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11 years ago @ Natalia Sylvester - Why I won't stop buyin... · 1 reply · +1 points

I know exactly how you feel! I was just thinking the exact same thing the other day... so so many, so little time! I love the thought that you read them at the same time, me too. I just heard that Harper Lee's second (written prior to Mockingbird) novel will be released soon. That one is a MUST buy. Otherwise I may actually slow my purchases this year... maybe... haha.

11 years ago @ Natalia Sylvester - The Masculine & the Fe... · 1 reply · +1 points

*there's (not theirs)... eeks!
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11 years ago @ Natalia Sylvester - The Masculine & the Fe... · 0 replies · +1 points

I think about this a lot too -- and your mom's joke is pretty startling. Recently I wrote an article for a magazine that talked about children and I alternated between he and she. (I don't know if they kept it that way or not.) And sometimes I use only she. I started doing some research about this in regard to fiction writing and there's actually a test (the Bechdel Test), I'm writing a Writer Unboxed blog post about it, that analyzes fiction and something passes the test “if a work of fiction features at least two women who talk to each other about something other than a man. The requirement that the two women must be named is sometimes added.” (Wikipedia) That's crazy, isn't it? I don't think theirs the same test for men in literature. Anyway, shockingly, when I started thinking of my own fiction, I realized that my own characters barely pass... Frustrating and heartbreaking, I agree!

11 years ago @ Natalia Sylvester - A Wish · 0 replies · +1 points

I love that... someone giving their wishes! What a seemingly simple yet deep gesture. So happy for you, my friend! For the book and everything! xoxo
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12 years ago @ Natalia Sylvester - What It Really Means t... · 1 reply · +1 points

I'm with you -- this kind of thing really bothers me ( A LOT ). It bothers me when books are delineated by male and female and by categories (yes, I understand it's marketing), but when women leave other women behind, that's just wrong.

I was particularly struck by THIS in the article: "As for classics, Middlemarch is the greatest novel ever written, hands down. And it's by a woman. Who called herself George, but that proves the entire point of your essay—why do we have to work twice as hard as men to get half the respect?" It seemed to be pretty hypocritical…then why *doesn't* the article praise all women writers?

I would contend that anyone who writes is a serious writer… fiction, nonfiction, regardless of category. I can understand the marketing needs for categories but why do we do it to ourselves? #SeriousWomenWriters, I love it! And you're at the top of the list!

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12 years ago @ Natalia Sylvester - The Writing Process On... · 0 replies · +1 points

I absolutely love reading about other writers' processes, so this is awesome (and I well may follow your lead next week!! thanks for the tag!). I love the sounds of your new WIP -- and yes, I definitely do think you could've been more vague. You provided the perfect blend of detail and magic to make me very interested! That plus the relationship angle = can't wait!!
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12 years ago @ Natalia Sylvester - Book Launches & Dreams... · 1 reply · +1 points

Everytime I read about Kilmoon I get more intrigued…it's already on my TBR and I can't wait. So happy for Lisa's success! As for the publishing process, no doubt it's a roller coaster, whatever part of the ride you're on, and like you and Lisa, I hope to someday have that honor to be nervous (love that!); right now, I'm loving the roller coaster of writing.
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12 years ago @ Natalia Sylvester - All Is New Again · 0 replies · +1 points

I love the new look, Natalia, beautiful! And can't wait to read the book, coming up soon :)
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12 years ago @ Natalia Sylvester - The Book Cover for CHA... · 1 reply · +1 points

It really is breathtaking! SOOO excited for you, Natalia!!
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12 years ago @ Natalia Sylvester - 13 Things I Learned in... · 1 reply · +1 points

What a great post, Natalia. It's made me think about things I learned this year too! thank you! For instance, #7 made me remember that I learned this year that chai with an espresso shot added to it is called dirty chai. Thanks for helping me remember that! ps I love the Delillo quote.
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