Comments on: How readers differ….

By: Glenda Larke

Glenda Larke — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 02:09:00 +0000

Oh wow. I am so….dunno, amazed. It’s wonderful to know that there are folk out there who thought enough of it to write about it…

Thanks Sarah. And I shall keep my fingers crossed for a really, really nice Xmas present! Let me know!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 17:35:00 +0000

While not nearly as glamourous as a thesis, I also used the Isles of Glory trilogy as part of my studies. For my year twelve Comparative study essay, I compared themes, motifs and symbols displayed in the Isles of Glory trilogy (primarily The Aware) and in the Hayao Miyazaki anime film Spirited Away.

Dont know how well I went. Results come in the mail this week. Fantastic christmas present, really.

By: Satima Flavell

Satima Flavell — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 00:29:00 +0000

My local A&R has just put out The Shadow of Tyr and of course I was first cab off the rank – but I was pleased to see that they’d ordered half a dozen copies! This is a country town of less than 25,000 people and most books show up on the shelves in ones and twos. In fact, another book I wanted – admittedly by a new author – was represented by a single copy and I had to ask them to save it for me until pay day. Of course, I’ll be busy with Shadow until then in any case!

How wonderful to hear of a fan getting a first! I hope it leads to great things for her. Maybe Mirage Makers, with its themes of separation and alienation, will also provide material for theses:-)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 19:37:00 +0000

That is tremendous news, Keris. A huge compliment to you as a writer of depth, thought and heart.

By: hrugaar

hrugaar — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 16:57:00 +0000

Wouldn’t agree with the not the depth comment – though (as with Tolkien) the depths are more subtle than obvious. Yes, Glenda, that is mean to be a compliment. :o)

Pretty cool to be cited as a (favourable) literary example in an academic thesis, especially when that thesis is awarded a First. I get the impression that not many Fantasy authors are accorded much literary ‘weight’ in academic circles.