tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post8999151727082658043..comments2024-03-13T16:40:46.759-05:00Comments on Charlotte's Library: Interview with Sage Blackwood, author of JinxCharlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11835101886202235868noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-79147776240524038772013-05-22T20:40:22.679-05:002013-05-22T20:40:22.679-05:00please enter me! piebob100 at gmail.complease enter me! piebob100 at gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588053885615361301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-30929075205805203012013-05-19T15:42:22.205-05:002013-05-19T15:42:22.205-05:00Sequel! YEAH! Jinx is such a favorite of mine now...Sequel! YEAH! Jinx is such a favorite of mine now, so I'm glad we're getting more. And there is something rather McCall Smith about that domestic first half now that it's been pointed out to me.Livianiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479932701589363306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-42163367255651254952013-05-19T14:18:12.906-05:002013-05-19T14:18:12.906-05:00Thanks to Charlotte for interviewing such an inter...Thanks to Charlotte for interviewing such an interesting author! My wallet is threatening to runaway as I trip through this week's blog hop (So MANY wonderful titles. So little cash!) <br /><br />I was particularly struck by Sage's comment...<br /><br />"Some have called Jinx’s ability to learn foreign languages a form of magic. But isn’t it an application of second language acquisition theory, meaning that pretty much anyone could do what Jinx does?"<br /><br />I wonder if the implication was that "magic" is ordinary (since everyone is capable of it), or was Sage implying simply that magic can be found all around us, not just in mages and magical faeries. My kids ask me, on a fairly regular basis, if magic is real. I always answer with a resounding 'yes'. Magic is all around us: in the beauty of a flower opening; in the kindness of a stranger; in music; and in the fantasies woven by talented writers who can transport us to far away places and times with the stroke of a pen. Thanks to Ms. Blackwood for creating her own personal magic and bringing Jinx to life! Melinda Taliancich Falgousthttp://www.melindatfalgoust.doodlekit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-36142370612400534822013-05-18T21:45:23.670-05:002013-05-18T21:45:23.670-05:00What a great interview! I specially like this: &qu...What a great interview! I specially like this: "They would like to do a bit themselves." I definitely remember imagining as a child that I could do a bit of magic if I squeezed my eyes shut just so. I would love to win a copy of Jinx! Karenninahttp://www.karenninaposa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-14846448121274195982013-05-18T11:06:44.153-05:002013-05-18T11:06:44.153-05:00Aw shucks, thanks. I liked reading Sage's ans...Aw shucks, thanks. I liked reading Sage's answers lots too, and I hope you enjoy Jinx!Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835101886202235868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-88914987390897758582013-05-18T09:42:05.940-05:002013-05-18T09:42:05.940-05:00Yes, I'm one of those adults (retired school l...Yes, I'm one of those adults (retired school librarian) who loves reading fantasy written for the middle grades. I've also been a huge Diana Wynne Jones fan for years. This is one of the best author interviews I've read, and I think it's because Sage is so enthusiastic about her writing and her genre. I would stand in line to read Sophie and Simon's backstory!! In the meantime, Jinx just moved to the top of my TBRR (To Be Re_Read) stack! Thanks, Charlotte - I've been a fan of years for several years as well!!McLibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678024578679340161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-47168416534269345752013-05-18T08:03:15.735-05:002013-05-18T08:03:15.735-05:00Want!!!! So glad you liked it. Can't wait to ...Want!!!! So glad you liked it. Can't wait to get some students to read it.Jill the OWLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861980045976795774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-66559646019431009992013-05-17T14:32:56.197-05:002013-05-17T14:32:56.197-05:00This book sounds fantastic! I must admit that I...This book sounds fantastic! I must admit that I'm one of those adults who is really enjoying reading fantasy/adventure books written for middle grade audiences. There's just a creativity and imagination involved that just comes across so differently than in adult books. Thanks for linking in the Kid Lit Blog Hop and thanks for the giveaway. :)Renee C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07351071483275676742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-60379006128214031032013-05-15T22:08:07.308-05:002013-05-15T22:08:07.308-05:00I would love to win.
Thank you for the interview a...I would love to win.<br />Thank you for the interview as well. :)akosshttp://akossiwaketoglo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-43830276777244389652013-05-15T21:56:03.250-05:002013-05-15T21:56:03.250-05:00Sounds like a wonderful book, thanks for linking i...Sounds like a wonderful book, thanks for linking it in to the Kid Lit Blog Hop, cheers Julie GrassoJambohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704840860387375378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-19032799618342841442013-05-15T18:27:23.858-05:002013-05-15T18:27:23.858-05:00Jinx is now on my granddaughters to be read list I...Jinx is now on my granddaughters to be read list I also will read it as I usually do if it is a book I give my granddaughters, I am looking forward to the adventures of Elfwyn in the Fairy tale forest and a book that encourages a child to use their imagination. Sounds great to me, thank you Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280206522876302385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-15219302664841745772013-05-15T14:03:42.389-05:002013-05-15T14:03:42.389-05:00Great interview! I loved the book and it's fun...Great interview! I loved the book and it's fun to see it getting some more love. And I can't wait for the sequel!Maureen Ehttp://bysinginglight.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-73932538811968582882013-05-15T12:51:29.947-05:002013-05-15T12:51:29.947-05:00That looks really good. Another one to add to my ...That looks really good. Another one to add to my really long list of books to read (sigh)!Jemima Petthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110647375899927233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-80056292137432652702013-05-15T12:43:16.679-05:002013-05-15T12:43:16.679-05:00WOW it must be a good book if you're prepared ...WOW it must be a good book if you're prepared to read it a third time! That's wonderful. Sage must be absolutely delighted with you!<br /><a href="http://suzyturner.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Suzy Turner, YA Author</a>Suzy, The Grey Brunettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17073447337090145191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-24779038457846207102013-05-15T12:12:01.084-05:002013-05-15T12:12:01.084-05:00I bet you'll like it lots.I bet you'll like it lots.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835101886202235868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-31103207279346028572013-05-15T12:11:45.963-05:002013-05-15T12:11:45.963-05:00I loved Sage's answers too! I would be very in...I loved Sage's answers too! I would be very interested in taking a sample of 100 so mg sff books, somehow ascertaining if the authors actually loved mg sff as readers, and then saw how those results compared to my appreciation of the books! Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835101886202235868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-24689473094205891302013-05-15T12:09:59.688-05:002013-05-15T12:09:59.688-05:00Thanks. I think it would take lots of magic for m...Thanks. I think it would take lots of magic for me to acquire a foreign language...Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835101886202235868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-55902519184491515622013-05-15T12:09:12.306-05:002013-05-15T12:09:12.306-05:00Me too vis the second book! I'm so glad we'...Me too vis the second book! I'm so glad we'll see more of Sophie's world!Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835101886202235868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-20062959508956774762013-05-15T11:56:37.999-05:002013-05-15T11:56:37.999-05:00Jinx has been on my mental TBR list since you firs...Jinx has been on my mental TBR list since you first reviewed it, and this interview has just moved it higher up. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-16002757167610127552013-05-15T11:32:00.498-05:002013-05-15T11:32:00.498-05:00I'm pretty sure this book is on my list. Great...I'm pretty sure this book is on my list. Great interview. I loved Sage's answers. I particularly loved this set of questions: "Jinx is a book with tons of appeal for those of us adults who still sincerely love reading (good) fantasy for kids. Are you yourself one of those? When you were writing Jinx, did you consciously recall books you loved when you were the target audience?" This is sooooo important for authors. A reader can tell if an author enjoyed the ride of writing the book (versus the "my agent suggested that I write this" comment I have also seen). LinWashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041832821260168483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-17668938574154323972013-05-15T08:55:13.598-05:002013-05-15T08:55:13.598-05:00I've been wanting to reread Jinx myself, and e...I've been wanting to reread Jinx myself, and even more so now! I love that Sage's process includes both drawing/doodling and writing, and am thinking about that foreign language acquisition question.... Thanks for the interview, Charlotte and Sage!Anamaria (bookstogether)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10361389598002568007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1265120169320473011.post-10478743914236317202013-05-15T08:50:24.281-05:002013-05-15T08:50:24.281-05:00Jinx was such a fun book to read. I'm happy to...Jinx was such a fun book to read. I'm happy to hear there will be another in the series. There is still so much to learn about all the characters. Lovely interview. Please don't enter me, I already own a copy. Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13260139292374478327noreply@blogger.com