Chapter 210 Crit Damage

Book releases often pay attention to schedules. Before Thanksgiving, Random House pushed "The Twilight Saga: Twilight" onto the book market. As a purely commercial novel, sales volume is the biggest measure.

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

Unlike the film market, where the opening of the film in the first week is becoming more and more important, the book market takes time to accumulate.

Some novels may go on the market for five or six years and no one cares about them. Maybe they will become popular when they encounter some opportunities.

Ronan didn't plan to adapt this series immediately. The social environment and timing were not very suitable. The main purpose of publishing the novel was the same as finding Lindsay Bill as a ghostwriter.

There is no doubt about the ability of Random House to publish books. Since Ronan is a film producer and the owner of a film company, they have no doubt that this novel can be adapted into a movie. Therefore, the first edition of the novel has printed more than 100,000 copies, and it has sold all over the United States. Stores are available everywhere.

Then there is the author of the novel, Ronan's name is listed first in the signature column, followed by Lindsay Beal.

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

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

A full-body photo of Lindsay Bill was also placed on the title page of the novel. Maybe there will be a beautiful writer in the near future.

These are not urgent now, the real promotion of the novel will be put on the agenda after the film adaptation.

By the time Thanksgiving came, "Twilight" had been on the market for nearly a week, and only a few hundred copies had been sold, some of which were bought by employees of Sandsea Entertainment out of curiosity.

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

Just like the "Harry Potter" series back then, it is not easy for a new author's new book to become popular.

The water in the book market is also very deep.

For example, before Ronan planned to do anything, the agent of a famous book reviewer contacted him, saying that he could write a book review and highly recommend this novel.

Of course, this is not free. If some film critics take money to do things, there is no shortage of such talents in the book review market.

Ronan declined these people, now is not the time.

When Thanksgiving came, Ronan sadly found that he was alone.

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

Due to a temporary emergency at Shahai Entertainment, when Ronan arrived at the appointed restaurant, he was a little late, found where Jessica Felton was, and hurriedly said, "Sorry, there is something wrong with the company."

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

Ronan glanced at her and sat across from her. As usual, Jessica Felton had a soft spot for light-colored clothes. The white blouse was tightly collapsed on her body, and a few buttons seemed to be Stretched to the limit, he might fly up at any time. His long brown hair is casually draped behind his head, and the light tanned skin on his face is still as smooth and delicate as when we first met.

It is more common for Latinos to have better skin than pure whites.

Jessica Felton only put on light makeup, and she looked clean and neat, with a bit of grace.

Ronan called the waiter, asked Jessica Felton's opinion, and ordered dinner. After the waiter left, he opened the briefcase, took out a wrapped gift box, and pushed it to Jessica Felton. over there.

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

Ronan said casually: "A Thanksgiving gift for you." He saw that Jessica Felton hadn't touched it, and said, "It's not something expensive, a book."

Hearing that it was a book, Jessica Felton became interested and asked, "Can I open it now?"

"Of course." Ronan said with a smile.

Jessica Felton unwrapped the ribbon and asked, "Technical books on editing or producers?"

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

After opening it, it was different from what she expected. Jessica Felton looked at the cover carefully: ""Twilight"? A novel?"

There is inevitably a little disappointment on the face and between the words.

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

Ronan has such a thick skin, he has practiced it long ago, and said calmly: "I provided the outline, and then I hired Lindsay Bill to write it as a ghostwriter."

Jessica Felton nodded. Before the food was served, she opened the book and read it. She quickly lost interest: "It turned out to be a love story."

"It's a romance novel." Ronan said: "I'm tired from work, reading these things can be used as a refreshment and relax."

Jessica Felton put it away and said, "Alright. Thank you, Ronan." She is a technical madman, and she understands the world: "I didn't prepare today, and I will give you a copy at Christmas. Gift."

Ronan was also polite: "I hope it's a surprise."

The two laughed and chatted about work for a while, and the waiters brought meals one after another. Jessica Felton used to have a problem, and she loved eating.

This time Ronan took a special look at it. Jessica Felton's hand was very steady and she didn't drop anything.

Probably noticed Ronan's gaze, Jessica Felton

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

Ronan nodded: "You are a technical talent."

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

Ronan shrugged slightly: "Everyone else went home for reunion. I was alone in Los Angeles, and I just thought you were alone." He deliberately changed his words: "Two lonely people can comfort each other when they are together. soul."

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

Ronan felt hurt by the critical blow, he took a breath, and said, "It's my fault, I forgot." He didn't want to continue the topic, and asked, "Have you been to the mentor recently?"

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

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

After dinner, it was still early, Ronan took the initiative to send Jessica Felton back, and Jessica Felton was still renting in the small apartment building before.

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

Jessica Felton said bluntly: "I have no money, all my money is used to buy equipment and practice skills."

Ronan said: "By the way, I have another project after "Fatal Turns". You will continue to be the post-producer and editor?"

"Okay." Jessica Felton didn't mean to refuse at all: "I will go to your company to talk to you about the salary some other day."

Ronan thought for a while, considering the long-term, and said, "Jessie, find an agent."

Jessica Felton opened the car door, turned around and said, "Agents are troublesome."

"Let me introduce one to you." Ronan has already figured out who Jessica Felton is, and will cooperate with him for a long time in the future. It doesn't take too much trouble for them to meet, and they will be responsible for negotiating your salary."

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

Ronan waved his hand without talking nonsense, waited for Jessica Felton to close the car door, and drove away.

Instead of comfort from another lonely person this lonely Thanksgiving night, he was critically wounded.

Jessica Felton had an editing machine as a companion, and Ronan simply went home to watch a film study case.

After the Thanksgiving holiday, Rakesh Roshan and Nick Roshan's nephew from the Indian Mountain Foundation came to Los Angeles to listen to the work reports of the supervisors and third parties on the "Bourne Shadow" project, and also to investigate Ronan's recommendation Give them new items.

In the hotel, after Ronan met the two of them, they immediately found supervisors and a third-party representative of PricewaterhouseCoopers, listened carefully and asked about various matters concerning the project investment.

The end result is quite satisfactory.

Watching Nick Ross Khan look through various reports and materials, Rakesh Ross Khan asked, "How is it?"

"The operation is very standardized." Nick Ross Khan is very sure of this: "Sandhai Entertainment fully implemented the contract signed by the two parties on this project, and all financial expenditures and expenses were in compliance with the regulations. Fund insurance companies have also fully performed their responsibilities.”

He took a copy of those documents and handed it to Rakesh Roshan: "PwC's assessment of the crew is excellent."

Rakesh Roshan took a look and said, "In other words, Sandsea Entertainment has fulfilled what they promised."

"Yes." Nick Rosshan said, "This is a very reputable company."

Rakesh-Ros Khan asked: "Can our newly absorbed financing be invested in their new projects?"

Nick Rosshan thought for a while and said, "Wait a minute. The operation of Sand Sea Entertainment is very standardized, but how will the filming effect be? We don't know yet. Didn't Ronan Anderson invite us to watch "The Spy Shadow"? Have you finished part of the shots in "Chongzhong"? It's not too late to talk about it after we've seen it, right?"

Rakesh Ross Khan made a decision: "Just do what you say."