Comments on: Media Correction: PW Says I Went Ape Over the Lynne Spears Tell-All

By: Michael S. Hyatt

Michael S. Hyatt — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:26:59 +0000

@Carrie Ann: You might want to wait to judge me and Thomas Nelson. Things aren’t always what they seem. You might be surprised.

By: Carrie Ann

Carrie Ann — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:23:32 +0000

Thanks for the corrections.

What’s happened to Thomas Nelson? Is this now a Christian publishing company promoting celebrity? Isn’t this just selling out, Michael? Like the Obama book?–taking advantage of political controversy?

Sadly, I don’t think Christian publishers are interested in the precious truth of Jesus Christ anymore; it’s all about the bottom line. You might as well be CEO of some secular firm.

Unless Jamie Spears’ book opens our eyes to her personal relationship with Jesus Christ and how he’s changed her life, I don’t care to read it. Neither do most of my friends. And you’ve mentioned nothing of her faith.

By: Denise Harlan

Denise Harlan — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:06:49 +0000

You are right! There are always two sides to every story. Although, few people choose to consider both sides before making judgement. Thanks for reminding us that Lynne Spears is just a mom and is human and like the rest of us. We all know that if our lives were put under a mircroscope, there would be a lot of people passing judgement on us for any tiny mistake or misjudgement. Even the “GOOD” ones could be made to look like “BAD” ones with only a few words from a typewriter or computer, add the internet and it becomes a smear campaign.

By: Wendy Kurtz

Wendy Kurtz — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:09:56 +0000

I’ve followed your blog for ages and twitter since you first joined. The insight and information you share is always well presented and educational. In fact, the “Thomas Nelson Guide to Writing a Book Proposal” you wrote several years ago is still a must-read I recommend to all my author clients and even prospects.

“Going ape” is way off the mark regarding your tweets about the Lynn Spears book. In fact, your tweets changed my mind and I will be checking out the book once it’s published.

By the way, a quick Google search readily identifies you as the CEO of Thomas Nelson. It sounds like someone at PW was either in a hurry or just lazy with fact checking. Both are detrimental approaches in today’s world where even the slightest gaff can be called out and corrected almost immediately. I’m glad you corrected the inaccuracies.

Now, pass the bananas…please! :)

By: John Young

John Young — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:39:10 +0000

Mike, having been on your bandwagon for decades and long before Twitters and blogs, I’ve come to respect your insight and judgement.
Soon we’ll know if this project was worth the time and investment and all our opinions won’t matter. The customer will have spoken. Most suspect the advance publicity will generate big numbers and even those who don’t plan to read this, probably will admit they understand your reasons to make the deal.
I’m sure you understand some of the cynicism and second guessing. I’m not judging her by simply noting a track record of family drama and a seeming addiction to celebrity. I just hope TNP doesn’t end up being an “enabler” to her but rather an “enlightener” to those who have seen years of excuse making into behavior we don’t grasp.
I’ll be glad to get past this so us TNP fans can see what we’re accustomed to, whether it’s another Beth Moore or that Marcus Buckingham book you promised.

By: Karen Robbins

Karen Robbins — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:39:37 +0000

As the mother of a prodigal daughter, I agree with you Mike. Don’t rush to judgement until you know “the rest of the story.” Sometimes as a parent you can get everything right and the results are terrific. Sometimes you can get evertything right and it all goes wrong. I hope Lynne’s book can be a light to other parents.

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:45:46 +0000

@Ted: why would you rush to judgment before having read the book. Let’s be honest: all you know is what has been reported by the tabloid press. Maybe—just maybe—there’s another side to the story. Give it a chance. Thanks.

By: Ted

Ted — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:42:22 +0000

A book by Britney Spears’ mother? Mercy! As Nelson seeks to publish fewer, yet better books, please don’t tell me this is the result. Can a Joe Simpson book be far behind?

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:10:43 +0000

@Karla: Rest assured, I am still uncool. Just ask my kids!

By: Karla Akins

Karla Akins — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:04:36 +0000

And to think I was following Mr. Hyatt on Twitter before he was cool…