tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31092275.post3881372358973566718..comments2023-06-04T05:42:53.544-05:00Comments on Julie Halpern's Blog of Wonder: Defending RealismJulie Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02958657470974321708noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31092275.post-5335254675697428882011-11-08T09:09:44.358-06:002011-11-08T09:09:44.358-06:00Awesome, Emily! And if you're in the market fo...Awesome, Emily! And if you're in the market for my other books, they're on bargain prices on Amazon right now (I think because of the closing of Borders? Maybe they're getting rid of stock?) Although, of course, buying through your local independent and checking out at your library are great options, too :) Thanks for commenting!Julie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02958657470974321708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31092275.post-27635297759184159022011-11-07T11:07:10.549-06:002011-11-07T11:07:10.549-06:00I love this post. I've only read DON'T STO...I love this post. I've only read DON'T STOP NOW, and while something like that never happened to me. I didn't, for one minute, think it unrealistic. I loved it.<br /><br />Also, like you said. You can't please everyone. Looks like I'll have to read your other books now.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17244475646807937843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31092275.post-71084089762535099832011-11-06T19:10:46.118-06:002011-11-06T19:10:46.118-06:00Carey and Michelle, I agree it's interesting t...Carey and Michelle, I agree it's interesting to read about realistic things that happen to other people. I also think realistic fiction has a lot to do with the realism in the characters and feelings, although it could be argued that that should be part of any good book. Thanks for writing!Julie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02958657470974321708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31092275.post-57549843571910214722011-11-04T19:09:04.184-05:002011-11-04T19:09:04.184-05:00Love your post. I think it's very strange that...Love your post. I think it's very strange that while you hear complaints about the lack of 'realism' in YA fiction, urban and contemporary paranormal & fantasy has exploded all over the place... But it's all FICTION! And all of it should be welcomed. <br /><br />I love reading about other people's experiences- strange, hysterical, amazing, odd, or frightening as they may be. Thank you for being awesome in sharing yours in your books.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16410505763934790168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31092275.post-40017509336739613962011-11-04T17:42:09.418-05:002011-11-04T17:42:09.418-05:00i think too often people equate realism with their...i think too often people equate realism with their own experience--"[xyz] never happened to me; therefore, it can't be realistic." as if one's personal experience of the world is the only one can be real. part of the fun of reading is finding out about all the other people who live outside your head.careyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03709953854656488309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31092275.post-33657318503611555582011-11-04T17:04:03.802-05:002011-11-04T17:04:03.802-05:00Thanks, Jenny! While my parents weren't overpr...Thanks, Jenny! While my parents weren't overprotective, I think they didn't have much to worry about-- I never drank, smoked, or went on dates until the very end of high school. Or maybe even after :) I see nothing wrong with being overprotective (my daughter may learn this when she's older), but I think a lot of parents also let go earlier rather than later. Thanks for your comment!Julie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02958657470974321708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31092275.post-17431690881938767992011-11-04T16:55:19.368-05:002011-11-04T16:55:19.368-05:00Very well said. Thanks for sharing. I am in the sa...Very well said. Thanks for sharing. I am in the same boat as you - why would you want to close your mind to stories that are different than those in your life? <br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to distill some of your own experiences into these books. I was one of those kids with the overprotective parent; it's always nice to hear about people with different experiences. :DJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18202188340734702282noreply@blogger.com