Thursday, February 13, 2020

Did You Know

Did you know, Mary Higgins Clark, who recently died at age ninety-two, was thought to be the first author who received an eight figure contract?

She continued to write till near the end of her life. I find that very inspiring and hope the same can be said of me when I pass. RIP Mary Higgins Clark.

35 comments:

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Mary Higgins Clark wrote SO well. I always enjoyed her mysteries. I also read a couple of stories by her daughter, Carol Higgins Clark, but they don't really compare to Mary's great cozies. RIP indeed.

Valerie-Jael said...

Good to know, she deserved it, I always loved her books. Hugs, Valerie

Elephant's Child said...

Excellent news, and I love that she kept at it. I feel sure you will too.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

She wrote until the end - good for her.

Birgit said...

She lived her life her way and congrats to her, not only for the amazing salary but that she wrote until the end. Let us be so lucky.

Jeanie said...

No, but that's pretty cool. She had quite a remarkable life -- and output, too!

Jamie Ghione said...

No, I didn't know. But she did have a long life, and it was great that she kept at writing until the end.

Elizabeth Seckman said...

I used to read her books all the time. I'll have to read one of her books in memory of a great writer.

A Cuban In London said...

Wow! That's an interesting fact. Thanks. :-)

Greetings from London.

Adam said...

That's a huge contract.

Sandra Cox said...

She was great. And I love that she's another author that worked hard to overcome many obstacles and became a success story.

da tabbies o trout towne said...

isn't her daughter a writer as well .... same genre as mary ?? !! ~~~ ☺☺♥♥

Sandra Cox said...

Thanks, EC:) I appreciate that.

Sandra Cox said...

Huge kudos to her for that.

Sandra Cox said...

Indeed.

Sandra Cox said...

It was a huge accomplishment. From what I read, she had no idea she'd be so wildly successful.

Pat Hatt said...

I'll take an eight figure contract, preferably before I'm almost dead. Now if only the rugrats would leave uncle pattie alone...or maybe I'd leave them alone lol

Christine said...

Interesting.

Sandra Cox said...

She certainly did. Not necessarily easy, but remarkable.

Sandra Cox said...

I'm so impressed with that and that she continued to be successful.

Sandra Cox said...

That would be a wonderful tribute, Elizabeth.

Sandra Cox said...

My pleasure:)

Sandra Cox said...

Indeed. I'd be quite thrilled with a few 0s less:) Heh.

Sandra Cox said...

That would be correct:)

Sandra Cox said...

I'd be happy with five:)

Sandra Cox said...

Enjoy the rugrats, Uncle Pattie:)

Anonymous said...

Eight figures. Wow. But what did she write? Ah, suspense novels. I don't think I have read any of her books.

RO said...

Such a loss of a brilliant writer. I have read many of her books and have quite a few on my shelves. I didn't know that tidbit, but I'm not surprised at all. Love your trivia so much! Hugs, RO

Janie Junebug said...

I don't think I knew that she died. My mom loved her books.

Love,
Janie

Sandra Cox said...

You were probably just a young'un when she hit her peak:)

Sandra Cox said...

It is a loss, but it sounds like she lived a long, creative, fascinating life. Kudos to her, especially for writing up to the end, or near as darnit:)
Glad you enjoy the trivia.
Hugs received and returned.

Sandra Cox said...

She had a huge following. Definitely a master at her craft.

Magic Love Crow said...

Wow, good for her!!!

Lowcarb team member said...

RIP Mary Higgins Clark.

All the best Jan

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Sandra - I'd never heard of her ... but interesting to read her up c/o Wiki - thanks, chers Hilary