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I loved High Fidelity, and I happily will read whatever he writes, even if it is on a subject I know nothing about (like soccer for example). He has a great way of describing the human condition with empathy and humour.Im not much of a reader, can probably count the amount i have read on two hands, my favorite book is probably brave new word by Huxley but i've read everything Nick Hornby has put out, everything he does resonates with me! I lived in North London where alot of his stories were set, he has the same sporting passions as me, same love of music plus i just love the way he has the ability to detail the abusudity of the male neurosis in such a funny way. Im keen to know how it reads from a female perspective?
and how did he go writing the book from a female perspective in 'how to be good'?
Its gotta be a true testament to the accessibility of a persons writing that a: even i could read all his work, and b: they make such watchable movies, (about a boy, high fidelity, fever pitch, soon to be long way down)
seriously, how funny is high fidelity, i laugh out loud when i read it!
Yum.Louis De Berniers is in town for the Writers Festival, it reminded me how much I enjoyed Captain Corelli's Mandarin.
One of the opening passages where the good doctor removed a pea from the ear of an elderly patient who had put it there in childhood was very funny, brilliantly and evocatively written (like the rest of the novel).
Damned auto correct! Was too busy wondering if I had spelt the author's name right.Yum.
A few of my "friends" at high school reckoned they would go through the sci-fi section of the library and try to find books I hadn't read, so yep, sounds good!Max Headroom are you into that dystopian type fiction? If you are, my favourite one is a series called The Power of Five by Anthony Horowitz. Whilst his Alex Rider books were okay (a bit immature, though), he really grows as a writer throughout this series. I think it is far better than The Hunger Games and Divergent (although I only read the first of that series), but it's less popular because there's no love triangle or whatever.
Yes, it just came out within the past couple of weeks.Horowitz has written a James Bond novel hasn't he?
Plucked one from the depths here.
So I want to write a kids book. My wife keeps telling me to do it as the stories I tell my girls are fun and imaginative and always in weird voices. I have a knack for accents and weird voices. The Day the Crayons Quit is my fave for doing that.
Has anyone here done it before or at the least know a bit about doing so & could offer advice?
I've no idea where to start?? Have even thought about reading kids books in spare time at the local library in various voices etc.
Self-publish?
Unsure. If I was to do that I may get seriously out of pocket due to publishing/printing companies wanting a certain order amount. Just need to know where to start (outside of writing the right story).
What?? Did you even read the book/watch the movies??
I'll answer in here because it's the more appropriate place.Snape was a brilliant character.
Have a look here for another writer's experience in starting out: http://readingforaustralia.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/living-dream-by-barry-jonsberg.htmlPlucked one from the depths here.
So I want to write a kids book. My wife keeps telling me to do it as the stories I tell my girls are fun and imaginative and always in weird voices. I have a knack for accents and weird voices. The Day the Crayons Quit is my fave for doing that.
Has anyone here done it before or at the least know a bit about doing so & could offer advice?
I've no idea where to start?? Have even thought about reading kids books in spare time at the local library in various voices etc.
Does anyone have anything good to recommend? I have just finished Mr Clarinet by Nick Stone which wasn't too bad.
I can't remember the last book I read which is a bit sad. Tex Perkins has just released an autobiography though and I have to admit I'm curious. I think I might read it.Does anyone have anything good to recommend? I have just finished Mr Clarinet by Nick Stone which wasn't too bad.
The AlchemistDoes anyone have anything good to recommend? I have just finished Mr Clarinet by Nick Stone which wasn't too bad.
I have just started reading again and I am enjoying it. Though it is hard to find time. I might grab a copy of that one as well. I read an excerpt from it where he went on a rampage after the Logies and found it quite amusing.I can't remember the last book I read which is a bit sad. Tex Perkins has just released an autobiography though and I have to admit I'm curious. I think I might read it.
Does anyone have anything good to recommend? I have just finished Mr Clarinet by Nick Stone which wasn't too bad.