This post is part of Lexa Cain's bloghop, Celebrate the Small Things (Lexa has just taken it over from VikLit who has hosted it for the last 2 years). Head on over there to join up!
So, what am I celebrating this week?
I started revising My Murder Year, and so far it hasn't been nearly as bad as I was expecting it to be. I finished this book in late December last year, and haven't looked at it since, so I feel like I have a good amount of perspective on it now. I'm surprised at how sassy my main character is. I don't remember writing her that way. I've also been surprised by some really lovely lines. Fingers crossed it keeps being surprising in a good way!
A YA book was banned in New Zealand this week. It feels like we're returning to the dark ages. I haven't read the whole thing yet (but you'd better believe I'll be first in mine to buy a copy when this all blows over), but I did get a look at some of the more controversial parts of it while I was at a protest about the banning. All I can say is, if this is enough to get a book banned in this country, I'm screwed. The person who has instigated this would probably demand the banning of Stumped after reading page 1.
I have absolutely nothing planned for this weekend and am looking forward to just lazing around for a change. Oh, I'll have to do housework and stuff, but other than that, reading, cooking, eating and maybe watching a movie here or there.
What are you celebrating this week?
It's always nice to come back to a book or story you've written and find pleasant surprises.
ReplyDeleteAny time someone talks about banning a book, it only makes me more determined to read it. It's human nature to be curious about the things we're told that we shouldn't see. I don't understand how the people who call for books to be banned don't see that.
I can't believe people are still banning books. Although I guess you'd have to ban things like bomb-maker directions or manifestos that exhort race wars, etc. But for sex stuff? That's stupid. I'm amazed at how fast you're going through My Murder Year! I wish I could revise so fast - but my stuff needs so much more work than yours. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI hate book banning. It only happens because people in power don't like seeing things outside their extremely narrow worldview. And heaven forbid we show people acting like people.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy lazy weekend, though :)
Sounds like you have a lovely weekend planned. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great sign to come back and fall in love with your MS again!
ReplyDeleteI saw the book banning this last week and couldn't believe it either, especially since there hasn't been a book banned there for so long. Sad.
Lazing around is always good. I hadn't heard about that book being banned. I'm going to have to learn more about that!
ReplyDeleteNo matter what a book says, somebody's going to find it offensive or see sinister symbolism where none exists.
ReplyDeleteOn a lighter note, hope you're enjoying your lazy weekend.
Hope you enjoyed your restful weekend. Glad the editing is going well!
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