>>That is one of those children's books that you never forget. Even though I grew up long ago, I still reread that story from time to time.<<
Sooth.
>>I think it aught to be required reading for every child.<<
That would be nice.
>>You have a gift for putting a deep emotional impact into your writing which very few modern writers do. I like the fact that it's usually a positive emotional impact.<<
Thank you!
>>I don't know why but many modern writers these days usually seem to make theirs negative or at least distasteful when they are trying for emotional impact which I find rather sad.<<
I think part of it is the shape the world is in, part of it is market pressure, and part that it's often easier to get attention by stirring up trouble.
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dancing_serpent
Re: You're welcome!
Date: 2012-12-10 06:33 pm (UTC)Sooth.
>>I think it aught to be required reading for every child.<<
That would be nice.
>>You have a gift for putting a deep emotional impact into your writing which very few modern writers do. I like the fact that it's usually a positive emotional impact.<<
Thank you!
>>I don't know why but many modern writers these days usually seem to make theirs negative or at least distasteful when they are trying for emotional impact which I find rather sad.<<
I think part of it is the shape the world is in, part of it is market pressure, and part that it's often easier to get attention by stirring up trouble.