tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post7650052274912312071..comments2024-03-23T02:45:17.058-04:00Comments on Tales of Goldstone Wood: Read-along: Chapter 29Anne Elisabeth Stenglhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09462605949792523331noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-65890268301119902202013-01-03T18:28:46.353-05:002013-01-03T18:28:46.353-05:001) I have never not given a main character a point...1) I have never not given a main character a point of view to add to their mystery, but I have manipulated what the character says, so the reader has to really dig into the text to understand why they act the way they do (inspired by Megan Whalen Turner's The Thief).<br /><br />2) I think if Lionheart had agreed and followed Aethelbald, it's possible he and Una may have been able to at least stay friends, or possibly even end up married?<br /><br />3) Reading list: the rest of the Goldstone Wood books, books by R.J. Larson and Jill Williamson (if I can get my hands on them!)...Bekanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-55776365666391980482013-01-03T11:07:34.635-05:002013-01-03T11:07:34.635-05:003. I'm trying to work my way through about 400...3. I'm trying to work my way through about 400 Classics... Right now, I'm in a Robin Hood/Pirate mood, so I've been reading Rafael Sabatini and Howard Pyle.<br />Books I Plan to Read (or Reread :D):<br />- The Sea Hawk <br />- The Screwtape Letters (soooo good!)<br />- The Count of Monte Cristo<br />- Les Miserables <br />- The Rose Round (because it melts my heart every time I read it)<br />- The Everlasting Man (by G.K. Chesterton, who happens to be awesome)<br />- The Woman in White <br />- The Maximum Ride series (not that I would recommend them or anything, but... *sigh* I got sucked in.)<br />- Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrel (honestly, the week I spent reading it last year was the strangest and one of the best weeks in my life. And, quite frankly, I don't think I got the whole story the first time, so I'm going to reread.)<br /><br />Anna C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-35294853435809910592013-01-02T12:29:37.026-05:002013-01-02T12:29:37.026-05:001) I was writing a book (I stopped it, but maybe I...1) I was writing a book (I stopped it, but maybe I'll pick it up)and I did that. I gave the main hero this little five sentence paragrapgh in the first chapter, then from there he's on his own. <br />It worked pretty well, actually. Especially since you don't know it's him.<br />Rebekahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-1996007972304699642013-01-02T12:26:22.056-05:002013-01-02T12:26:22.056-05:00@Hannah:
You will LOVE 'The Witch of Blackbird...@Hannah:<br />You will LOVE 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond.' I could say so much right now about that, but I won't.<br /><br />3)I don't know what I'll read (I try to just read as I go). But I HAVE to read Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy, and 'The Hobbit'. Everone in my family has read them!<br />We watch the movies and they babble amongst themselves about the differences in the movie adaptions. It's awful!<br />Maiden G.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-26237120047396877942013-01-01T18:14:05.730-05:002013-01-01T18:14:05.730-05:003. I have made a booklist starting now, actually. ...3. I have made a booklist starting now, actually. Starflower is first on my list...I still haven't read that yet and I am SO anxious to get my hands on it. I need to finish Eoin Colfer's last Artmeis Fowl book (sniff sniff) and I have yet to read the Mysterious Benedict Society, which I had heard some tremendous ravings about, plus my brother got them for Christmas...score!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14814840750991556084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-48632586926998092082013-01-01T17:14:30.484-05:002013-01-01T17:14:30.484-05:002. I think that he would have not gone through as ...2. I think that he would have not gone through as much trouble in the next two books. I still think it would have been difficult for him. I don't really know. It is hard to see him ever agree to that quest at this point in his life.Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09758194980707040418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-53522592615177838482012-12-31T22:45:36.018-05:002012-12-31T22:45:36.018-05:00Thanks Caitlyn!
I really liked her DragonKeeper C...Thanks Caitlyn!<br /><br />I really liked her DragonKeeper Chronicles, so I've been anxious to revisit her world again.Jennettehttp://www.jlmbewe.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-47455078880692601182012-12-31T22:26:43.950-05:002012-12-31T22:26:43.950-05:002. I think it would have made a difference in his ...2. I think it would have made a difference in his life.<br /><br />3. Some books are:<br /> 1. Ted Dekker books:<br /> Mortal<br /> The Santuary<br /> 2. The Codebearers Trilogy:<br /> Book 3 - Hunter Brown and<br /> the Eye of End (the Miller<br /> Brothers)<br /> 3. Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan<br /> Doyle<br /> 4. Veiled Rose (Anne Elisabeth<br /> Stengl)<br /><br />Jennette, you'll like The Dragons of Chiril Chronicles (Donita K. Paul). I finished the trilogy this year. <br /><br />CaitlynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-1517336340308337202012-12-31T15:04:55.596-05:002012-12-31T15:04:55.596-05:001. In my first trilogy, I didn't. I think the ...1. In my first trilogy, I didn't. I think the way the story flows, I've included the main characters point of view and the villains to add tension. But in my next trilogy I wrote everything from one point of view in the first book, but the second book it will switch at least between the hero & the heroine for sure. I hadn't thought about trying to refrain to add mystery, or perhaps I have but hadn't done it intentionally. But don't you write more from an omniscient point of view?<br /><br />2. I think it would have made all the difference. At least it would be a turning point. by going with Aethelbald, he would have to believe Aethelbald, he would have to face the truth, to accept that he had hurt/betrayed Una. There is so much riding on his shoulders, I can't imagine trying to figure out what's best for "his people" and what would be the right thing to do, the most honorable thing to do. But he's listening to someone else, the Lady. <br /><br />3. Yea! Love lists. I have a lot of books on my to read lists this year, I really hope to, but money is really tight, so we shall see. Hoping for my hubby's pay raise. ha!<br /><br />1. I have to finish ALL of the Tales of Goldstone Wood. Honestly, I am very much excited about the adventures to come.<br /><br />2. Daughter of Light by Morgan L. Busse<br /><br />3. Dreamlander by K. M. Weiland<br /><br />4. The Dragons of Chiril by Donita K. Paul<br /><br />5. Then there's the books with my book club, so we shall see... :-)<br /><br />oh the favorite lines. There all so good, it's hard to take them out because they all connect so nicely to each other.<br /><br />Question: When Aethelbald is asking,where are you to Una, does he really not know where she is? <br /><br />Is Starflower's home the Southlands back 1600(?) years ago?<br /><br />Jennettehttp://www.jlmbewe.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-9198825027539836522012-12-31T14:09:16.985-05:002012-12-31T14:09:16.985-05:001. In my novel, The Jarah Portal, I try to refrai...1. In my novel, The Jarah Portal, I try to refrain from giving the Christ figure a point of view. He appears and is an integral part of the story, yet I try to present him through the experiences of my two main protagonists. It's kind of a difficult thing to do, but I think in this novel, I was able to do it better than in my previous attempts. I've found that, for me, limiting the POV to two or three main characters works best, although I do like the third person omniscient point of view a lot. First person is fun to write, too, but I like delving into other character's thoughts and not limiting myself specifically to one individual. It seems to constrain my imagination when I write in the first person. It's so much fun to experiment, though.<br /><br />2. Lionheart would have had significant opportunities to witness Aethelbald's ministering to others, and, possibly, Aethelbald could have led him to Rose Red. It's interesting that Lionheart sent other men to follow Aethelbald. Such a relatable reaction and just like something I probably would do. I'm not a risk taker, so I have to really pray for courage a lot of times before I undertake something new. Gotta love Lionheart even if he is frustrating at times.<br /><br />3. For me, getting new books isn't always possible because it takes a while for audio or Braille formats to be made. However, I'm looking forward to reading Tosca Lee's new book entitled Iscariot. (It comes out in February). Also looking forward to reading Moonblood and Starflower. Lord willing, they will be available in Braille toward the end of January! Yay! I also hope to get a chance to read The Chair, by James Rubard and The Illusionist, by Frank E. Peretti. If Chris Fabry has written another book, I'll definitely try to find it, too. He's one of my favorites as well. Every year, I always reread To Kill a Mockingbird, too.<br /><br />So glad to finally be back to reading Heartless, and I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and are ready for a Happy New Year. Be sure to eat some black-eyed peas!<br /><br />Mrs. Stengl, thanks so very much for answering my question. I love Tennyson's works, and "The Lady of Shalot" is sucha beautiful yet tragic poem. By the way, the tiramisu toffee torte sounds fantastic! I love tiramisu and know it had to have been a hit! God bless you.Meredithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7102067376746188002.post-62073783697609224792012-12-31T12:11:20.506-05:002012-12-31T12:11:20.506-05:00In my current manuscript I have a very important c...In my current manuscript I have a very important character who barely gets any viewpoint. He gets two very short sections near the beginning, but then we get nothing until the climax where we finally learn what truly goes on in this characters mind. <br /><br />In a future trilogy, there is a villain who shows up in two of the three books and seems important. And yet we don't get his point-of-view. Until the end where we learn that we have had his viewpoint in many areas of the book. ???<br /><br />2. He could have faced the Dragon. But might he still have that chance?...<br /><br />3. Well, I know that the book I'm looking forward to the most is "Dragonwitch". And I plan on reading "The Light of Eidon" series by Karen Hancock. Hopefully, I'll be able to check out the "Books of the Infinite" too. <br />Now my favorite books of this year have been:<br />1. "The Tales of Goldstone Wood" by Anne Elisabeth Stengl<br />2. "The Lost Conspiracy" by Frances Hardinge<br />3. "The Blue Sword" by Robin McKinley<br />4. "The Queen's Thief Series" by Meagan Whalen Turner<br />5. "The Witch of Blackbrid Pond" by Elizabeth George SpeareHannahnoreply@blogger.com