tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post7152534109647649755..comments2024-03-29T01:13:40.953-04:00Comments on Writers On The Move: How Game of Thrones Improved My Writing Game: What a Literary Author Can Learn from a BestsellerKaren Cioffihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492421057039326702noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-39343387848821388572013-03-11T07:09:45.867-04:002013-03-11T07:09:45.867-04:00Thanks Magdalena for the way you have used these b...Thanks Magdalena for the way you have used these books to draw out writing lessons which we can benefit from, whether or not we read the books. Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-20469787482829817032013-03-11T06:24:58.145-04:002013-03-11T06:24:58.145-04:00So intriguing, I'll have to find and read it--...So intriguing, I'll have to find and read it--guess I must have been snuggled in my igloo--had never heard of it...Anne Duguid Knolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10332742931248440319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-91216384777630370562013-03-10T21:14:36.369-04:002013-03-10T21:14:36.369-04:00Hmm. Interesting. Maybe I'll have to give it a...Hmm. Interesting. Maybe I'll have to give it a try too. I do think we, as writers, can learn something from almost everything we read--even if it's how NOT to do it. Thanks for this enlightening post, Magdalena.Heidiwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593338979995203659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-55595794735538022092013-03-10T17:41:50.618-04:002013-03-10T17:41:50.618-04:00Maggie, I've been much on the same page as you...Maggie, I've been much on the same page as you. I'm not sure I can turn that page in spite of the cogent argument you make. I'll try.<br /><br />BTW, our new book of poetry is now up on Kindle--all ready to celebrate Earth Day when it arrives. http://bitly.com/EarthDayKind. <br /><br />Carolyn Howard-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041591136206289558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-2851781705049179622013-03-10T16:40:35.450-04:002013-03-10T16:40:35.450-04:00The world of a book has to make sense to me. That ...The world of a book has to make sense to me. That doesn't mean I can't enjoy great sci fi or fantasy, but just that characterisation always has to be deep enough for me to understand and accept the action. Magdalena Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00182314078304734996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-73507187636083926792013-03-10T16:37:54.743-04:002013-03-10T16:37:54.743-04:00Mary Jo and D. Jean, the book isn't for the fa...Mary Jo and D. Jean, the book isn't for the fainthearted! It's pretty intense with a fair dose of violence and overt sexual themes. Nothing is gratuitous, but there is plenty that is disturbing, so please don't read it if that bothers you in a book. From what I've heard, the HBO miniseries is far worse (though I haven't seen it). Magdalena Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00182314078304734996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-67044548192418004172013-03-10T16:33:41.969-04:002013-03-10T16:33:41.969-04:00Agree Widdershins - above all, it's a good rea...Agree Widdershins - above all, it's a good read, as all books should be. Magdalena Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00182314078304734996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-41354981345075558122013-03-10T16:32:39.041-04:002013-03-10T16:32:39.041-04:00The books are surprisingly quick reads, despite th...The books are surprisingly quick reads, despite the number of pages and small text. Magdalena Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00182314078304734996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-51351665272028621612013-03-10T16:29:47.925-04:002013-03-10T16:29:47.925-04:00What a delightful discovery for you. I felt the sa...What a delightful discovery for you. I felt the same way when I read Water for Elephants. The writing inspired me. Thanks for sharingJ.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-79683959124571480722013-03-10T15:57:36.761-04:002013-03-10T15:57:36.761-04:00Maggie, great description of Games of Thrones. I r...Maggie, great description of Games of Thrones. I read and write fantasy, but have been shying away from deeply involved reads. It's something I wouldn't ordinarily read of late, but your post peaked my interest. Karen Cioffihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492421057039326702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-22428207817479681152013-03-10T15:16:27.349-04:002013-03-10T15:16:27.349-04:00As a writer GoT is most definitely worth reading f...As a writer GoT is most definitely worth reading for all the reasons you mentioned . . . and as a reader? Because it's good!widdershinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04205462833259334647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-53624617851831476632013-03-10T12:08:02.718-04:002013-03-10T12:08:02.718-04:00Great insights. I might pick it up myself.Great insights. I might pick it up myself.D. Jean Quarleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01327174739435123349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-68779931880928258072013-03-10T11:41:18.684-04:002013-03-10T11:41:18.684-04:00I don't read a lot of fantasy, but think I'...I don't read a lot of fantasy, but think I'm going to read Games of Thrones. ThanksMary Jo Guglielmohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14044407102808262871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-13338201857250016462013-03-10T11:36:36.028-04:002013-03-10T11:36:36.028-04:00I understand exactly! Too much Tolkien-lite ruins ...I understand exactly! Too much Tolkien-lite ruins the depth and richness of good fantasy, which should be about real people--regardless of species. Martin is amazing.<br /><br />KG McAbeeKGMcAbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07897495921776920626noreply@blogger.com