Chapter 29: When JK Meets JR (3)

In June 1990, on the train from Manchester to London, a little boy with eyes broke into Joanna. Catherine. Rowling's mind has sparked her creative passion ever since. It was from that time that she was constantly thinking about the role: at the Manchester Business Council, she would talk about Harry. All of Potter's episodes are stored in a shoebox; At a hotel in Didzbury, she created the Quidditch tournament; In Opodo, Portugal, she could not see any future or hope in those unbearable years, and even in such difficult times, this lonely little boy remained the center of her creative life. And now, in the summer of 1995, when she was in her sister Diane. With Rowling's understanding and encouragement, when she re-pursued the hope of life, the story about a lonely little boy,

Flesh and blood.

All the frames are

Built, yes, all the frames

Jerry held the stack of manuscripts with some solemnity, and was able to be the first reader of the Magic Mom**, oh no, maybe not the first, because before him, the lucky Magic Mom had a Diane who supported her. Rowling, but Jerry was still a little excited. He hadn't read the Harry Potter novels before he was reborn. Jerry has only seen the "Harry Potter" series of movies. And a lot of times, there is always a big discrepancy between movies and novels. It takes skill to translate the language of the text into the language of the camera and capture the hearts of the audience in about two hours. Whether it's Chris. Columbus, or Michael. Neville, when they were at the helm of the "Harry Potter" movie, even if they would have a mentality of respecting the original book, even the magical mother became the screenwriter of the movie and provided the director for the movie, but the movie is the movie. So, Jerry looked very carefully, whether it was the wizard with the shadow of Rowling's carefree life with the Potter children when she was a child, or the image of Harry's mother with the shadow of Rowling herself, or the image of Hermione, everything came from her life, laughter and happiness, as well as pain and sorrow. As with the movie, it's a very compelling story. However, Jerry really didn't have time to read the whole novel, after all, compared to a mid-level novel for 9 to 12-year-olds, "Harry Potter and the Wisdom Stone" (at this time, Ms. Rowling named the novel "Harry Potter and the Wisdom Stone" instead of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone") is actually a bit long. (The average mid-level novel is about 40,000 words, while "Harry Potter and the Wisdom Stone" has 90,000 words).

Jingle Bell ~ The door of the café is open again.

Jamie. Byrne looked left and right, and finally found something similar to the logo he and Jerry had agreed on in a corner by the window, a newspaper, and a blue umbrella. Byrne was strange, who was the Caucasian woman sitting across from Jerry, her hands clasped together, looking expectant, but nervous? And who is that Barbie doll sitting next to her?

Did he admit that he was wrong?

But wait until Jamie. Byrne walked in, and he realized that his vision had never been missed, and yes, as a publishing manager, he believed in his vision, and that was Jerry. Rothschel, that wonder boy.

"Hey~JR."

Hear Jamie. Byrne's voice, Jerry took his mind away from "Harry Potter and the Wisdom Stone".

and then he looked up and gave it to Jamie. Byrne has a smiling face, "Hey ~ Jamie, you're late"

"Sorry, sorry, the newsroom is busy during this time." Jamie. Byrne made a helpless gesture, "You know, August is coming, Miss Stephanie is starting to set up jihua again, she's always been a very jihua person. ”

Jerry pouted, Stephanie. Murray is indeed a strong woman, and the team of professional managers at JR Investment certainly plays a big role, but as an excellent publisher, Stephanie . Maury's ability is still unquestionable. The fact that the Edinburgh International Book Festival was able to make a name for itself so quickly also has a lot to do with her actual operation. No, August is coming, and the new International Book Festival is about to kick off, and there are indeed many things to prepare for the month-long book festival, and every year, this is one of the priorities of Cannongert Book Publishing.

"This one is Joanna. Catherine. Rowling, a brilliant children's writer, is a friend I just met. Her lovely daughter, Jessica, is Jamie. Byrne, the publishing manager at Cannongert Books, is also a good friend of mine. ”,

Neither Joanna. Catherine. Rowling, or Jamie. Byrne was surprised by Jerry's introduction, especially Joanna. Catherine. Rowling. Outstanding children's novelist, what a high rating Diane is for. A large part of Rowling's affirmation of "Harry Potter and the Wisdom Stone" is because she wants to encourage her sister to cheer up. And when the word "outstanding" comes out of the mouth of JR. Lee, the effect is completely different.

And looking at Ms. Rowling, she was holding Jamie a little stiffly. Byrne's hand, Jerry knew, she was a little nervous. Indeed, when an opportunity to change one's destiny suddenly appears in front of oneself, everyone will be nervous, no, maybe not nervous, that may be excitement.

For J.K. Rowling, it's not about excitement, it's just nervousness. Because even she herself didn't believe that she could make money from children's literature, even if she had built the magic she had constructed

Quite confident. LO AND BEHOLD~ JR. MR. LEE IS NOT

Did you give a great word?

"Jamie, as a publishing manager, you should take a look at this novel, you will definitely be interested. I thought, I

Become a fan of Joe's books."

So, Jamie, who was originally going to discuss the publication project of "Reinventing Myths". Byrne and Jerry, that afternoon of the day, in the café called Nicholson, discussed the story of the man named Harry. The story of Potter's Magical Little Witch.

A natural wizard who lived a bleak life for 11 years in an unknown state. Harry. Potter's story is like a British public school, no, it should be those in European and American public schools that do not perform well in some high-profile areas.

Children who are very talented in the field of art or otherwise. Before receiving an invitation letter from Hogwarts House, few people recognized Harry's talent and talent, and all of this could have been reunited

People who live on the margins of society for some reason and are constantly oppressed.

This is a story with a wide range of themes

It's definitely not just for kids between the ages of 9 and 12

Ghost Jamie. Byrne's vision is so powerful that he hits the audience of this novel at a glance.

It's children's literature, but it's not just children's literature

"If you may, Ms. Rowling, please finish this novel as soon as possible" Jamie Brown. Byrne smiled, "I think, I'm going to need it soon, you know, Edinburgh International Book Festival."

Joanna. Catherine. Rowling knows very well that Jamie. What Byrne's words mean. And it's Jamie. This quote from Byrne, Joanna. Catherine. Rowling burst into tears of emotion.

Yes, uncontrollable tears poured in like a burst of the embankment.

Of course, before leaving, Jerry, who is an "intern editor", did not forget to give Joanna. Catherine. Rowling left a phone number, "If you have any difficulties in your life, please call this number, this is what the Cannongert Writers Development Fund Foundation will be more than happy to help you." ”

Ms. Rowling will never forget that afternoon at the Café Nicholson in mid-July 1995.

Yes, that day, the light, dispelled almost all the gloom, illuminated her life so brightly.

Sit on Jamie. Byrne's car, after leaving the Nicholson Cafe, Jamie. Byrne asked excitedly, "Jerry, where did you find such a character?" ”

Jerry touched his chin as he pondered how to operate Harry. Potter series in order to get the maximum benefit in the shortest possible time. The launch of this new book at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, in which Cannongert Book Publishing participates, has to be said to be a good idea. However, countless books are exhibited at the Edinburgh International Book Festival every year, and even in Scotland alone, no fewer than 100,000 new books are published every year. The incubation time is too long, so perhaps, what about the auction of publishing rights? The corners of Jerry's mouth gradually curled to hear Jamie. Byrne's voice, Jerry leaned back directly, "She's always been there, but I'm lucky, I happened to find Jamie, it's not like I'm talking about you, such an excellent children's writer is right under your nose, you didn't find out, should you review your work?" ”

Jamie. Byrne just smiled shyly, and over the years, Cannongert Books has also discovered a lot of novels, such as Pat. Barker's "Freshman Trilogy" ("Freshborn," "Eye in the Door," and "Ghost Path") such as John Brown. Le Carré's "The Panamanian Tailor", another example is Nicolas. Evans's The Horse Whisperer. But he was really surprised that there was such an outstanding children's novelist under his nose.

"I have only one idea about the 'Reinventing the Myth' publishing project that I mentioned to you on the phone, and that 'Bible Stories' will be the first story of this publishing project. However, it is up to you and your team to decide who and which countries to invite to participate in the writing of the Bible Stories...... Every country has its own myths, and every country's well-known writers have their own tentacles of each era, and it will be a completely new one to rewrite myths and stories with their epochal tentacles. Believe me, Jamie, 'Reinventing Myths' is going to be a publishing project that can go on forever. ”

After explaining these things, Jerry and Carlos flew back to New York.

In that country where the Star-Spangled Banner is flying, and before the curtain has come down on the Royal Victoria Square incident, what awaits him?

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