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James Patterson

Epicurean — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 01:39:41 GMT

I read James Patterson when he first started to write,and I enjoyed his books. Eventually I tired of them as. He was writing so many,then he started to write with others.Now I think he's gone over the edge,I believe he will writ with anyone. His newest book coming is writing with Dolly Parton! Now, I have nothing against her or her music,but really! I think Patterson would write with anyone just to make a buck,which he really probably doesn't need He has no shame 😱

Re: James Patterson

PickyPicky3 — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 01:53:32 GMT

Maybe they were friends. Maybe they admired each other's work and were thrilled to get together. Maybe they shared the same agent (common).

Today collaborations happen all the time. Nothing to be ashamed of.

Re: James Patterson

phoenixbrd — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 01:54:17 GMT

Maybe he is working on a mystery in "Dollywood"....maybe he wanted the challenge of working with DP. I am a bit curious to see if it works.

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KathyM23 — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 02:07:13 GMT

I have gotten tired of James Patterson also. Most of his books now are written by/with others and way too many.

However I am lookng forward to his book with Dolly Parton. I am sure she will add interest to the story and after all, she is a songwriter - she can write.

Re: James Patterson

Kalli — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 03:49:33 GMT

I read a couple of his books however I haven't done much book reading of late, just mostly articles. But I can't fault anyone who does something for a long time and then decides to change things up or go in a different direction.

When I turned 50 my younger son went off to college. I decided to pursue some interests I'd never had the time or money to do before. Sometimes we find we very much enjoy something but we don't know until we try.

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AngelPuppy1 — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:26:46 GMT

I used to read most of his books. Then, he started co-writing, or whatever you call it, with all kinds of people, and then that kind of turned me off and I quit reading his stuff. However, I did just post a topic about Dolly's new song, book and her upcoming book with him, and I will be reading that one! Only because I love her!

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teganslaw — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 13:50:43 GMT

Not sure about this. I'm turned off on James Patterson, and even if it the new book has Dolly Parton's name, I'm not convinced it will be that good.

I'm sure it will have a waiting list, so if I change my mind it will be awhile before I read it. Don't plan to buy it, as the price will be too high.

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Dusty1 — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:02:08 GMT

He is a writer, so he has the ability to tell a story. Maybe he ran out of stories?

So he collabarates with someone that has a story but isn't a writer.

If the story is good & he know how to write the book it seems like a great thing.

Re: James Patterson

icezeus — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 23:04:55 GMT

I am still a fan of some of his series books and a few of his stand alone books as well.

When it comes to JP I pick and choose what I wish to read.

Re: James Patterson

GingerPeach — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 03:05:38 GMT

Dolly Parton is a storyteller . So why should a writer be ashamed to team up with another storyteller?

Besides which, it is Patterson's job to write. It's how he makes his living.

It's part of his job description to be creative.

The book is out in March.

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Sooner — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 16:31:18 GMT

I think when some people get famous they are addicted to it and frantically search for ways to stay in the limelight.

I see these old athletes who won't give it up even when they are way past their prime and it's sad we don't encourage people to have a life and enjoy it when you're no longer the center of attention.

Re: James Patterson

Epicurean — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 17:36:04 GMT

Sooner. Well said 👏

Re: James Patterson

LuvSoCal — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 04:14:43 GMT

I just finished reading two JP books I checked out of the library. NYPD Red and NYPD Red2 (refers to an elite team of detectives). I enjoyed both. Easy reads, and I really like the 2 main characters. The dialogue is humorous, and the stories are entertaining. Yes, he did collaborate with another writer.

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insomniac2 — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:46:39 GMT

Patterson has been "writing" with others for a very long time.

I am not a fan.

(I do not like any--Jodi Picoult, for example--who get credit for endlessly using other people's writings to push their own.)

Re: James Patterson

icezeus — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:34:00 GMT

@LuvSoCal wrote:
I just finished reading two JP books I checked out of the library. NYPD Red and NYPD Red2 (refers to an elite team of detectives). I enjoyed both. Easy reads, and I really like the 2 main characters. The dialogue is humorous, and the stories are entertaining. Yes, he did collaborate with another writer.

@LuvSoCal

There are a total of six books in that series, which I have read and enjoyed. I hope you are able to read the others.

Welcome, and please come and join our monthly book thread where we share what books we are currently reading.

Re: James Patterson

LuvSoCal — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 05:44:26 GMT

@icezeus wrote:
@LuvSoCal wrote:
I just finished reading two JP books I checked out of the library. NYPD Red and NYPD Red2 (refers to an elite team of detectives). I enjoyed both. Easy reads, and I really like the 2 main characters. The dialogue is humorous, and the stories are entertaining. Yes, he did collaborate with another writer.
@LuvSoCal
There are a total of six books in that series, which I have read and enjoyed. I hope you are able to read the others.

Welcome, and please come and join our monthly book thread where we share what books we are currently reading.

@icezeus Thank you for letting me know about the others. I will definitely be on the lookout for them.

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lmt — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 06:17:06 GMT

Whether JP writes the books all on his own or co-writes them doesn't make any difference to me. As long as I enjoy reading his books I'll keep coming back for more.

I always found his books to be a nice palate cleanser after I've read a more involved / intense book from some other author. JP's books are quick reads for me abd very enjoyable.

I've been reading his books for many years. I especially love the Michael Bennett series, and the Women's Murder Club series.

Re: James Patterson

MorningLover — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:32:08 GMT

CBS NEWS: Dolly Parton and James Patterson on "Run, Rose, Run"

Article and video w/ Dolly Parton and James Patterson

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dolly-parton-and-james-patterson-on-run-rose-run/

Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton and bestselling author James Patterson have collaborated on a new novel, "Run, Rose, Run."

Here are a few excerpts

For his latest novel, Patterson decided to write about a nobody coming to Nashville with dreams of becoming a somebody. Even he admits that's a tale as well-worn as an old pickup, which is why he needed a co-writer who had actually lived that life to give the book a little sparkle.

"I asked him, 'Why you need me? You're doin' pretty good on your own!" said Dolly Parton.

Patterson noted, "Dolly said, 'He's that guy that writes about serial killers, right?'"... "Yeah, I knew that."

It might seem an odd pairing at first – the girl from the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, who became one of the queens of country music, teaming up with a former Manhattan ad executive-turned-bookworm, who's barely touched a guitar in his life.

They hadn't met until 2019, when Patterson flew to Nashville to pitch Parton on the idea.

Their collaboration is called "Run, Rose, Run," the story of a young country singer named AnnieLee who comes to Nashville, only to find that the music industry can be just as heartbreaking as the secret she's carrying.

AnnieLee finds comfort in a retired country music icon named Ruthanna, read in the audiobook by – who else? – Parton herself.

She pointed one perfect, blood-red nail at AnnieLee's heart. "Here's my advice for you, AnnieLee Keyes," she said. "Get the hell out of Nashville while you still can."
AnnieLee swallowed. "Pardon me?" she gasped.
"It's a hard, rough business," said Ruthanna. "A tiny thing like you? You'll get chewed up and spit out like a hunk of gristle."..

"I'm hoping to get to play that character when we do a movie of the book, which we hope to do at some point," Parton said.

Re: James Patterson

Tinkrbl44 — Tue, 31 May 2022 07:49:56 GMT

@Epicurean wrote:
I read James Patterson when he first started to write,and I enjoyed his books. Eventually I tired of them as. He was writing so many,then he started to write with others.Now I think he's gone over the edge,I believe he will writ with anyone. His newest book coming is writing with Dolly Parton! Now, I have nothing against her or her music,but really! I think Patterson would write with anyone just to make a buck,which he really probably doesn't need He has no shame 😱

@Epicurean

Just to make a buck? He has no shame? Really?

JP has been cranking out books singlehandedly for decades. Writing can be very lonely, and maybe he enjoys collaborating as another way to construct plots and characters.

It might have nothing to do with making more money .... Perhaps he likes to mentor writers and this is a good way to do that .... what an honor to be chosen, and what a great experience for an up and coming writer!

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novamc1 — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 21:08:04 GMT

I'm hallfway through a used copy of SEE HOW THEY RUN by Patterson.

He wrote it in 1979 . It has somewhat of a historical slant and decribes a select group of people located around the globe who are plotting to repeat The Third Reich's holocaust and call it The Fourth Reich or Dachau Two.

Not a pleasant subject, but so far I'm hooked, probably due to Patterson's writing talent.

Our local Goodwill store always seems to have an impressive inventory of used books . The books are donated back to Goodwill when I'm finished with them.

Meanwhile, I'm now and always have been addicted to reading.