tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025606175874441728.post2904539678821494043..comments2023-08-27T09:57:27.057-04:00Comments on Realms of Thought: New Release Tuesday: Offerings from the Realm of Greek MythologyN A Sharpehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09535316802416841336noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025606175874441728.post-46308172029007199202009-06-30T15:13:39.929-04:002009-06-30T15:13:39.929-04:00Hi Helen,
I'm just starting to read them and ...Hi Helen,<br /><br />I'm just starting to read them and I really like them - it does deal directly with Greek mythology and integrates the ancient mythology with the current story timeline.<br /><br /><a href="http://nasharpe.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Nancy, from Just a Thought…</a>N A Sharpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535316802416841336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025606175874441728.post-11195302195165589892009-06-30T13:26:18.334-04:002009-06-30T13:26:18.334-04:00The Percy Jackson series is a huge hit, with adult...The Percy Jackson series is a huge hit, with adults and young adults. I'm very happy for Rick Riordan. He's a very nice guy. The books deal with mythology, which as far as I know, hadn't been explored for kids before his series.<br /><br />Helen<br /><a href="http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Straight From Hel</a>Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025606175874441728.post-797852720457467782009-06-30T13:17:51.579-04:002009-06-30T13:17:51.579-04:00Hi Elizabeth!
This Poseidon series is geared more...Hi Elizabeth!<br /><br />This Poseidon series is geared more towards an adult audience.<br /><br />Did you know the Percy Jackson series is coming to the big screen? I think it is expected to release in February 2010. Chris Columbus is directing. There is soooo much they could do with this. I'm loving the series so far!<br /><br /><a href="http://nasharpe.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Nancy, from Just a Thought…</a>N A Sharpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535316802416841336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025606175874441728.post-56767240411189551602009-06-30T11:40:33.821-04:002009-06-30T11:40:33.821-04:00Hi Nancy!
My son LOVES Rick Riordan and is eagerl...Hi Nancy!<br /><br />My son LOVES Rick Riordan and is eagerly awaiting the next installment. Wonder if he'd like the Poseidon series or if it's more for adults in subject matter?<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025606175874441728.post-89169741031731230022009-06-30T10:34:25.921-04:002009-06-30T10:34:25.921-04:00Hi Marvin! Thanks for stopping by - glad you are e...Hi Marvin! Thanks for stopping by - glad you are enjoying them - hope you can find something great to add to your reading list here!<br /><br /><a href="http://nasharpe.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Nancy, from Just a Thought…</a>N A Sharpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535316802416841336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025606175874441728.post-32226410745849404332009-06-30T10:30:13.932-04:002009-06-30T10:30:13.932-04:00Hmmmm...interesting. Well, I don't know that t...Hmmmm...interesting. Well, I don't know that there is one particular place to start - I guess it would depend on your taste and type of story you like. I enjoy the epic classics like Tolkien's Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, where Middle Earth is inhabited by Hobbits and Orcs (although I had a heck of a time first getting through the Hobbit - I couldn't get past the first couple chapters but kept hearing how much I would like the book so I kept trying and everyone was absolutlely right - I loved the books and movies...once I got past the initial chapters). I also like CS Lewis' land of Narnia in the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. This new series I have started, Percy Jackson and the Olympians is quickly growing into a favorite because I love the ancient Greek mythology (which they do refer to frequently through the series - but Riordan does tell you the gest of the mythology within his story). If you are not familiar with the characters of the fantasy realms, you could always get my Destineers' Journal of Fantasy Nations as a guide to the beings of the fantasy world (LOL).<br /><br />One series you may enjoy is the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. It is more contemporary and combines fantasy with mystery (think Sam Spade meets an adult Harry Potter). <br /><br />If you like the feel of the traditional medievalish era Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth is a great series!<br /><br />There are also some great sci-fi series, if you like the futuristic blend with a more scientific background (there are many offsprings of the Star Wars and Star Trek series which is a good place to start) Hope this helps! Great question - thanks Galen!<br /><br /><a href="http://nasharpe.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Nancy, from Just a Thought…</a>N A Sharpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535316802416841336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025606175874441728.post-53641509727475199172009-06-30T10:12:28.184-04:002009-06-30T10:12:28.184-04:00Another great offering with this feature, Nancy - ...Another great offering with this feature, Nancy - keep up the great work!<br /><br /><a href="http://theoldsilly.com" rel="nofollow">The Old Silly</a>Marvin D Wilsonhttp://theoldsilly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5025606175874441728.post-63751795639468710572009-06-30T09:45:04.030-04:002009-06-30T09:45:04.030-04:00In reading your reviews, it's occurred to me t...In reading your reviews, it's occurred to me that there may be a segment of the reading public that's not familiar with fantasy, or, perhaps unsure where to start in the genre. <br /><br />Maybe for a future post you could suggest a series of books to get these folks started. (These folks would include me--grin) I guess we're all up to speed on Harry Potter, and that's good, but the field seems to have so much more to offer.<br /><br />Or, maybe there is no "starting point?" Maybe one just jumps in and goes. Not sure. Share your thoughts with us.<br /><br />Best regards, Galen<br /><a href="http://www.galenkindley.com/blog" rel="nofollow">Imagineering Fiction Blog</a>joe doaks-Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283066862112820202noreply@blogger.com