tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870689819331801933.post3168435299649928242..comments2023-05-24T03:36:00.314-06:00Comments on Magic of the Muses: Naked, painful truths...Eileen Schuh:http://www.blogger.com/profile/08239393851824941591noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870689819331801933.post-45351330299011790582012-05-30T10:26:42.665-06:002012-05-30T10:26:42.665-06:00Thank you Jim and Sheryl for your comments.
Yes, ...Thank you Jim and Sheryl for your comments.<br /><br />Yes, Jim, you have reminded me of another fear I had about THE TRAZ. I was worried that an exciting story about a youngster going-it alone in an adult world would entice youngsters into dangerous lifestyles. <br /><br />That's partly the reason I included a Discussion Guide with the School Edition--to ensure kids think about the dangerous and traumatic side of street life, not just the adrenaline rush or sense of belonging and power that gang life may provide. <br /><br />However, I think authors sometimes worry needlessly. Nobody who's read my book has raised this concern.<br /><br />I myself don't fall for the arguments we've heard that song lyrics caused bad behaviour--the pen might be powerful, but we have to remain realistic about the level of our influence.<br /><br />You ought to write your book, Jim... Sounds like a thriller.Eileen Schuh:https://www.blogger.com/profile/08239393851824941591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870689819331801933.post-22393647324540202372012-05-29T16:05:57.340-06:002012-05-29T16:05:57.340-06:00It is definitely true...writers must really "...It is definitely true...writers must really "let it all hang out" in their work - that's part of the beauty of the craft! Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8870689819331801933.post-6836300686032699052012-05-29T10:44:06.649-06:002012-05-29T10:44:06.649-06:00Eileen -
Your post clearly illustrates the diffe...Eileen - <br /><br />Your post clearly illustrates the difference between readers and writers: writers let it all hang out. Readers KNOW, but cannot bring themselves to tell the tale.<br /><br />I once had a plot for a novel about drilling rigs that horrified me so much I could never bring myself to put it onto paper. (There were no computers or word processors in those days.)<br /><br />I dared not make this idea public, because I did not want someone, who was unstable, to use it. <br /><br />In the meantime, don't worry about me spilling the secrets on your "sordid" past. We have too much to lose if the truth were to come out: after all, everyone likes mystery in their women, and I'd hate to be known for "outing" the real you. :-)<br /><br />Well done on this entry, at any rate.Jim Szpajcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06676815533611428891noreply@blogger.com