Why do they come out now? Because above their liberal principles they worship money.
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No, they worship power. There is no money in book sales compared to what these media conglomerates make in other areas. Books are just a funnel and a manipulation.
I had a friend, a close friend, who made about $2 million from book sales and rights. I would see her, and she would say,nI just got $250,000 for the audiobook rights for Europe. It was a crazy few months.
I know there is money to be made in writing. Of course, she is a 55 year old overnight success.