Peacock Lady 10 #145 Posted July 16, 2007 I've just read "Chasing Angels" by Sally Zigmond--it's a novella, and I'll admit that Sally's a friend of mine. I really enjoyed it, and wish she would publish more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pattricia 562 #146 Posted July 16, 2007 I've just read "Chasing Angels" by Sally Zigmond--it's a novella, and I'll admit that Sally's a friend of mine. I really enjoyed it, and wish she would publish more. What is a "novella".? How lucky to know a proper published authoress. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mantaspook 11 #147 Posted July 16, 2007 A novella is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel. There are arguments about the exact size but a novella could be defined as having a word count between 17,500 and 40,000 or 60 to 130 pages. I’ve never read anything by Sally Zigmond but I have just looked her up on the internet and she offers some very sound advice – like a more concise version of Stephen Kings “On writing” – especially the tip that you should put your writing in a drawer for at least a week before re-editing. The top ten mistakes new fiction authors make. by Sally Zigmond - this really is very good and should be required reading for the group members! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Peacock Lady 10 #148 Posted July 16, 2007 A novella is just a shortish novel. "Chasing Angels" is about 140 pages long, and only about 40-50,000 words, I think. So short for a novel. And yes, I'm lucky to know Sally but that's mostly because she's a lovely friend. We're having lunch together tomorrow, and I am very much looking forward to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Peacock Lady 10 #149 Posted July 16, 2007 Ooops, soory--posted over you, Mantaspook. Yep, that's Sally. She used to edit a literary magazine, and is very good at writing and criticising short stories. She's shredded several of mine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
just_a_sec 10 #150 Posted July 16, 2007 I am re-reading Audrey Niffenegger's Time Travellers Wife. just moved house and found it in a box! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Rioja 10 #151 Posted July 20, 2007 I am about to start The Tenderness of Wolves by Stef Penny. It has been sat on my desk for weeks but I just haven't found the time to pick it up before now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
maramcp 10 #152 Posted July 27, 2007 Have been sorting out lots of books to go to charity shops or sell, and rediscovered a box of books not yet read * - just like Christmas, but no need to write thank you notes! So am reading Anita Shreeve's 'Body surfing' and have a whole pile of books to keep me busy for a while - bliss. * had to move loads of things whilst I decorated the dining room, where the majority of my bookcases are, and it has been a long job putting eveything back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pattricia 562 #153 Posted July 28, 2007 I am reading " You Cant take It With You" by Jane & Mike Tomlinson. She is dying with cancer and has done lots of charity work (running etc) . I had previously read her first story of her discovering that she had breast cancer called " The Luxury Of Time" which was excellent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tom3t0 10 #154 Posted July 28, 2007 im reading SF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
shoeshine 10 #155 Posted July 28, 2007 im reading SF We noticed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Falls 10 #156 Posted July 29, 2007 My sister-in-law, in Sheffield, recommended this book but I haven't managed to find a copy locally (most tractors here are John Deere or Ford anyway). i will have to try Amazon. Regards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...