tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post4196598203372936605..comments2024-03-27T00:31:13.742-07:00Comments on IDEA CITY: N is for Narrative, and Alice NeelCatherine Stinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-11663141768895656602012-04-17T19:50:00.222-07:002012-04-17T19:50:00.222-07:00I prefer quieter books that are more about growth,...I prefer quieter books that are more about growth, change, and development instead of super-high stakes. Even if the stakes are higher, I still appreciate a slower-paced story so the final payoff or fireworks is that much sweeter and more appreciated. Third-person omniscient is what I've always come to naturally. Only once in a great while will I do something that's more along the lines of third-person limited.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-80629740838215314162012-04-17T05:17:40.636-07:002012-04-17T05:17:40.636-07:00hahahhaha, Tremp, hilarious.hahahhaha, Tremp, hilarious.Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-38424117300449016992012-04-17T03:59:16.239-07:002012-04-17T03:59:16.239-07:00I scrolled up and down your home page and saw a pi...I scrolled up and down your home page and saw a pic of Tiny Tim. Wow! What a blast from the past. Now what was the question again?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-39966129686621967772012-04-16T19:52:19.176-07:002012-04-16T19:52:19.176-07:00Sure, Beverly, the best writers have both in their...Sure, Beverly, the best writers have both in their novels, don't you think? Rossandra, I'm glad you like Neel's work. I like turning people on to really cool artists.Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-23023847702791575622012-04-16T17:52:33.515-07:002012-04-16T17:52:33.515-07:00Thank you, thank you, thank you! Catherine for int...Thank you, thank you, thank you! Catherine for introducing me to this painter. The paintings hit me just right, if you know what I mean, so much character. I'm going to check out the documentary.Rossandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461285828137062246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-68021923840509560062012-04-16T11:26:19.095-07:002012-04-16T11:26:19.095-07:00Adorable paintings. I tend to write quieter storie...Adorable paintings. I tend to write quieter stories but am trying to add spice and action to them. To me, there's a need for both maybe in the same story. Is that possible?<br /><br />Great post.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-53724256757263907902012-04-16T10:44:04.199-07:002012-04-16T10:44:04.199-07:00I don't think Beverly Cleary's characters ...I don't think Beverly Cleary's characters go up against any dire dangers or demons, unless you count those everyday things we encounter while growing up. Her characters still ring true. I like both the quiet and the action-packed. Guess it good that we have such a wonderful selection to choose from.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-16836703862066180942012-04-16T10:23:43.525-07:002012-04-16T10:23:43.525-07:00I admit I prefer a loud MC. I think the stories ar...I admit I prefer a loud MC. I think the stories are more in your face and engaging with a loud MC. I like fast paced books. Having said that, I do enjoy a quiet read every once in a while. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-12120101668134563222012-04-16T10:05:10.505-07:002012-04-16T10:05:10.505-07:00While I enjoy a "loud" heroine, I also e...While I enjoy a "loud" heroine, I also enjoy a quiet one at times, one who is battling her own issues at her own pace.Jaycee DeLorenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08796587039929398655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-921650017747874822012-04-16T09:49:12.521-07:002012-04-16T09:49:12.521-07:00you bring up great points. And i do agree--paintin...you bring up great points. And i do agree--paintings (and even photographs) all have a story to tell.<br /><br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.com<br />Happy A-Zing!nutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-82508871688992579042012-04-16T09:02:58.230-07:002012-04-16T09:02:58.230-07:00Ahhsome, thanks for the info. And I appreciate you...Ahhsome, thanks for the info. And I appreciate your determination to post. I will see if I can send blogger a note.Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-65625770449891698792012-04-16T09:01:21.866-07:002012-04-16T09:01:21.866-07:00Your word verification is "Off" I was ju...Your word verification is "Off" I was just mentioning issues I have with Blogger. Your site is having difficulty letting comments/replies through the system. In fact, I just tried to hit "reply" to your response about checking word verification and the system won't let me. It doesn't do anything when I hit reply.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-56134714858223127702012-04-16T08:55:25.033-07:002012-04-16T08:55:25.033-07:00Okay, I have to tell you. When I type and hit &qu...Okay, I have to tell you. When I type and hit "publish" it just deletes everything & it doesn't reflect the comment. On my 3rd attempt, I hit "preview" first and then publish- it then worked. You can see my comment...you might want to let blogger know this site is having difficulty with accepting comments from those outside of blogger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-23677920839139205622012-04-16T08:55:03.455-07:002012-04-16T08:55:03.455-07:00Ahhsome, you are awesome! Hey, I thought I had tur...Ahhsome, you are awesome! Hey, I thought I had turned off word verification. ACK! I will go check that.Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-70488209691279247222012-04-16T08:53:28.144-07:002012-04-16T08:53:28.144-07:00So, it's interesting that you are all saying y...So, it's interesting that you are all saying you want more "quiet" novels, and that they can sometimes be quite profound. I agree! Perhaps the high concept trend will phase out a bit at some point to allow for more nuanced work to get read and appreciated.Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-43002511576704085142012-04-16T08:52:15.757-07:002012-04-16T08:52:15.757-07:00it's so darn frustrating with blogger. Every ...it's so darn frustrating with blogger. Every time I attempt a response, half of them just disappear (or locked in word verification) and I forgot to copy my last thoughtful response so I can simply paste this 2nd time around...argh!<br /><br />anyway, I can't recall what I typed the first time. What it boiled down to is I LOVE these paintings. Thank you for sharing about Neel. I like them enough to possibly seek out a poster version (great for those on restrictive budget- add a nice frame- and it doesn't look badly.)<br /><br />Yes, I suppose this is where they coined the term "A picture says a thousand words."<br /><br />SandiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-86135313119064137052012-04-16T08:25:21.122-07:002012-04-16T08:25:21.122-07:00i certainly don't think the mc need be the bes...i certainly don't think the mc need be the best or even the most interesting character----probably a baby's bust--a reproduction of an artist's sonLynn Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349867270815243053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-47704025749331818772012-04-16T08:03:25.478-07:002012-04-16T08:03:25.478-07:00I prefer more quiet narratives so I can think alon...I prefer more quiet narratives so I can think along the way. One of my favorite YA books is My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George. I've read this numerous times into adulthood. The changes the boy goes thru, what he learns about nature and himself - I loved taking his journey. I also wished I could have been him! <br /><br />I find beauty more in photographs, than art. One tour at my local museum was haunting and beautiful. It was Ellis Island: Ghosts of Freedom by photographer Steven Wilkes. He captured amazing images of Ellis Island hospital complex before it was restored, in its falling-down beauty as seasons continued to pass over its emptiness. A suitcase left behind, a shoe overturned, ivy crawling in through blowing snow. Truly beautiful and leaves you with the images of that long ago era of immigrants in between freedom and captivity. Some never stepped on land to freedom but had to return home.DonnaGalantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16936331145444649588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-4980900209673891572012-04-16T07:14:22.862-07:002012-04-16T07:14:22.862-07:00Beautiful paintings. I never heard of the artist. ...Beautiful paintings. I never heard of the artist. I think we could use more books about people doing ordinary things that are worthwhile. I'm trying to visit all the A-Z Challenge Blogs this month. My alphabet is at myqualityday.blogspot.comSharkbytes (TM)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08379841586422814410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082017598352869243.post-27881298222377251262012-04-16T02:46:10.269-07:002012-04-16T02:46:10.269-07:00A story needs to grab the attention of a reader. I...A story needs to grab the attention of a reader. If the hero/heroine rescues a cat from a tree, the reader bond with them. After that, they can save the world.<br /><br />http://francene-wordstitcher.blogspot.comFrancene Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08298485336064691700noreply@blogger.com