The first page is the hardest to write. And the second page is more difficult than that. Sound like I know what I'm talking about? I don't of course, as I've rarely found my way to the second page, but I am going to write these so-called 'young adults' stories and whether they're good or not, I'll be able to say I've at least written a book.
Florence Foster-Jenkins, the self-proclaimed singer who was in reality a little bit of a laughing-stock, said about her critics "People may say I can't sing, but no-one can ever say I didn't sing." That's a fine sentiment, whether she meant it to be self-deprecating or not.
So people may say I can't write, but they will never say I didn't write.
I'd like to resurrect the 'Roland Smart - Diary of a Reluctant Adventurer' story and tonight I'll be giving it a crack, using all the things I've learnt (from books) and throw it all on the page. Exciting, yes, I'm excited and thanks for asking. The story starts off with Roland being tortured by the resident school bully, Peter Hobbs (Or Del Pedro as he wants to be called, thinking it makes him dashing when in reality he's a basic thug). Roland, in desperation makes a bet with him, knowing he'll be unable to resist and might just grab his attention for a moment in which he won't be trying to break Roland's arm. This is the major theme in the book; Roland, a small and spindly lad, wants to prove himself to the world and would love to do this by following in his Great-Grandfather's footsteps, perhaps literally, as he was a renowned explorer of his day. The secondary theme is that Roland is bored witless by the touristy town he lives in and despairs as its icons of the past are reduced to tourist traps, such as the old Pirates' Pub which now has Pirate-themed kid's menu splashed on its front door signage. Somehow he doesn't think the genuine and original pirates of Greamport (a strange name for a town, the founding fathers couldn't decide on the spelling of 'grey' or 'green' so compromised with both to prevent confusion, which of course created widespread confusion.) The town, Roland feels, has lost its soul and he wants to get to a place where adventures are real, and in doing so discover more of the world and find his place in it.
Be careful what you wish for, Roland.
Florence Foster-Jenkins, the self-proclaimed singer who was in reality a little bit of a laughing-stock, said about her critics "People may say I can't sing, but no-one can ever say I didn't sing." That's a fine sentiment, whether she meant it to be self-deprecating or not.
So people may say I can't write, but they will never say I didn't write.
I'd like to resurrect the 'Roland Smart - Diary of a Reluctant Adventurer' story and tonight I'll be giving it a crack, using all the things I've learnt (from books) and throw it all on the page. Exciting, yes, I'm excited and thanks for asking. The story starts off with Roland being tortured by the resident school bully, Peter Hobbs (Or Del Pedro as he wants to be called, thinking it makes him dashing when in reality he's a basic thug). Roland, in desperation makes a bet with him, knowing he'll be unable to resist and might just grab his attention for a moment in which he won't be trying to break Roland's arm. This is the major theme in the book; Roland, a small and spindly lad, wants to prove himself to the world and would love to do this by following in his Great-Grandfather's footsteps, perhaps literally, as he was a renowned explorer of his day. The secondary theme is that Roland is bored witless by the touristy town he lives in and despairs as its icons of the past are reduced to tourist traps, such as the old Pirates' Pub which now has Pirate-themed kid's menu splashed on its front door signage. Somehow he doesn't think the genuine and original pirates of Greamport (a strange name for a town, the founding fathers couldn't decide on the spelling of 'grey' or 'green' so compromised with both to prevent confusion, which of course created widespread confusion.) The town, Roland feels, has lost its soul and he wants to get to a place where adventures are real, and in doing so discover more of the world and find his place in it.
Be careful what you wish for, Roland.
