Andrea Hirata to finish writing

Bedlam Viewpoint.

Now this sort of thing really pisses me off.

It appears best-selling author, Andrea Hirata, has decided he isn't writing any more novels after finishing the Laskar Pelangi (Rainbow Warrior) series, with the release of the fourth book Maryamah Karpov in November.

The 33-year-old author said the popularity he acquired from the success of his novels had become a problem to him.

Too much attention

"It turns out that popularity is scary. I don't feel comfortable receiving so much attention from people," he said.

Poor old Andrea. I feel really sorry for him – Jeez, most people would give their eye-teeth to have the same problem. Oh for the chance….

• Next post, Sarah Palin.

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Tim McGraw writes children's book

It seems we have another celeb, muscling in on the writing world.

Country singing star Tim McGraw has discovered the difficulties that come with being a dad to little girls, thanks to daughters Gracie Katherine, 11, Maggie Elizabeth, 10, and Audrey Caroline, 6.

Based on his experiences of trying to make his children happy, Tim has co-written a new children's book entitled My Little Girl, released today in stores. The book follows a child named Katie and her father as they spend the day together doing nothing special, but at the same time enjoying quality time with one another.

There you are. I don’t blame him one bit. The gripe I have is the certainty that his book will be a success, whilst writers, with good credentials and years of experience struggle to make a dime. It hardly seems fair.

• Next post, Arvind Adiga.

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Saying a lot with few words

I came across these little gems and thought you might like to share them. They say a lot with few words:-

• We are to blame for what we do.
• Heroes are those who do what has to be done when it needs to be done.
• Wealth is a dreadful way of counting achievement.
• On occasions, those we expect to put the boot in when we’re down are the ones who help us fight back up.
• We might have the right to be irritated, but it doesn't give us the right to be vindictive.
• Maturity has more to do with experience and attitude, than age.
• It isn't sufficient to be excused by others. We need to forgive ourselves.
• No matter how bad we feel, mankind won’t pause.
• Social class and circumstance may effect who we are, but we are accountable for who we become.

Hope you appreciate them. I thought them worthwhile noting.

• Next post, Harry Potter.

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Writing, Sport, and the world of Michael Phelps

Pay attention, book world, Michael Phelps is going for the gold, except this time it has nothing to do with sport. This time Michael is planning to sweep to victory in bookstores.

…. And it pisses me off.

It’s a sad fact that success in the literary world has little to do with writing prowess, more to do with celebrity status, and Phelps has plenty of that. It’s yet one more smack in the face to legitimate authors. It makes a mockery of the years we spend building our writing skills.

The winner of 14 gold medals and seven world records is planning to write a book about his journey from a single-parent household to becoming perhaps the most celebrated U.S. Olympic athlete. I acknowledge his prowess, I bow down to his ability, but why does he have to muscle in our world?

The certain best seller by Phelps, is scheduled to be released by Free Press, in December. I know I’m crabbing, but who gives a shit. Authors work damn hard to gain a smidgen of recognition. It simply isn’t fair. I only made the best selling list for a few hours. He'll be there for months.

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