In a surprising turn of events, Meghan Markle, who often presents herself as a beacon of enlightenment, is facing harsh realities in the literary world.
Her much-anticipated children’s book, “The Bench,” has not performed as expected.
Instead of soaring sales, it appears to be struggling, with only about 8,000 copies sold to date.
To put that into perspective, that’s less than what many indie bands achieve with their debut albums.
With all the hype surrounding her, one would think Markle had everything going for her.
She had a catchy title, an endless stream of free publicity, and the intriguing backstory of a former princess.
Yet, despite this glittering facade, the reality is much less glamorous.
The book has been described as engaging as a manual for assembling IKEA furniture, leading many to wonder if it’s time for her to rethink her career trajectory.
But the news doesn’t stop there.
Reports have surfaced that Meghan had ambitious plans for not just one, but three books.
Yes, three!
However, those aspirations seem to have been quietly shelved, possibly due to lackluster interest and dwindling confidence from her publisher, Penguin Random House.
It seems that the idea was dismissed faster than you can say “falling upwards,” as no one wants to keep pouring resources into what appears to be a sinking ship.
When we look at the competition, the contrast becomes even starker.
While many dedicated authors pour their hearts and souls into their work, Markle’s approach has been rather unconventional.
Like many celebrity authors, she seemed to believe she could simply outline a plot, hand it off to a ghostwriter, and then slap her name on the cover.
Unfortunately, this approach has backfired, creating a new mold: the “I’ll take a hefty advance and do as little as possible” model.
And what about Prince Harry?
He’s also trying his hand at writing, boasting a four-book deal.
So far, he has released only one book, with the rest still missing in action, possibly lost in the void of public interest.
Rumor has it that Harry thought the paperback version of his memoir counted as a second book.
It’s almost too easy to poke fun at this couple, isn’t it?
They’ve been handed golden opportunities yet seem to be turning them into tarnished disasters.
Celebrity memoirs usually fly off the shelves, often eclipsing more serious literary works.
Yet here we are, witnessing Meghan’s publishing dreams fizzling out like a deflated balloon.
As the literary community observes this royal saga, questions linger: Can Meghan and Harry ever find their footing?
Will they manage to turn things around, or will they continue to languish in the shadows of their own making?
Meanwhile, Penguin Random House appears to have better things to focus on than chasing after Meghan Markle’s dwindling book sales.
In the grand scheme of things, they might have dodged a bullet by diverting their resources elsewhere, perhaps to authors who actually have something worthwhile to say.
As Meghan’s literary journey unfolds, it serves as a cautionary tale.
Just because you’re a duchess doesn’t guarantee bestseller status.
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