A very interesting post by our good friend, Carmen Stefanescu, on From the Pen of Mae Clair’s. Be sure to read the poem at the end, too. Loved it!
Today, I’m delighted to welcome my good friend, Carmen Stefanescu back to my blog with a post about the qualities that go into a good book. I’d love to get your opinion in the comments, and I know Carmen would too. So….
To be or not to be a good book?
By Carmen Stefanescu
The question What makes a good book? has been popping up in my head quite a bit lately while reading, and especially, writing my own books.
I stop writing only to reread what I’ve written and wonder, “Is this good?”
Now, what is a good book? I think it’s a legitimate question to ask ourselves. What defines good? Should it be my own definition, someone else’s, or based on popular opinion? The opinion of what makes a good book is almost entirely subjective.
Think of an old favorite book you’ve read again and again. Can you picture…
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Thanks for reblogging Carmen’s post, Marcia. I know she’ll appreciate it, and I thought it was great for opening up discussion! 🙂
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I agree! And it’s been far too long since we’ve had a visit from Carmen here, too. I’ll have to track her down! I’m still thinking about some of the beautiful phrasing in that poem. Poetry is hard for me to resist, and that one struck a chord.
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Thank you Marcia for reblogging!
I am sure you enjoyed the poem as you write poetry, too!
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I thought it was an excellent post all the way around, Carmen. Very well done! But I do love poetry, for sure, and you had some phrases in that one I really enjoyed. Just perfect!! I’d love for you to share more poetry with us. 🙂
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Will do it, if you think your followers won’t run away!
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