tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post6040319848199784785..comments2023-10-26T04:34:26.726-04:00Comments on Writing is a Blessing: Book Giveaway and Author Interview: HALO by Alexandra Adornetto.June Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08570382577796763370noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-91728724011000573772010-11-06T09:54:02.727-04:002010-11-06T09:54:02.727-04:00Love the cover art and would love to win a copy of...Love the cover art and would love to win a copy of Angel.<br /><br />Smiles, =D<br />Cindy W.<br /><br />countrybear52[at]yahoo[dot]comCindy W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09030648905662071478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-3235587147212908742010-11-03T00:41:50.251-04:002010-11-03T00:41:50.251-04:00I don't think it's about the religious asp...I don't think it's about the religious aspect but because it is a different type of paranormal "creature" and we all know how popular they are. It is also interesting to read about angels because people don't really know much about it.<br /><br />sylvia_uy4(at)yahoo(dot)comSylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023006312373777345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-81805609633902909902010-11-03T00:26:43.620-04:002010-11-03T00:26:43.620-04:00I am not entering the contest, because I just boug...I am not entering the contest, because I just bought this book today. I look forward to reading it though. All the best to Alexandra Adornetto on her tour and US debut.Miranda Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880449368013410349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-35882131082301014042010-11-02T22:10:40.012-04:002010-11-02T22:10:40.012-04:00I'm a follower.
I think angels are such a bi...I'm a follower. <br /><br />I think angels are such a big trend because Twilight paved the way for all paranormal topics. Just about everyone wonders about the purpose of life, if an afterlife exists etc, and angles in YA lit are a way to safely explore those deep questions (I say safe because it's not presented as fact, so people can take what they want from it.)<br /><br />arallison(at)gmail.comAsenathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02704905779744975292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-25512064341293158862010-11-02T14:31:32.855-04:002010-11-02T14:31:32.855-04:00Loved this book so much...and a lovely interview, ...Loved this book so much...and a lovely interview, June...Alexandra, this book meant so much to me...I cannot wait for the next one.https://booksthoughtsadventures.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12270725992084535102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-18995547305254357692010-11-02T11:11:48.155-04:002010-11-02T11:11:48.155-04:00Wow, kudos on your success Alexandra.
Angels fasci...Wow, kudos on your success Alexandra.<br />Angels fascinate me because they're complex. Their popularity spans YA to adult. By their very nature, angels are beautiful and compelling, and mystical. The conflict with evil provides a dangerous aspect.<br />By portraying them as beings of integrity, authors can get their pure natures across to readers without preaching. A great example of show don't tell. :)<br />cate.masters @ gmail.comCate Mastershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371792447604980848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-76889413192446590112010-11-02T07:06:48.690-04:002010-11-02T07:06:48.690-04:00Great interview! :)
I think angels transcend the ...Great interview! :)<br /><br />I think angels transcend the idea of religion but reflects the idea of spirituality of people. they are like us but are more divine (sort of), and we relate to how they also struggle to be good and resist the temptation of the dark side. Seeing them experience emotions like love, etc also something we really interest in.<br /><br />I'm a GFC follower. :)<br />-Len-<br />maidenveil(at)gmail(dot)comMaidenveilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074331606841474580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-48328135206246066142010-11-01T23:56:59.577-04:002010-11-01T23:56:59.577-04:00I think any topic that has not been written about ...I think any topic that has not been written about too much so it fascinates people. I agree with sablelexi people should be careful with how they write about religious things. I also agree with Linda. Angels are usually associated with being good and with some many evil creatures out there, it's refreshing to read about the good guys.<br /><br />I am a follower<br />twilightforever.edward at gmail dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-81908966227604628182010-11-01T23:25:40.298-04:002010-11-01T23:25:40.298-04:00Not that I'm trying to avoid coming up with my...Not that I'm trying to avoid coming up with my own answer but I totally agree with sablelexi. Despite being a Christian, I'm not really a fan of books that are really preachy in the religious department, especially in YA. However I do like it when the religious aspect of angels is brought into the story assuming it is thoroughly researched and done properly but not the focal point of the book. As for why angels are so popular, for one, they have history spanning back eons and that gives authors plenty to work with. Not to mention all the various takes on them and the fact that they are just so striking. I mean really, angels just rock! :D<br /><br />I'm an old follower.<br /><br />~Briana<br />thebookpixie[at]yahoo[dot]com~The Book Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626728583139972447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-11909153312582262182010-11-01T23:20:08.565-04:002010-11-01T23:20:08.565-04:00Maybe it's because of the idea that they are g...Maybe it's because of the idea that they are good. The world is full of such ugliness that maybe the thought of such goodness is appealing to young adults, to anyone actually. I don't know that I would get too heavy on the religious angle, sometimes you can accomplish more if you don't hit people over the head with it. I follow on GFC.<br /><br />seriousreader at live dot comLinda Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496464041656744569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4925167395637847306.post-2769641424405992712010-11-01T23:11:55.246-04:002010-11-01T23:11:55.246-04:00I'm a follower.
I think that angels are so po...I'm a follower.<br /><br />I think that angels are so popular in YA novels because the whole concept fascinates people. They are a creature that we all have heard of but there is so little known about them and they have an otherwordliness about them that lends itself wonderfully to literature. The practically beg to be written about. I think it would be interesting for their religious aspects to be explored, but it would have to be done well. It would be too easy for some to become too preachy or to go the opposite route and insult those who are religious. I guess what I'm saying is I would love to read a book where they explored this aspect but don't necessarily think that it has to happen, especially since its a risky move.<br /><br />jlynettes @ hotmail . comsablelexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01587106780565870965noreply@blogger.com