tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665951316075686894.post277381261699561122..comments2023-05-27T05:13:42.889-07:00Comments on Branches of Life BlogZine: Do I like Fantasy?Lea Schizas - Author/Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00601019891218214541noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665951316075686894.post-70850598242596565272007-07-05T07:38:00.000-07:002007-07-05T07:38:00.000-07:00Barbara, don't you find when you're writing your s...Barbara, don't you find when you're writing your stories you are actually in that make believe world you've created? So many times, like you, I wish I could somehow transport myself in there to see some of these other worlds I read about.<BR/><BR/>Lea SchizasLea Schizas - Author/Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00601019891218214541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665951316075686894.post-45792889459064978672007-07-05T07:30:00.000-07:002007-07-05T07:30:00.000-07:00Fantasy. I love it. I was at a critique group the ...Fantasy. I love it. I was at a critique group the other evening and someone said something about one of the dragons in my books and I responded with...no, no, no. My dragon would never say that. <BR/><BR/>That's how real fantasy characters are to me. I would love to be able to go, beside just in my head, and visit many of the fantasy worlds I've read about and of course my own also.Barbara M. Hodgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823676426356355707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665951316075686894.post-24482410927022466432007-07-01T18:57:00.000-07:002007-07-01T18:57:00.000-07:00Cheryl,Try reading some books in the Liaden Univer...Cheryl,<BR/>Try reading some books in the Liaden Universe by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller. They are science fiction with some mysticism thrown in, but are also romatic and fun to read. That might be a good way to ease you into the genre.<BR/>DindySwimming Kangaroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659284048677001180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665951316075686894.post-17547247057815399322007-06-22T21:24:00.000-07:002007-06-22T21:24:00.000-07:00Rob, I'm not sure what aspect in fantasy it is tha...Rob, I'm not sure what aspect in fantasy it is that pulls me in but the fact other worlds, fairies, and various other elements involved in this genre makes a make-believe world seem real just in other genres and to pull this off, all areas to construct this 'real' world need to be in place. <BR/><BR/>Like in Lord of the Rings, the places the characters trotted on jumped right out at you, drawing you into their magical realm. <BR/><BR/>I guess Dindy was right...they allow you to fully escape this world and venture out without paying an airline fare.<BR/><BR/>Lea SchizasLea Schizas - Author/Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00601019891218214541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665951316075686894.post-50721650986240590302007-06-22T20:57:00.000-07:002007-06-22T20:57:00.000-07:00Hi Dindy,I've been a fantasy fan since I can remem...Hi Dindy,<BR/><BR/>I've been a fantasy fan since I can remember. Certainly discovering JRR Tolkien in the 7th grade (I was in the 7th, he was somewhat older) was an eye-opening experience for me although I'd already acquainted myself with Conan. Later, Zelazny opened new doors for me, and L. Sprague de Camp opened my eyes with the idea that fantasy can be funny.<BR/><BR/>So, why? Because in fantasy, decisions matter. Because in fantasy, a warrior can make himself king. Because in fantasy love really can tame the wildest beast. <BR/><BR/>I'm still a fantasy fan after all these years.<BR/><BR/>Rob Preece<BR/>Publisher, www.BooksForABuck.comRob Preece/BooksForABuck.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08227061367254272672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665951316075686894.post-67145271843638205012007-06-22T18:32:00.000-07:002007-06-22T18:32:00.000-07:00Oh Cheryl, I went to the movies three times to see...Oh Cheryl, I went to the movies three times to see Narnia and then I bought the DVD and watched it another two times on our big screen. I loved it. Also Star Trek was a big all time fav of mine while growing up. <BR/><BR/>LeaLea Schizas - Author/Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00601019891218214541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665951316075686894.post-80456631296629414472007-06-22T18:30:00.000-07:002007-06-22T18:30:00.000-07:00Great post Dindy! I haven't read much sci-fi or f...Great post Dindy! I haven't read much sci-fi or fantasy in my day--except when critiquing the work of other writers. But I never say I won't read it. Who knows, I loved the Chronicles of Narnia and the televsion shows Star Trek and Star Trek the New Generation...maybe there is a sci-fi and fantasy novel out there that I will fall in love with and become a big fan of the genre.<BR/><BR/>Cheryl M. (The Muse Board)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03470069911115912344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1665951316075686894.post-91306534839271612942007-06-22T18:04:00.000-07:002007-06-22T18:04:00.000-07:00Oh Dindy, how right you are about escaping when re...Oh Dindy, how right you are about escaping when reading fantasy. Actually in all genre books you have this possibility but in fantasy the worlds writers build are so unigue from one to the other that you can't help but be mesmerized.<BR/><BR/>Lea SchizasLea Schizas - Author/Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00601019891218214541noreply@blogger.com