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Voices (review) — BillWardWriter.com — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:04:18 +0000

[...] Annals of the Western Shore trilogy — but not to worry, knowledge of the first installment, Gifts, isn’t necessary for enjoyment of this book. While the central character and narrator of [...]

By: Bill Ward

Bill Ward — Wed, 28 May 2008 22:17:58 +0000

Thanks Cindy, I agree the YA trend is an interesting development, and its good that many adult readers don’t let the YA label stand in their way. And you’re right, Le Guin always delivers the goods no matter what marketing classification her books falls under.

And congrats again on the book deal — you’re a YA author now, too!

By: cindy

cindy — Wed, 28 May 2008 04:22:07 +0000

bill, so happy to see a review of gifts here.
it’s my favorite in the series, tho the other
two are great reads as well. le guin is by far
my favorite fantasy author. she has such an intelligent
quiet storytelling prose, and she is magnificent!

with fantasy, i’m also a bit perplexed with
the YA label. and my own novel sold as such.
i think it would just be in the childrens or teens
section before, whereas many adults are crossing
over to read YA these days. who knows? it’s a new
trend in writing.

but i’m happy to read a well written story–
no matter what the label. and le guin never
fails to wow me with her storytelling. cheers!