'Fifty Shades' Author E L James Talks New Book 'The Mister'

E L James gives NBC’s Keir Simmons a tour of the London locations that inspired her new book, “The Mister.” She describes how the book’s main characters, Maxim and Alessia, came to life for her along various bridges, roads and scenes in the city.
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'Fifty Shades' Author E.L. James Talks New Book 'The Mister'

[@lexismith8206]

0:39 The bridge looks so beautiful in the night time, it would be perfect for the movie. I read The Mister and I loved it! It's filled with romance and passion. ❤❤

[@alexismarquez3674]

IT'S SUCH A HONOR TO SEE E.L. JAMES BEING INTERVIEWED. SHE'S JUST NATURAL.

[@debbiehunt5940]

If E.L. Jamescan publish a book, anyone can 😆

[@rtripp993]

Not really, if everyone could turn their books into bestsellers and movie box office successes they would be doing it

[@kirschakos]

Sadly those who are really trying to write a good book usually don't have this much attention nor success :S

[@jorgemejia5989]

do it then. tick tock tick tock

[@zukoher]

She’s a better writer than 99% of the world, technically speaking. Story-wise, it’s up to personal taste.

[@thecorruptedcat]

@@kirschakos Stephen and Jk Rowling

[@jacquibryce7327]

Oh my I hope Alessia doesn’t have an inner goddess 🙄

[@lindaroane3344]

I was hoping she would have written the last book in the fifty shades trilogy. Freed, as told in christian's words. I have read grey and darker as told by Christian, and I loved them. We need closure.

[@rosie5152]

Linda Roane yes I do feel like it’s so unfair E L just closed the trilogy left us hanging

[@kateworkman921]

We already know how it ends. Ana, instead of showing any kind of spine, decides to accept the manipulation into marrying her obsessive, abusive stalker.

[@lindaroane3344]

@@kateworkman921 : Shows you really haven't read them.

[@kateworkman921]

No, unfortunately, I have read those sorry excuses for books. I simply recognize an obsessive, manipulative, controlling abuser when I see one being glorified and romanticized in horribly written books.

[@lindaroane3344]

@@kateworkman921 : Last book 📖, Freed. He was the man she wished for. She was very happy. And they lived happily ever after with their two children or more.

[@পৃথিবীরসেরাদশ]

I haven't ever read more cringy book. Fifty shades series is noble worthy compared to this new book.

[@ivakasa5896]

Ms James, although I have not read any of the famous Fifty shades of Grey and the rest, because my idea of romance and experiencing an intense love story such as the one of Mr Grey and Anastasia Steele, does not include violence or possessive behaviour towards the person I love, I do applaud the success of your books. I wonder though if you have ever left your country and broaden your horizon by studying different cultures, especially if one of the main characters of your book, comes from such an interesting but according to you 'backwards' country. I have to admit that the depiction of a poor but 'charming' Albanian girl is of that of a typical poor but 'charming' girl from every part of the world. Stereotypes exists for a reason but let's throw all the clichés in a book because I just happened to do some extensive reading about the Albanian culture, in one single afternoon sitting on my comfortable expensive couch, navigating the wonderful and accurate Web pages of Yahoo or some other random Web articles. With all due respect, for future reference, I encourage you to investigate a bit more on the matters of cultures and write about something you do know about because there's nothing more dangerous and frightful than ignorance in action.

[@MissouriCrookedBarnHomestead]

Your opinion is not shared by everyone. Some of us enjoy living the lifestyle portrayed in the books and there are MILLIONS of people that do. Whether it is BDSM or Gorean philosophy. People are not cookie cutter.

[@animelovergirl8461]

@@MissouriCrookedBarnHomestead Gorean?

[@RT-jj4ph]

3:26 lol 😂 As soon as he mentions 'basements' cheekily she begins twirling her finger in her hair all flirtatiously 😂😂

[@victoriajennings8419]

I too want a third book from Christian's point of view to go with freed. Loved grey and darker Anyone who read the first 3 books need to read those.. Christians point of view is really intriguing. Reading mister right now. It is a good book also. But please one more from Christian's point of view.

[@kledibakollari8182]

She must have much respect for Albanians. We're not a poor country

[@nottoday1911]

I love the new book

[@carolinebriskham]

You Never disappoint E.L James, it was this book that lead me to all your others,please, please give us a Trilogy with Maxim & Alessia.Caroline South Africa.❤

[@disgogreenandsewtips6195]

The book is amazing I read it in 1 and half day. I loved it. I can’t wait to see what see writes next

[@Hello-uu9mq]

how much did she pay you-

[@calebsilva1804]

Who is watching on easter?

[@calebsilva1804]

@lostintimeline you are correct! The easter bunny!

[@halloweenspooky12]

The fifty shades books are amazing!! And maxim is my favourite character in mister 🥰

[@terryriddell5676]

I really loved the story and book. Will there be a sequel?

[@-junk-]

The way she describes the characters I picture lily Collins playing Alessia and Sam claflin playing Maxim.

[@sambucca1817]

Basically a milder version of 50 shades in London.

[@feathercat9118]

''famous'' that's to nice for a fanfiction writer

[@minnie7700]

And all this time I thought that Fifty Shades of Grey was written by a precocious 13 year old girl!

[@antoniaflo5392]

Nah, written by a menopausal housewife wearing ill fitting coats.

[@nettiel.ichinomiya07]

I want Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson to play the characters, if 'The Mister' becomes a movie.

[@Sambol2009]

No no she had brown eyes and hair so Dua Lipa should audition

[@Iquey]

"you're into basements" "I AM!" 😂

[@jesperjee]

I will forever wonder how the absolute garbage she produces can be popular with people. I guess there is something for everyone. E.L James is for writing what Donald Trump is to politics. It says alot about a person who likes this...

[@Sambol2009]

I picture Dua lipa because she is basically describing her in the book

[@kateworkman921]

I wonder what book she decided to fanfic and then claim is her "original idea" this time?

[@shaitarn1869]

Kate Workman It's a rip-off of Poldark, apparently.

[@janeta.9914]

Cannot wait to read the new one :)

[@BreakingNewsToday1]

Is The Mister based on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ?

[@LeeLooface]

No.

[@stefybattaglia4307]

Ma diciamo che il nuovo libro di el james e quasi uguale ha 50 sfumature credevo che trattava una storia più interessante diciamo che un Po di delusione c'è.....poteva fare meglio......

[@trenaesumter2902]

I so wanted to love this book and it was just -- awful. So badly written, no character development at all. I stopped reading it one third of the way into it because I didn't care at all about the characters. Plan to get my money back.

[@ArielleLavecchia]

Just Why?

[@ButterBiscuitGobbler]

Food Network's Barefoot Contessa and American Dad with a wig on. 🗑

[@stormking989]

Nope. Not interested. Best of luck to her.

[@LeeLooface]

Your plans not to read the book aren't interesting 💡

[@stormking989]

@@LeeLooface I hope your day is as pleasant as you are.

[@LeeLooface]

@@stormking989 likewise.

[@stormking989]

@@LeeLooface You really can't take a hint. Here's a bit more clarity. 🖕

[@LeeLooface]

@@stormking989 neither can you, clearly.