(https://commons.wikimedia.org)
There is magic in stories. Magic is the transmutation of objects or the manipulation of the world in ways that move outside the realm of science. Whether or not magic is real in the sense of the here and now world is not the point; magic is a metaphor for fiction. Stephen King says, “books are a uniquely portable magic” (104). This magic is in the words, in their transmitting from the writer to the reader other worlds and ideas. In writing fiction, writers create a world that was not there; even so-called realistic, literary writers create an alternate world that readers inhabit when they read the book. The writers and the readers, in a mystical incantation, create another reality, one that can be so strong sometimes that readers can be moved to tears or laughter or sadness or joy or grief or sorrow or despair or hope. Readers come to care about the characters and feel empathy as if they were real.
That truly is a kind of magic.
Neil Gaiman, in his introduction to Ray Bradbury’s 60th Anniversary Edition Fahrenheit 451, speaks to the power of the written word and stories: “Ideas—written ideas—are special. They are the way we our stories and our thoughts from one generation to the next. If we lose them, we lose our shared history. We lose much of what makes us human. And fiction gives us empathy: it puts us inside the minds of other people, gives us the gift of seeing the world through their eyes. Fiction is a lie that tells us true things, over and over” (xvi). It is through the creation of artificial worlds, no matter how speculative or fantastic, that we experience our world in more intensity and with deeper clarity. This act of magic is what we share as writers and readers. I am honored to be a mere apprentice in the magic of writing novels.
Works Cited
Gaiman, Neil. “Introduction.” Ray Bradbury. 60th Anniversary Edition Fahrenheit 451. New
York: Simon & Schuster, 2013.
King, Stephen. On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. New York: Scribner, 2000.
Since books are so much a part of my life–I read them, teach them, and write them, that I have decided, without any authority, of course, I am declaring the entire week of 11/15/2019 — 11/21/2019 to be the unofficial holiday of World Book Lovers Week!
Let us embrace the week as a period of declaring to the world that we love books! And why shouldn’t we declare holidays on our own? Let us show the world how important books–all books, of any kind–are!
If you are with me on this idea, please spread the word!
I love books!
Gallows Hill can be found here in ebook.
Gallows Hill in paperback can be found here.
An interview about Gallows Hill can be found here.
Please follow the following links to find my novel:
Thank you!
The book trailer:
Maledicus:Investigative Paranormal Society Book I
My radio interview:
Gallows Hill can be found here in ebook.
Gallows Hill in paperback can be found here.
An interview about Gallows Hill can be found here.
Please follow the following links to find my novel:
Thank you!
The book trailer:
Maledicus:Investigative Paranormal Society Book I
My radio interview:
(www.pixabay.com)
I want to offer an opportunity for all writers who follow this blog to share information on their books. It can be very difficult to generate publicity for our writing, so I thought this little effort might help. All books may be mentioned, and there is no restriction on genre. This encompasses fiction, poetry, plays, and non-fiction. If I have neglected to mention a genre, please consider it to be included.
To participate, simply give your name, your book, information about it, and where to purchase it in the comments section. Then please be willing to reblog and/or tweet this post. The more people that see it, the more publicity we can generate for everyone’s books. I will continue to do these parties every few weeks.
Thank you for participating!
Promote your books!
Spread the word!
(www.pixabay.com)
Gallows Hill can be found here in ebook.
Gallows Hill in paperback can be found here.
An interview about Gallows Hill can be found here.
Please follow the following links to find my novel:
Thank you!
The book trailer:
Maledicus:Investigative Paranormal Society Book I
My radio interview:
Lauren writes too much
Under Construction
A universal film dictionary
Nothing is impossible (at least that does not violate the laws of physics). When you can..violate the laws of physics!
Flora and fauna in a North Carolina garden.
Find your emotions in words
not much, just a girl and her thoughts
made for testing
Moments de vie, fragments de textes et quelques notes...
THERE IS A WORLD HIDDEN FROM OUR VERY OWN SIGHT. A WORLD THAT WE BUILD INSIDE OUR HEARTS.
Inspired to inspire
I'm a tad bit clichéd, so is what I write
my journey to french, one road block at a time
Verse from an adverse mind.
Stories, Poetry, Articles, Quotes
Read.Write.Review
Backpack Reflections
Books marketing and writer's PR - I may be able to help
Throwing my soul into the cosmos.
Author. Entrepreneur. Dreamer.
the crazy busy life of the working Mom
Adventures in Poetry and Dark Fiction
Godly success
Practicing the art of dissecting Cinema.
Finding my way from employment to retirement
THE WORLD NEEDS MORE WORK THAT MATTERS
Home Music Video Entertainment | WAPCODEHUB TV | NEWS| WAPCODEHUB LIST | DJ MIX | TALK ZONE | SPORTS | WEDDING | BIRTHDAY | MORE |
Give it a rest
Observing this multihued world through my eyes and penning down (not literally) my experiences.
A place for me to share my musings on the books that I read across all genres great and small.
Every life is special !
Take back your indulgences dairy-free & guilt free with surprisingly healthy recipes!
Reisen beginnt im Kopf
A cheerful welcome to my blog folks! It is purveyors of writing lovers. If you love writing, you will surely love being here.
My book, movie, TV show, and video game reviews.
Monsters Are Real
You Don't have to be Rich! To live The Glamorouz Life!
