Are You Writing Serious Fantasy?

[littlemanpoet]

I have a lot of catching up to do! I've been reading, reading, but never have time to post. Well, I'll tackled a bit at a time I guess.

First, Welcome, ANNA! Glad to have you aboard. Post early and often, and what a great first question! Since ST has already pointed you toward the index on page 12, I'll not harp on it (too much).

Naaramare:

As my bible-counsellor friend said: "You know there's something wrong with a book when the only interesting character is the Anti-Christ."

That is just such a good piece of wisdom. I like everything you had to say about religion, Naaramare.

I think I understand what you're saying by some people not being able to understand HDM, but I'm still curious what things you think would be too hard for them?

Saxony Tarn You bet I'm interested. Please send me the link.

your assessment of men vs. women is very much right on the nailhead

Thanks for saying so. Seems like a lot of nails are getting hit right on the head in this thread.

Potter's not just popular, it's popular with -- gasp, shudder -- CHILDREN. Young, impressionable CHILDREN... who are anything BUT fools.

I like that. Especially the last phrase. How true. And then the fools who have fooled themselves into believing that they have actually thought through everything they believe without just accepting it as received, are scandalized that their own kids actually like the stuff. I can talk that way because I used to be such a fool - not that long ago. No kids to get scandalized about, though.

Lila:

thanks for your advice, LMP

Glad I could help.

Gotta go back to work. I'll continue catching up.

Happy writing!
lmp

[ July 12, 2002: Message edited by: littlemanpoet ]