tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post5477156500646457238..comments2023-11-06T12:36:23.406-05:00Comments on Diary of a Children's Book Writer: I Feel Like I Lost a Best FriendSheri Perl-Oshinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-26666767519414659062008-09-24T21:58:00.000-04:002008-09-24T21:58:00.000-04:00Hi Sheri,Sorry for the tone of my post!!! I didn't...Hi Sheri,<BR/><BR/>Sorry for the tone of my post!!! I didn't mean to sound, um, I dunno.... Everyone has different tastes... I personally love Dean Koontz and he's one of my guilty pleasures. I can't get enough. I know the plot is always the same, but I just love his writing...<BR/>Oh well!<BR/>:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-88938582478590033762008-09-24T12:26:00.000-04:002008-09-24T12:26:00.000-04:00I totally agree Susan. I want to make readers depr...I totally agree Susan. I want to make readers depressed, too!!!Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-1293708832683875422008-09-23T14:26:00.000-04:002008-09-23T14:26:00.000-04:00Struggling, you know what it is about JK's writing...Struggling, you know what it is about JK's writing, there is no poetry. But her books and subject doesn't call for beautiful narratives. That's not her style. So, I guess it take a little getting used to. She kind of writes like she is reporting the news. There is no inuendos, just the facts, or a mingling of facts, or a hint of facts, but it's not like reading Pearl S Buck or Sharon Creech with their beautiful poetic phraseology of even the simplest of things.Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-88030385451149678792008-09-23T11:46:00.000-04:002008-09-23T11:46:00.000-04:00Book Seven was the best, and I had many of the sam...Book Seven was the best, and I had many of the same feelings.<BR/><BR/>Those who say J K Rowling is not a good writer are just jealous of her success.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-17786076977667261672008-09-22T14:34:00.000-04:002008-09-22T14:34:00.000-04:00I know Keri and every book I read, I can't help bu...I know Keri and every book I read, I can't help but compare and feel unsatisfied.Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-86290309436110683052008-09-22T08:11:00.000-04:002008-09-22T08:11:00.000-04:00I know exactly what you mean. I feel this way afte...I know exactly what you mean. I feel this way after reading one book, but a series, I can seriously go into a depression. Sending hugs. :)Keri Mikulskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674081854220914215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-69335139818694293542008-09-21T13:06:00.000-04:002008-09-21T13:06:00.000-04:00Oh, that's a BIG DUH! Yeah, I kind of left that pa...Oh, that's a BIG DUH! Yeah, I kind of left that part out... HAHAHA! Out of context, that can sound kind of kinky... <BR/><BR/>Well, you told me you didn't think I'd like Twilight as much as HP. I think you said it was fluff writing. And as I was reading it, not all that impressed with the writing, I remembered you telling me that and thought, well Chris did warn me.... I think it was when I was trying to decide if I should continue HP and read book seven or stop for a little and read Twilight... <BR/><BR/>I haven't read enough to get to the message, but so far I am wondering why people have compared her to JK. I never thought JK was a beautiful writer - not like Sharon Creech or Pearl S. Buck, but she was well written. I really think Stepnenie's writing is weak and at times confusing. I wonder if her subsequent books will be better because she has learned more...Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-11025494560809877832008-09-20T16:40:00.000-04:002008-09-20T16:40:00.000-04:00Sheri! Why were you thinking about me! That's funn...Sheri! Why were you thinking about me! That's funny!<BR/>I read her first book and thought her writing sucked. And I hated the message of the first book--the weak female being rescued by the bad, bad boy. Stupid. <BR/>I haven't finished it. Almost, but I just couldnt.....Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-12847007690125590312008-09-20T10:17:00.000-04:002008-09-20T10:17:00.000-04:00Chris, I was thinking about you last night as I be...Chris, I was thinking about you last night as I began reading the Twilight series. So far, I am not impressed. I hate to say this, but I don't think it is well written and I found a typo on page nine, unless this is some expression I am unaware of. She wrote something like... "...it had been belonged to me..." It had been belonged? I don't think so. I think all she meant to say was "It belonged to me" Or "It had belonged to me." So far, I am very let down, hoping it will get better.Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-47748087812080539272008-09-19T22:03:00.000-04:002008-09-19T22:03:00.000-04:00Hi Sheri,I haven't read any of the Potter books. I...Hi Sheri,<BR/><BR/>I haven't read any of the Potter books. I wanted to this summer, but didn't have time. I think I will now, before diving into anything else. Good to hear you like them so much!<BR/>:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-64341528563281212082008-09-19T15:08:00.000-04:002008-09-19T15:08:00.000-04:00Barrie - wouldn't it be great if we can do this to...Barrie - wouldn't it be great if we can do this to readers of our books! As Jerry Sienfeld said... leave on a high note!<BR/><BR/>I know Devon! I think when you read them back to back they really do breathe and live. And to have it as such a constant companion, makes the absence that much greater.<BR/><BR/>Cibbit, welcome! I'm a Gryffindor, by the way. I'm sure you've gone to the sorting hat website if you're as fanatical as I am. I know what you mean about it living inside you. The other day it was chilly and dark clouds were blowing over and I said, it looks like the dark mark is above that house and dementors are on their way. My kids laughed. But when this happens in the presence of adults who don't write for children or read children's literature, sadly, the message is lost and I look stark raving mad!<BR/><BR/>Angie, we should only be so lucky and talented, right! I only had to stay up until 11:30 to finish, but I read v e r y s l o w l y... to drag it out as long as I could.<BR/><BR/>You know, just between you and me... and the rest of the world... I have had dreams about Harry! I think if I was a teenage girl, I would be in love with him. <BR/><BR/>Oh and check this out... a friend and I were in a local restaurant for breakfast during the first week of school - our annual celebratory breakfast. Anyway, I was on book 6 then and almost done and we were talking about all the books, about JK herself, etc. and this table next to us.... the dad said, I'm sorry, I don't mean to eavesdrop, but I just have to break into this conversation... and he and his daughter joined in. It was a small restaurant so a conversation ensued about JK and Harry. No one gave book seven away because I begged - but imagine being that influential a writer, that a small-town cafe breaks out into a conversation about you, the world and characters you've created! If that isn't success...<BR/><BR/>OH! and the whole Dumbledor is gay thing… I just don’t see it. I guess they are insinuating it was with Grindewald??? Still, I don’t see it and is it really necessary?Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-83056771284400580752008-09-19T14:01:00.000-04:002008-09-19T14:01:00.000-04:00Sheri, I experienced Harry withdrawal as well afte...Sheri, I experienced Harry withdrawal as well after I read the first three books one right after the other. I couldn't believe how much I loved Harry and his story! After that I read the books as they came out. After reading the last book--I stayed up until 3 a.m. to finish it, and I bawled my eyes out over Snape--I did feel so drained. A good drained though. Wow. She is one massive genius, isn't she? :-)Angie Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04289117251403143766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-92018650479293234952008-09-19T13:23:00.000-04:002008-09-19T13:23:00.000-04:00I love the Harry Potter series and felt sad when I...I love the Harry Potter series and felt sad when I turned that last page and closed the book. Like you, I started reading them later than most and was able to read 1-5 back to back. <BR/>Now, you get the joy of reading them for a second, third and fourth time. If you read them as fast as I did, you may find interesting little nuggets and tidbits you may have missed on the first go round.<BR/>On my blog, I have a posting about how intensely Harry Potter mania has been intrenched within my psyche. A discovery made over a cup of coffee. Perhaps you can relate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-65590365258345781502008-09-19T12:43:00.000-04:002008-09-19T12:43:00.000-04:00I experienced HP withdrawal for a little while whe...I experienced HP withdrawal for a little while when I finished book 7. Pouring myself back into my own stories and characters helped my healing process.Jean Wogamanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14464446396668373473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-49245328360271321592008-09-19T11:20:00.000-04:002008-09-19T11:20:00.000-04:00I read them as they came out, and then I did what ...I read them as they came out, and then I did what you did, and re-read them all back to back. I know exactly what you mean. The characters are so real and immediate, and people to whom you want to stay connected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-27916006775679804032008-09-19T10:55:00.000-04:002008-09-19T10:55:00.000-04:00I can completely relate to that sad, let-down feel...I can completely relate to that sad, let-down feeling when a good book comes to an end.Barriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678698296265168217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-11018012603893362052008-09-19T09:28:00.000-04:002008-09-19T09:28:00.000-04:00I felt this way after I read The Red Tent. In only...I felt this way after I read The Red Tent. In only one book, Anita Diamant did the same thing to me. I fell in love with the characters and when the book was over, for about a week, I pined for the female characters of that story.<BR/><BR/>How was Oklahoma?Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-90541006025705813052008-09-19T00:43:00.000-04:002008-09-19T00:43:00.000-04:00I so get what you mean about getting to the end of...I so get what you mean about getting to the end of a series and having that letdown.<BR/>Which speaks so highly of the books!PJ Hooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602205868934777662noreply@blogger.com