tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post605791823787868679..comments2023-11-06T12:36:23.406-05:00Comments on Diary of a Children's Book Writer: Breaking DawnSheri Perl-Oshinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-91309323647721479972010-01-22T14:48:53.253-05:002010-01-22T14:48:53.253-05:00Sheri --
I'm the Fred you knew years ago. I ...Sheri --<br /><br />I'm the Fred you knew years ago. I just read the first "Twilight" book out of curiosity. Since you are a writer, I was curious what you thought of the "Twilight" books.<br /><br />I read the first 50 pages of the second book just in case it got better, but gave up. I must say that "Twilight" has to be some of the worst writing I've ever read.<br /><br />You can add a few more things to your list of things that writers should not do. DON'T have your characters change moods several times in one page, EVEN if they are teenagers. DON'T take a centuries-old concept like vampires and completely change it (Vampires do NOT sparkle!). DON'T endlessly repeat dialogue ("Please, Edward, I want to be a vampire." "No!" . . . "Please please make me a vampire!" "No!" . . . How long can this go on?)Frednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-42137658941903343202009-02-17T20:49:00.000-05:002009-02-17T20:49:00.000-05:00Leezy! hey! Hole is a great book. REad it so long ...Leezy! hey! Hole is a great book. REad it so long ago it doesn't count anymore. The movie is a great adaptation too with Sigourney Weaver... A real illustration of the point of no return for a main character. When he... well, I can't tell you because you haven't read it.<BR/><BR/>Still really loving Eggs and can't wait to post about it.<BR/><BR/>Think I've definitely heard of the Jay Asher book, but also have not read that yet... *sigh* so many books. So little time.<BR/><BR/>Kelly - glad to make you laugh out loud! Score one for me! As a writer, don't you love knowing when you words have cause someone out loud emotions, whether laughter or tears, or holding their breath - well that one wouldn't be out loud, would it? but you know what I mean, right? Just knowing you affecting someone with your words is such the high we writers chase!Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-8517775088577103452009-02-17T19:20:00.000-05:002009-02-17T19:20:00.000-05:00I've heard a little bit of what you said ... of co...I've heard a little bit of what you said ... of course, not from my 13-year old niece who would wear her 'Twilight' t-shirt every day if she could. Anyway ... I thought your review was great ... well thought-out ... made sense ... and was hilarious. Your "*blowing bangs up in an angry huff*" comment made me laugh out loud! :-)Kelly H-Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324529762031928328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-75864024285342639052009-02-17T15:00:00.000-05:002009-02-17T15:00:00.000-05:00This was a very interesting post. I haven't read a...This was a very interesting post. I haven't read any of the twilight series and even before Sheri's rant, i didn't really care. I am curious about what the fuss is about and maybe I'll get to read them one day. I guess someone 'out there' likes them. I'll be on the look out for all these factors when I do get around to the, so Sheri thank you for sharing your thoughts. V. interesting, as I said.<BR/><BR/>BTW: If anyone is interested in reading a book that spans 24 hours over one day and switches between two points of view for the entire novel, check out 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher. I got half way through the book reading it on and off, then all of a sudden couldn't put it down until I finished it. It was an enjoyable read. Maybe not "Oh my gosh, this is the most brilliant book EVER" way, but enjoyable in a "this is a clever and interesting concept for a book" way.<BR/><BR/>Gum Street girls, then Holes is next on my reading list. Oh and if anyone cares about beautiful, well written Picture Books, take a look at Elena's Serenade by Campbell Geeslin.Leeza Hernandez Illustratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00106986854087354103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-57039712075475842772009-02-16T17:38:00.000-05:002009-02-16T17:38:00.000-05:00Hang on pb&J, I'll be right there!Hang on pb&J, I'll be right there!Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-60221879084842221832009-02-16T17:37:00.000-05:002009-02-16T17:37:00.000-05:00beth, Iv'e heard from losts of people that Host is...beth, Iv'e heard from losts of people that Host is a whole lot better in terms of writing, technique and promises made. But I can't speak from expereince as I haven't read it. <BR/><BR/>I'm reading Eggs by Jerri Spinelli now and loving it and I am not a huge Spinelli fan. I like some of his books and not others, but this one, so far is my favorite. Really good writing.Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-60759160638236844712009-02-16T15:42:00.000-05:002009-02-16T15:42:00.000-05:00Hi mom,I'm your blog because I am bored and waitin...Hi mom,<BR/>I'm your blog because I am bored and waiting for you to visit my blog!<BR/>I put 2 new posts and a lot more things!<BR/>I WANT COMMENTS!!!!<BR/>No one leaves them!!!<BR/>Don't you feel sorry for me?<BR/>Anyway please visit me!!!<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/>-Emily<BR/>PS: Please?Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03153791616878048056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-21162563657893092722009-02-16T14:49:00.000-05:002009-02-16T14:49:00.000-05:00Thanks for the review. From what I've heard, you'r...Thanks for the review. From what I've heard, you're so right on all points. <BR/><BR/>Very rarely does a review make me decide finally to NOT read a book. Even books people tell me not to bother with, I still usually at least check them out. But I've had so many negative reviews of this one that...well, I might see the movies, but I don't think I'd invest time beyond that.<BR/><BR/>But I AM going to get the new book, The Host.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431700962951592287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-81763382405946555192009-02-15T20:07:00.000-05:002009-02-15T20:07:00.000-05:00Yes, Amy! I totally agree. An easily predicted sto...Yes, Amy! I totally agree. An easily predicted story is also very frustrating!Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-4518840814820300812009-02-14T15:41:00.000-05:002009-02-14T15:41:00.000-05:00Thanks for the tip, I think I'll pass on that one....Thanks for the tip, I think I'll pass on that one. I know what you mean about reader let-down. There's one other element that is just as bad as not delivering, and that's being too predictable. I absolutely cringe when I figure it out by chapter two.Clementinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745982305618408952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-77210310882753303692009-02-14T10:13:00.000-05:002009-02-14T10:13:00.000-05:00Hey Tabitha,Perhaps Meyer has her way of crafting ...Hey Tabitha,<BR/>Perhaps Meyer has her way of crafting a book, but it is just not something that works for my tastes.<BR/><BR/>I have heard that Hoast is a whole lot better!Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-51957210531309290962009-02-14T09:47:00.000-05:002009-02-14T09:47:00.000-05:00I picked up this book right after its release, got...I picked up this book right after its release, got fifty pages into it, then set it down and haven't picked it back up. And, I will usually avoid spoilers so as not to ruin my enjoyment of the book, but in this case I find I'm seeking them out. I think that says a lot about Meyer's ability to craft a novel, at least in my opinion. :)<BR/><BR/>I will eventually finish the book, but there are so many other books I want to read...and the direction she took this book hasn't been tempting me at all. Shame, really.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your thoughts on all these books. :)Tabithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420910182752981979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-86740439953719208512009-02-13T22:51:00.000-05:002009-02-13T22:51:00.000-05:00Thanks for stopping by PJ and I'd have to say, don...Thanks for stopping by PJ and I'd have to say, don't rush to read it.Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971808675697780700.post-47284656023070664422009-02-13T22:14:00.000-05:002009-02-13T22:14:00.000-05:00I'm heard this complaint before.I have yet to read...I'm heard this complaint before.<BR/><BR/>I have yet to read book 4. Not sure why, but it's pretty low on my TBR list. Maybe someday I'll pick it up and devour it.<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend!PJ Hooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602205868934777662noreply@blogger.com