thoughts on The Camelot Spell
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lagilmanSo, Mysterious Galaxy's newsletter calls The Camelot Spell "charming fun for pre-teens on up."
*suri <3's Mysterious Galaxy.*
and from Kliatt:
"...The story is more mature and fine-tuned than the cover art suggests: it looks like a poor Dungeon and Dragons knockoff. Camelot aficionados will enjoy this take on the quest."
A fair cop -- I think the cover is a good marketing tool, not scaring off readers who might be put off by something a bit more realistic, but I'm not going to argue that I was writing 'up,' not down... basically, I was writing for my nephews, for whom the book is dedicated, and I wasn't going to give them anything they'd turn their noses up at.
I seem to have succeeded -- my sister informs me that Evan, the youngest, not only liked the book, he wrote a book report on it! I have yet to find out what grade he a) gave it or b) got on the report. Updates as they happen.
Searching for reviews has really driven home how many libraries are taking this trilogy. I'm somewhat awed by it, really. Libraries are the temples of the reader, and to be included in so many, across the country, to have librarians decide to spend their limited budget on something I wrote.... it's heartening. Even more so if anyone ever actually takes a copy out to read... *wry smile*
*suri <3's Mysterious Galaxy.*
and from Kliatt:
"...The story is more mature and fine-tuned than the cover art suggests: it looks like a poor Dungeon and Dragons knockoff. Camelot aficionados will enjoy this take on the quest."
A fair cop -- I think the cover is a good marketing tool, not scaring off readers who might be put off by something a bit more realistic, but I'm not going to argue that I was writing 'up,' not down... basically, I was writing for my nephews, for whom the book is dedicated, and I wasn't going to give them anything they'd turn their noses up at.
I seem to have succeeded -- my sister informs me that Evan, the youngest, not only liked the book, he wrote a book report on it! I have yet to find out what grade he a) gave it or b) got on the report. Updates as they happen.
Searching for reviews has really driven home how many libraries are taking this trilogy. I'm somewhat awed by it, really. Libraries are the temples of the reader, and to be included in so many, across the country, to have librarians decide to spend their limited budget on something I wrote.... it's heartening. Even more so if anyone ever actually takes a copy out to read... *wry smile*
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Date: 2006-05-01 11:12 pm (UTC)"When every adult in Camelot falls into an enchanted slumber, only a squire, a stable boy, and a maidservant have what it takes to journey across the land, find Merlin, and save the day. Monsters, dangers, and challenges galore await the trio as they learn to work together along the way. Gilman's definitely off to a strong start with this series, which reimagines the Arthurian mythos just enough to feel fresh and inviting."
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Date: 2006-05-01 11:20 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-05-01 11:17 pm (UTC)Btw, where is Camelot Spell being shelved in the bookstores? Is it considered YA or younger? I haven't seen it anywhere.
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Date: 2006-05-01 11:21 pm (UTC)And the Grail Quest trilogy's Middle Grade-bordering-on-YA, so it's shelved with the kids' books.
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Date: 2006-05-01 11:26 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-05-02 01:55 am (UTC)*grin*
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Date: 2006-05-02 04:45 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-05-01 11:36 pm (UTC)http://mg.booksense.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp?s=storepicks&page=269616
MG <3s you back!
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Date: 2006-05-02 02:30 am (UTC)