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| Blog Name: | writing it out |
| Url: | http://bethrevis.blogspot.com |
| Language: | English |
| Topics: | writing, mg, ya |
| Description: | Writing blog of MG fantasy author Beth Revis, with information on the writing process, mg and ya literature, and the publishing industry. |
| Popularity: | 13 Followers |
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Today, In Class... Of War and Translations
Today, the kids read a short story by Tolstoy called "How Much Land Does a Man Need." As they read, I walked around, helping them. Kid: Where is this story from? Me: Russia. Kid: It doesn't sound Russian. Me & All the Other Kids: *blink*blink* Kid: *blink* Me: It's...a translation. That's English. You're reading English. Kid: Oooooooooooh. I didn't think it sounded Russian.
Today, the kids read a short story by Tolstoy called "How Much Land Does a Man Need." As they read, I walked around, helping them. Kid: Where is this story from? Me: Russia. Kid: It doesn't sound Russian. Me & All the Other Kids: *blink*blink* Kid: *blink* Me: It's...a translation. That's English. You're reading English. Kid: Oooooooooooh. I didn't think it sounded Russian.
Music Monday
Between my notes on Michael Franti how he expresses mood through song and WriterGirl's suggestion of Still Alive as the theme for my current on-submission work, I'm starting to think I need to start a music video meme. Whatcha think? Something of interest to y'all? Anyway, here's my latest musical find. The singer's name is Mads Langer (YES. His name is MADS. Aren't you already thinking how much cooler he is than you?). I first heard this song at the end of the latest episode of Castle, and I loved it so much that I sought it out. I'm glad I did. When I first heard the lyrics, I thought that I might find the perfect song for my current WIP, about bers
Between my notes on Michael Franti how he expresses mood through song and WriterGirl's suggestion of Still Alive as the theme for my current on-submission work, I'm starting to think I need to start a music video meme. Whatcha think? Something of interest to y'all? Anyway, here's my latest musical find. The singer's name is Mads Langer (YES. His name is MADS. Aren't you already thinking how much cooler he is than you?). I first heard this song at the end of the latest episode of Castle, and I loved it so much that I sought it out. I'm glad I did. When I first heard the lyrics, I thought that I might find the perfect song for my current WIP, about bers
Speaking of Turkish Delight
The first still photos of the new Dawn Treader movie. *Narnia spaz!* OK, off to sleep off waaaaay to much turkey + mashed potatoes + awesome.
The first still photos of the new Dawn Treader movie. *Narnia spaz!* OK, off to sleep off waaaaay to much turkey + mashed potatoes + awesome.
You Know What Goes Great With Turkey?
Turkish Delight.
Turkish Delight.
Happy Thanksgiving!
What are you doing here? Go eat some turkey! Blogging to resume next week. Enjoy feasting!
What are you doing here? Go eat some turkey! Blogging to resume next week. Enjoy feasting!
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