Books & Authors - August 2007

Wizards can do magic, while muggles seem to be better at everything else. For example wizarding society is woefully behind Muggle society in nearly every field of human endeavor from philosophy (lacking Plato, Nietzche) to math(nothing beyond basic arithmetic) even though they have been around longer. Their knowledge and education is so limited because it only centers on magic, while Muggle schools teach things like science which actually examines how nature works or foreign language. As Hermione said, "Most wizards don't have an ounce of logic." Without logic their is no intelligence and so the average Muggle is probably smarter than the average wizard. Wizarding society is woefully backward with "cruel and unusual punishment" like Azkaban and no good art forms, no Da Vinci, U2, or even Judy Garland . Subjects at Hogwarts like Transfiguration are a joke compared to fields like physics. I'd rather be a Muggle and smart than magical. Any thoughts on this?

2007-08-15 18:35:19 · 16 answers · asked by James K 2

I have a problem I usually encounter when I try to write a story or a screenplay... It's like a form of writer's block where you've got most of the story in your head, you've got the basic structure laid out, but you get so bogged down when it comes to researching and connecting the details to the main story points that you tend to put writing off until you're not feeling lazy to do it.

Anyone else get this? How can I get past that "laziness" phase?

2007-08-15 18:06:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please tell me the reason that Aragorn is able to live so long-- Does he elf blood in him?

2007-08-15 17:29:52 · 6 answers · asked by gigi_victory 3

Ok so Ron Weasley tries to break the locket horecrux right? ok so it shows like his insecurities. One of them is that Mrs.Weasly loves Ginny wayyyy more than Ron. i love mrs.weasly so i was dissapointed. Is this true?

2007-08-15 17:18:16 · 14 answers · asked by Bridget 3

I write children’s books for my son he loves them and learns allot from them too. He is a highly advanced 2 year old and so far it has been attributed to the time he spends reading books, particularly the ones that I write. However I am a stay at home mother and have little money to be spending on prospects. Please if anyone knows who, what, when, or where I can get a Childs book published for free fill me in. I would love to share my books with the world; also it would be nice to make some extra spending money. I also illustrate is a couple different mediums. Please help me!

2007-08-15 17:16:48 · 4 answers · asked by deep in thought 2

help please. Any suggestions?

2007-08-15 16:39:05 · 19 answers · asked by Maddster 3

Obviously the Harry Potter books attract a much larger audience than the Lord of the Rings, however, the Rings are the masterpieces of fantasy. J.R.R.Tolkien is literally the king of fantasy. But Rowling of course is always on the top book lists and is world renown as having the best series of all time. Also, if you look deeply into Rowling's writing, you will notice great similarities between Harry Potter, and the Lord of the Rings. Does this mean Rowling was greatyly inspired by her great predecessor? Tell me.

2007-08-15 16:10:43 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just curious?

2007-08-15 15:01:33 · 15 answers · asked by lissiebobissie 2

I need some really good books to read, but I dont like books with animals, or books that are sci-fi. Ive already read:

Deenie
Are you there God, its me, margaret?

Perfect Strangers

What if... Everyone knew your name
What if... All the boys wanted you
What if... you broke all the rules

Girls Dinner Club

Megan Meads guide to the McGowan Boys

So B. It

My sisters keeper

13 little Blue Envelopes

Lush

Perfect

Pretty Little Liars

Private

2007-08-15 15:00:30 · 16 answers · asked by [[♥]] 1

Does anyone have a list of places that would publish a science fiction/fantasy book? I'll give more details if u need it.

2007-08-15 15:00:30 · 5 answers · asked by spurs_fan921 1

Are they a good agency? Have you ever heard of them?
I am a first time writer and finished a Fantasy Fiction novel. I contacted this agency and they sent me an email requesting the manuscript. i am a little afraid that they might be fraud or something. This is their main website:
http://www.wlwritersagency.com/index.html
and this is their sub-website:
http://www.wlchildrensagency.com/index.html

I did my research about them, but did not find much. PLEASE guys, if you can, please find out if they are honost or not. I will continue my research. Thank you all so much. This place helped me alot in the past. Thanks again.

2007-08-15 14:54:25 · 7 answers · asked by Sky Star 1

non-fictions. What are some good books or sources about war like The art of war(written in da 6 century)-that are about tactics and conquering u get the point. classic ones

2007-08-15 14:53:45 · 4 answers · asked by Emma Sparkles Might 3

authors like to set their novels and short stories in NY. what NY can contribute in funny and tragedy story? please help me out with a little details..thanks.

2007-08-15 14:45:13 · 2 answers · asked by nirjor 1

There is a poem that starts out 'Captain-My Captain' I read it years ago. I can't remember where its from, or the entire poem, or anything else. Its driving me nuts! (and thats a short drive!) Anybody know? Regards-Bob.

2007-08-15 14:04:58 · 4 answers · asked by bobbovienzo@sbcglobal.net 3

I would like some different perspectives on this question. Is it possible to craft a work of literature without politics (please explain)? Thanks.

2007-08-15 13:48:46 · 2 answers · asked by FMR13B 1

Two things.

Firstly, why is it that nobody seems to care that Voldemort is a "mudblood"

Second (and more importantly) does anyone know what the deal was with the deformed baby thing in Harry's "afterlife" type place? I can't remember them explaining it at all.

2007-08-15 13:48:15 · 16 answers · asked by Robert C 2

I am about to finish my novel and I need a good publisher or publishers for my novels. Thanks

2007-08-15 13:37:42 · 2 answers · asked by dopefilmmaker33 1

I just finished reading THE END a week ago.
The whole series seem to be weaved together so excellently.
Now, this question has been boggling my mind ever since i finished the bad beginning:

Is "A Series of Unfortunate Events" fictional? Or the story really occured here on earth??

and

Where is Lemony Snicket? Who is he really?
Why is he "still at large"? Like a criminal or something??

sorry about the multiple questions..
I'm just very curious...

2007-08-15 12:47:33 · 6 answers · asked by yue-hime~* 3

when i search for story starters all i find are ones for little kids. are there any sites with starters for adults?

2007-08-15 12:06:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

If not do you know what Robert Jordan's official site is?

2007-08-15 12:02:48 · 3 answers · asked by sirintegra 1

jsut to help me out a little more..but i would like alott of a summary but anyone kno any sites? besides spark notes?

2007-08-15 12:01:52 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have you noticed some books would make better movies and are typically much more unbelievable while others are better books but include ideas that a movie couldn't include (like ET really happy with straws) Do you think the market for a read (red) book still exists? to what degree? could it get better?

2007-08-15 11:49:43 · 3 answers · asked by emkay4597 4

I thought the goblin took it ?!

2007-08-15 11:46:08 · 11 answers · asked by ? 2

Silent To The Bone by E.L. Konigsburg

2007-08-15 11:44:04 · 1 answers · asked by NYLI 2

2007-08-15 11:42:20 · 8 answers · asked by ღAmorღ 2

2007-08-15 11:24:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-15 10:09:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-15 10:06:59 · 4 answers · asked by meredith 1

I plan to read a novel from every country. Which books are most worthwhile, both as a means to gain the truest insight into the soul of each land, and also from a literary standpoint?

I have a long-term ambition to read one literary novel, in English, from (almost) all of the nations on earth. For years, the books I've read have been written, almost exclusively, by white, upper-middle-class American and British authors. I want to expand the breadth of this reading dramatically. I cannot name a single writer or novel from Mongolia, Indonesia, Somalia, Morocco, Brazil, etc etc, much less any of the literary gems from these countries.

So: which single novel from each nation is most revealing of the lifestyle, customs, struggles, history and national spirit of that country? I'm from the Indian subcontinent, so I'd nominate Rohinton Mistry's 'A Fine Balance'.

2007-08-15 09:51:39 · 3 answers · asked by Average Joe 3

I had focussed this at a group in orkut (fans of the writer) No one had answered straightly ..But in few days they have kicked me out is it fair

2007-08-15 09:35:25 · 1 answers · asked by chittoor .yes.Murugeshan 2