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Probably just my contrary nature, but the first book title that popped into what passes for my mind was, "Galileo's Daughter."
From a marketing standpoint, I suppose it makes sense. Odds are "The Cloistered Nun's Father' wouldn't have the been as eye-catching.
Like most fads, literary or otherwise, odds are it will eventually fade.
From a marketing standpoint, I suppose it makes sense. Odds are "The Cloistered Nun's Father' wouldn't have the been as eye-catching.
Like most fads, literary or otherwise, odds are it will eventually fade.
Just finished, 'Sweet Tooth' by Ian McEwan. Can't recommend a book more highly. It's a combination love story and sort of a spy thriller centered aroun a young writer in GB during the early '70's and his relationship with a MI5 employee. Most of the book is written in first person from a female POV. Don't let McEwan's prizes or high lit rep put you off. This is a great read and IMO' must reading for would-be prize winning writers.
"Hearts Torn Asunder" is a very good read.
I've just started, "Sweet Tooth" by Ian McEwan. Don't let his prizes and 'high lit' reputation scare you off. This is a spy novel, of sorts, set in the '70's with a female protag/narrator and is written in first person. So far, it's been both a good read and an education on how to handle first person.
I've just started, "Sweet Tooth" by Ian McEwan. Don't let his prizes and 'high lit' reputation scare you off. This is a spy novel, of sorts, set in the '70's with a female protag/narrator and is written in first person. So far, it's been both a good read and an education on how to handle first person.
In the immortal words of, Randy Newman:
"Human kindness is overflowing, and I think it's gonna rain, today."
Well, rain-wise, there's at least an 80% chance here in Austin town. As for human kindness, Gov. R. Perry and the GOP dominated legislature still refuse to take Medicaid money from the Feds. Probably don't want to crowd waiting rooms with poor folks who can always go to an ER.
"Human kindness is overflowing, and I think it's gonna rain, today."
Well, rain-wise, there's at least an 80% chance here in Austin town. As for human kindness, Gov. R. Perry and the GOP dominated legislature still refuse to take Medicaid money from the Feds. Probably don't want to crowd waiting rooms with poor folks who can always go to an ER.
Andy, there's no 'right or wrong' answer. The only question is which will best help you tell your tale.
First person is more intimate but it restricts a writer to the narrator's point of view.
Third is the most flexible and is, by far, the most often used these days in fiction. The only genre I can think of where first person is common is in detective novels and many of today's suspense/mystery books are also in third person.
SS is a great place to try different approaches to story telling. BUT (note that's a big, but) if you just feel lead to try switching from first to third person or vice versa, do so sparingly and with great caution. A drink or two is also advisable.
Also and in addition, if you do give it a try, it might be best to send a message along with your submission warning the mods what's coming their way.
Good luck.
First person is more intimate but it restricts a writer to the narrator's point of view.
Third is the most flexible and is, by far, the most often used these days in fiction. The only genre I can think of where first person is common is in detective novels and many of today's suspense/mystery books are also in third person.
SS is a great place to try different approaches to story telling. BUT (note that's a big, but) if you just feel lead to try switching from first to third person or vice versa, do so sparingly and with great caution. A drink or two is also advisable.
Also and in addition, if you do give it a try, it might be best to send a message along with your submission warning the mods what's coming their way.
Good luck.
Greetings. It's me and I'm back again. Number two daughter has been officially married off in due and ancient form. With luck my old nerves and checking account will begin to recover before long.
Thanks for the birthday good wishes. Things having been a tad hectic in what passes for my RL, I haven't been able to respond individually, but they all meant a lot.
Thanks for the birthday good wishes. Things having been a tad hectic in what passes for my RL, I haven't been able to respond individually, but they all meant a lot.
Reading over these posts makes me feel proud to be a small part of the Stories Space family.
Thanks to every who has or will later join in the discussion.
ps: Please pardon the threadjack, but I'll be a bit scarce around here for a few days. My daughter's wedding will be on the 23rd. Once recovered from that physically and financially exhausting experience, I shall, not unlike a bad taco, be coming back. RdW
Thanks to every who has or will later join in the discussion.
ps: Please pardon the threadjack, but I'll be a bit scarce around here for a few days. My daughter's wedding will be on the 23rd. Once recovered from that physically and financially exhausting experience, I shall, not unlike a bad taco, be coming back. RdW
Maggie, you are a class act.
Roland, thanks for the compliment and for sharing your thoughts.
FWIW, I'm not sure there's a 'right' answer to how best to handle subjects some might find distasteful. My hope with that story was to imply the nature of the Klan while using humor to show them as flawed humans.
If you haven't been exposed to my pitiful prose, congratulations. But I would encourage you to go there and check out the comments.
Roland, thanks for the compliment and for sharing your thoughts.
FWIW, I'm not sure there's a 'right' answer to how best to handle subjects some might find distasteful. My hope with that story was to imply the nature of the Klan while using humor to show them as flawed humans.
If you haven't been exposed to my pitiful prose, congratulations.
But I would encourage you to go there and check out the comments. Andrew, maybe this is a cultural thing, but just between you and me, around my neck of the woods, folks almost always use deodorant on their armpits and not their nasal passages. Of course, if the nose is what you prefer, then go for it. ;)
And BTW, no I didn't mention that stuff some lady-type persons of the opposite gender spray in a place other than their underarms, or nose,. and don't care to.
And BTW, no I didn't mention that stuff some lady-type persons of the opposite gender spray in a place other than their underarms, or nose,. and don't care to.