tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4268570831297640594.post8453361264464697758..comments2023-09-12T23:42:21.039+10:00Comments on Life Cycles // The Truth and The Evidence: Three Shades Of Red-The Revolutions Of E.L. JamesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08831219021529377067noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4268570831297640594.post-64030857671589500922013-10-05T08:36:56.564+10:002013-10-05T08:36:56.564+10:00Thank you Madilyn. Wonderful appreciation and I ha...Thank you Madilyn. Wonderful appreciation and I had forgotten that, of course, it is your surname. Interestingly, some of my most clear cut evidence has been with authors. You'd think they'd not necessarily have such obvious career highlights at the 'significant years', but they do. And they think they can hide away behind their novels!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831219021529377067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4268570831297640594.post-27487566574773339982013-10-03T16:30:08.509+10:002013-10-03T16:30:08.509+10:00Hi Neil. Well, right away I was amazed to see that...Hi Neil. Well, right away I was amazed to see that E.L James’ real surname is Leonard...that’s my maiden name! No connection I am sure (although my Leonard roots are English). I haven’t read “Fifty Shades of Grey,” and really have no interest in reading it. I understand from women friends who have read it that it’s poorly written, and the record-breaking sales have only to do with the subject matter. However, Erika was able to turn this novel into a major commercial success, so congrats to her on that (and how can I not applaud a Leonard!). <br /><br />Very interesting to find this under “The Dark Side,” which is surely where it belongs LOL! Like your “shades of red” reference, very clever! I can see the comparison to Susan Boyle, another overnight success (fabulous singer!) who continues to live modestly. I can readily see how Erika is an excellent example of the Life Cycles theory, because she achieved success in her three landmark "Years of Revolution,” with the big success coming at age 48 with “Fifty Shades.” Good post and very informative! JerseyLilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18381518701383106141noreply@blogger.com