21st Century Literature discussion

This week I encountered Kindle Notes posted by two authors for their own books. Is this a new trend? If so, what do you think of it? Useful? Simply an advertising ploy? More nuanced?

Lily wrote: "This week I encountered Kindle Notes posted by two authors for their own books. Is this a new trend? If so, what do you think of it? Useful? Simply an advertising ploy? More nuanced?"

Not useful. Just another piece of content for marketing. Clutter.

I saw Station Eleven, what was the other one? The Station Eleven notes are definitely marketing for her upcoming book, but I am always interested in hearing how a writer crafted their work.

Sara G wrote: "I saw Station Eleven, what was the other one? The Station Eleven notes are definitely marketing for her upcoming book, but I am always interested in hearing how a writer crafted their work."

Philippa Gregory posted notes and highlights from The Other Boleyn Girl.

I saw the Station Eleven notes, as well, but skimmed past it without realizing it was the author who had posted notes. I went back after Lily's post and read a few of the notes. At first, it seemed pretty cool because, like Sara G, I enjoy hearing about a writer's craft but there seemed to be a lot of superficial comments (they felt kinda random and forced). I think this could be an interesting thing depending on how it is done, but these particular ones went south pretty quickly for me (also, I wasn't a huge fan of the book, so that probably has an influence, too).

Marc wrote: " At first, it seemed pretty cool because, like Sara G, I enjoy hearing about a writer's craft but there seemed to be a lot of superficial comments (they felt kinda random and forced)..."

Kinda starts to make me wonder if it was really the author's work or a marketing gimmick from the publisher..... Maybe just my 21st century paranoia....