How Andy Weir’s The Martian became so successful - Business Insider

So yes, he scored a book contract and a movie contract in the same week - both in the low to mid six figures, The Washington Post reports.

"In fact, it was such a sudden launch into the big leagues that I literally had a difficult time believing it," Weir said in an interview on his site. "I actually worried it could all be an elaborate scam.

So I guess that was my first reaction: "Is this really happening?'"