I am nearing the end of the book, I think. It's hard to tell with an audiobook, since never actually look at what track is playing. I always get a little sad when I know the story is coming to an end. During my last listen-through, a particularly funny line caught my attention and then … Continue reading Discworld 37 – Quotes on Horses
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More Quotes from Discworld 37
I'm about halfway through the book and wanted to share a few more quotes that jumped out at me this go around. "And there were more flowers flying and people standing and cheering, and music, and in general the feeling of being under a waterfall with no water but inexhaustible torrents of sound and light." … Continue reading More Quotes from Discworld 37
A Few Quotes from Discworld 37
It's no secret I am a huge Terry Pratchett fan. Ever since I read, er...listened to the first book I was taken in by his whimsical world. I'm sure his influence can be readily seen in my work, either in humor or concept. I just started Discworld book number 37, Unseen Academicals, and have been … Continue reading A Few Quotes from Discworld 37
Pratchett’s Wintersmith – The Concept of Reader Baggage as Explained Through Sarcasm
I have been working my way through Terry Pratchett's Discworld novel Wintersmith. As usual, it is a great tale, well-written with strong characters. One scene has stood out to me as being especially humorous, but also useful as commentary on writing. In the scene, lead character Tiffany—an almost 13-year-old witch—discovers a book on her bed and … Continue reading Pratchett’s Wintersmith – The Concept of Reader Baggage as Explained Through Sarcasm
Pratchett’s Thud!- Part 3, the Aftermath
So I am nearing the end of Thud! and the suspense is killing me, as usual. Pratchett does do a good mystery. I got past the part where Angua and the girls finally call an end to the night. It was too funny not to share: "I’ve never been on a Girls’ Night Out before," … Continue reading Pratchett’s Thud!- Part 3, the Aftermath
Pratchett’s Thud! – Part 2, the Ladies Night Out Scene
Terry Pratchett is a master of fiction, and his Discworld novel Thud! is a masterpiece. While I am not fully though the book, I felt compelled to share this commentary while it is fresh in my mind. One scene that stood out to me as representative of Pratchett's humor and brilliant characters was the scene in Thud! where the … Continue reading Pratchett’s Thud! – Part 2, the Ladies Night Out Scene
Pratchett’s Thud! – Part 1, A Medley of Characters
I am currently working my way through the final pages--or rather minutes--of Terry Pratchett's incredible Discworld novel Thud!. It is an amazing piece of work, one of Pratchett's finest, and I feel compelled to share my response. My main purpose in writing is to share a specific scene from the book, the "ladies' night out" … Continue reading Pratchett’s Thud! – Part 1, A Medley of Characters
Discussion – Lofty Writing
I’ve decided to take a break from hammering out flash stories to talk about writing, specifically the kind of writing I like and the kind I don’t like. Merriam-Webster defines LOFTY as “showing the insulting attitude of people who think that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people.” I find that this … Continue reading Discussion – Lofty Writing
Discussion: The danger of male writers and female characters
I don't think I have ever been so sad to finish a book. I wanted it to keep going; I was attached to the characters and their story. The book in question was Terry Pratchett's Monstrous Regiment. I simply love the Discworld series. Pratchett is a master storyteller and he only got better with time. Book … Continue reading Discussion: The danger of male writers and female characters
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