tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post7038761504147933208..comments2024-02-21T05:25:03.233-05:00Comments on Adventures in YA Publishing: The Curse of KnowledgeMartina Boonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-22121436778541832022010-04-27T17:16:59.654-04:002010-04-27T17:16:59.654-04:00Excellent point, Ee Leen Lee. It just goes to show...Excellent point, Ee Leen Lee. It just goes to show that we may think we know what will be a success or failure, and may be proven wrong!Martina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-40554447506939859142010-04-27T16:20:33.115-04:002010-04-27T16:20:33.115-04:00when JK Rowling was first trying to sell her Harry...when JK Rowling was first trying to sell her Harry Potter MS wizards were not in fashion.<br />I suppose a story that hooks the reader will sell no matter whatEeleen Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15221723342556515161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-23287889429127394052010-04-27T12:26:18.126-04:002010-04-27T12:26:18.126-04:00Sheri and Janice, I absolutely agree with you both...Sheri and Janice, I absolutely agree with you both. While we can't ignore there is a business element in writing, you can't let it hamper your creativity. We're trying to inspire children to become lifelong readers and to figure things out for themselves after all. Thanks for such terrific comments!<br /><br />MarissaMartina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-86008599804144116582010-04-27T09:40:23.749-04:002010-04-27T09:40:23.749-04:00You're right-- I read across the labels and lo...You're right-- I read across the labels and look for fabulous stories. I find them in picture books, middle-grade fiction, and in various genres, because beauty, creativity, wonder and mystery can't be confined. I write what I want to read, because I'm sure I'm not the only one who loves that particular blend of elements. The muse must outweigh the market!Janice from NAIWEhttp://wordsintobooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-82226753294888828162010-04-27T08:22:06.902-04:002010-04-27T08:22:06.902-04:00"A fabulous book will be picked up for just b..."A fabulous book will be picked up for just being that." I like that. Good to keep in mind when the business side of publishing starts messing with our creativity.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.com