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Originally Posted by 08marsh

Wasn't that the point of the pseudonym though? She wanted to have the experience of reading reviews that just commented on her work as its own piece as opposed to something to be compared to Harry Potter.

I seriously doubt she craves a repeat of the Potter success, only a fool would think they'd repeatedly get that. Even the most talented of writer's or critically acclaimed ones tend to have 1 hugely successful piece that they become known for and is most remembered.

She has all the money she could ever need, fame and her name in the history books for all the records they broke. If she was still concerned about chasing the next big thing I'd be a bit concerned. You don't have to continually top such a huge success.

Also her last two novels hit the best seller lists and although not wildly popular still won favourable reviews even before she was revealed as the author so it's not like she's a failure.

I would imagine that only the young cast were glad she ended the series. They can have bigger success but she wont. Few authors have ever reached the level of success she has achieved. That brings me back to my question why did she end it so completely? There is little scope for any future books by her but I still think we'll see something in a few years when she's not getting the same level of success.