "The book you wrote? Why are there two authors?"

How thick-skinned Ronan was, he had already practiced it, and said calmly: "I provided the outline, and then I hired Lindsay Bill to write a ghostwriter."

Jessica Felton nodded, turned it over and browsed before serving, and soon lost interest: "It turns out to be a love story."

"It's a love story." Ronan said, "If you are tired from work, you can take a look at these things and relax."

Jessica Felton put it away and said, "It's okay. Thank you, Ronan." She is a technical madman, and she still understands her human affection: "I didn't make preparations today. I will give you a copy for Christmas. gift."

Ronan is also polite: "I hope it is a surprise."

The two laughed and talked about work. The waiter delivered meals one after another. Jessica Felton had a problem before and loved eating.

Ronan made a special observation this time, Jessica Felton's hand was steady, and nothing was dropped.

I probably noticed Ronan’s eyes, Jessica Felton

Dun said: "After you reminded me last time, I also found the key to the problem. I have been practicing during this time."

Ronan nodded: "You are a technical talent."

Jessica Felton laughed, ate a little vegetable salad, and asked, "Why are you suddenly thinking of asking me out?"

Ronan shrugged slightly: "Everyone else went home and reunited. I was alone in Los Angeles. I just thought you were alone." He deliberately changed his words: "Two lonely people get together to comfort each other. soul."

"I have an editing machine." Jessica Felton said, "Not alone."

Ronan felt that he had been hurt by the crit, and he relaxed, and said, "It's my fault, I forgot." He didn't want to continue this topic, and asked: "Did you go to your tutor recently?"

Jessica Felton nodded: "I went there yesterday afternoon. The instructor said that you went the day before yesterday. Remember to call me together next time you go. Um... I don't have a car, and it's not convenient to take a taxi in Los Angeles."

"Okay." Ronan said, "I will call you before I go next time."

Dinner was over and it was too early, Ronan took the initiative to send Jessica Felton back, and Jessica Felton still rented in the old small apartment building.

"Why don't you live in another place?" Ronan stopped the car and asked.

Jessica Felton said simply and neatly: "No money, all my money is used to buy equipment and practice skills."

Ronan said, "By the way, I still have a project after "Fatal Turn". Do you continue to be a post-production producer and editor?"

"Yes." Jessica Felton didn't mean to refuse at all: "I will go to your company to talk to you about the treatment."

Ronan thought for a while, thinking about it in the long run, and said, "Jesse, find an agent."

Jessica Felton opened the car door, turned around and said, "The agents are in trouble."

"I'll introduce one to you." Ronan has already found out about Jessica Felton. He will have a long-term cooperation in the future. Many things must be considered in the long-term. He said: "Caa or William Morris's agent, you and When they meet, there is not much trouble, and they will be responsible for negotiating the pay for you."

Jessica Felton tilted her head and thought for a while, and said, "Since you said it, then I will meet with them and make an appointment to call me." She got out of the car and leaned on the door. : "The apartment is too messy and hasn't been cleaned for a long time, so I won't invite you up."

Ronan waved his hand, no nonsense, waited for Jessica Felton to close the door and drove away directly.

This lonely Thanksgiving night, not only did not get comfort from another lonely person, but was hurt by a crit.

Jessica Felton has an editor as his company, Ronan went home to watch the movie and study the case.

After the Thanksgiving holiday, Laksh Roshan and Uncle Nick Roshan of the Indian Mountain Foundation came to Los Angeles to listen to the work reports of the supervisors and third parties on the "The Bourne Shadow" project, and also to investigate Ronan's recommendations Give them a new project.

Inside the hotel After meeting the two in Ronan, they immediately called in supervisors and representatives of the third-party PricewaterhouseCoopers, and listened carefully to inquiries about the project investment.

The final result is quite satisfactory.

Looking at Nick Roshan flipping through various reports and materials, Laksh Roshan asked, "How is it?"

"The operation is very standardized." Nick Rothkhan is very sure about this: "On this project, Shahai Entertainment is fully implemented in accordance with the contract signed by both parties, and all financial expenditures and expenditures are in compliance with the regulations. As the firefighter as the guarantor of the completion of the film Fund insurance companies have also fully performed their duties."

He took a copy from those documents and handed it to Laksh-Roshan: "PricewaterhouseCoopers rated the crew as excellent."

Laksh-Roshan took a look and said, "In other words, Shahai Entertainment has done what they promised."

"Yes." Nick Rosshan said: "This is a very credible company."

Laksh-Roshan asked: "Can we invest the newly absorbed financing in their new project?"

Nick Roshan thought for a while, and said, "Wait for a while. The operation of Shahai Entertainment is very standardized, but what is the effect of the film? We don't know yet. Ronan Anderson did not invite us to watch "The Bourne Are some of the shots of "Zhong Zhong" already completed? It's not too late after we watch it, right?"

Laksh-Roshan made a decision: "Just do what you say."