tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176298515094230212.post6987123922568331868..comments2023-04-13T08:54:32.218-04:00Comments on Jester Harley's Manuscript Page: Guest Blogger MG novelist Ros GemmellAnne E. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08330642610716333970noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176298515094230212.post-8582017965907887572012-05-18T08:52:18.824-04:002012-05-18T08:52:18.824-04:00Hi Paula - many thanks for letting me know you'...Hi Paula - many thanks for letting me know you'd popped over here! Good question - I meant to mention this point in the piece. No, I didn't consciously write with any themes in mind, apart from it being about an orphaned girl, and wanting the allegorical fantasy figure of Karig. <br /><br />I was actually quite surprised how many themes there turned out to be when I was thinking about the book afterwards for approaching schools!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176298515094230212.post-87607492200281884282012-05-18T06:24:27.685-04:002012-05-18T06:24:27.685-04:00Sorry I'm late getting to this (it's been ...Sorry I'm late getting to this (it's been a busy week) but I love your analysis of the themes, Rosemary. Were you conscious of these as you wrote it, or did you realise afterwards that all the themes were there? The reason I'm asking is that someone asked me whether I'd used the volcano as a symbol in my latest book and I then realised the symbolism was there, even though I hadn't been conscious of it while I was actually writing. So I wondered if the same applied to you?Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176298515094230212.post-73075798861300834252012-05-16T11:29:44.994-04:002012-05-16T11:29:44.994-04:00Hi Joan - thanks so much for that lovely comment! ...Hi Joan - thanks so much for that lovely comment! Glad you enjoyed SofE.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176298515094230212.post-34839710127291723762012-05-16T09:38:43.673-04:002012-05-16T09:38:43.673-04:00This is an interesting slant for an interview, Ros...This is an interesting slant for an interview, Rosemary. The themes you list are all subtly treated in SotE, whis is a book that will appeal to readers of any age. I really enjoyed it!Joan Fleminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629276914643471249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176298515094230212.post-228761297336587172012-05-16T09:35:59.059-04:002012-05-16T09:35:59.059-04:00Hi Kelly - thanks for commenting!Hi Kelly - thanks for commenting!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176298515094230212.post-63661419212623383342012-05-16T06:46:36.980-04:002012-05-16T06:46:36.980-04:00Lots of great themes!Lots of great themes!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176298515094230212.post-13319194560024451012012-05-15T14:03:36.399-04:002012-05-15T14:03:36.399-04:00Hi Pat - thanks so much for that lovely comment, a...Hi Pat - thanks so much for that lovely comment, and for reading the book! Much appreciated.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176298515094230212.post-1591054664408585652012-05-15T11:41:05.103-04:002012-05-15T11:41:05.103-04:00This interview is a treat, Anne. Wonderful summary...This interview is a treat, Anne. Wonderful summary of the themes in the book, which I've read. Rosemary, you've done a stellar job weaving these themes, and more, together. A very enjoyable story for readers of all ages.Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176298515094230212.post-8401170064458688582012-05-15T05:51:45.771-04:002012-05-15T05:51:45.771-04:00Hello Joanna - thanks so much for that encouraging...Hello Joanna - thanks so much for that encouraging comment! You're such a good writer that I'm sure your novel will work very well.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176298515094230212.post-21994328197092256262012-05-15T04:24:58.232-04:002012-05-15T04:24:58.232-04:00It's a fantastic storyline, Rosemary and it...It's a fantastic storyline, Rosemary and it's good to read that you have included several important and stirring themes. I've been worried about having too many strands in my WIP, but now I think it will work fine once I start interweaving them the way that you have done with your novel.<br /><br />Many thanks.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346863303904973315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176298515094230212.post-70626992167659273402012-05-15T03:51:22.726-04:002012-05-15T03:51:22.726-04:00Hello Claudine - thanks for your comment! Glad you...Hello Claudine - thanks for your comment! Glad you like the storyline - it's a kind of spiritual-type healing through Karig.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176298515094230212.post-38158433469963324072012-05-14T22:48:22.422-04:002012-05-14T22:48:22.422-04:00When I was in my teens, I saw Escapism in a lot of...When I was in my teens, I saw Escapism in a lot of things, too. Stevie's story sounds very interesting, given the realistic issues she had to deal with, Magic is used to help her heal. :) Great storyline!Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176298515094230212.post-63585295864223039612012-05-14T12:03:05.162-04:002012-05-14T12:03:05.162-04:00Hi Eileen - thanks for coming over and for wanting...Hi Eileen - thanks for coming over and for wanting to read the book!<br /><br />Hello Bill - many thanks for that lovely comment, and for your support.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176298515094230212.post-17627788199833343532012-05-14T11:16:16.582-04:002012-05-14T11:16:16.582-04:00Fascinating, Rosemary, and a completely different ...Fascinating, Rosemary, and a completely different slant on and approach to the work than the ones I've read and heard from you before. Your thoroughness is an example for all of us.Bill Kirtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345949773423764808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176298515094230212.post-9582619620751029152012-05-14T10:12:18.866-04:002012-05-14T10:12:18.866-04:00Wow, Rosemary, the book is even more complex than ...Wow, Rosemary, the book is even more complex than I realized. You are brave to tackle these themes but, well done. I'll read it as soon as I can - and once again, I love the cover,<br />Eileeneileen Ramsayhttp://www.eileenramsay.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1176298515094230212.post-51210788253332902332012-05-14T09:16:19.640-04:002012-05-14T09:16:19.640-04:00Many thanks for hosting me here today, Anne!Many thanks for hosting me here today, Anne!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.com