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This isn't a critique group. I'm interested in the subtle rise of surrealism and magic realism in an age of literature that has needed either the literal or the clearly supernatural. And if you have an event to tell us about, it would be great to hear it.
Recently, in the course of looking at the web in pre-publication mode, I've discovered more books that have this slant again. And (as I must have written about three times here) Donald Barthleme's new collection of short stories is going to be published, long after his death and long after he fell into some disrepute.
There are some very thin lines in literature when it comes to surrealism and magic realism. Because--in my opinion--all good writing, at some point, plunges the reader into a world that feels tilted and alien.
And--in the interests of broadening what is still a slender, if emerging, renaissance, it might be interesting to mention particular books and scenes in seemingly realistic fiction that almost immediately feel surreal.
Recently, in the course of looking at the web in pre-publication mode, I've discovered more books that have this slant again. And (as I must have written about three times here) Donald Barthleme's new collection of short stories is going to be published, long after his death and long after he fell into some disrepute.
There are some very thin lines in literature when it comes to surrealism and magic realism. Because--in my opinion--all good writing, at some point, plunges the reader into a world that feels tilted and alien.
And--in the interests of broadening what is still a slender, if emerging, renaissance, it might be interesting to mention particular books and scenes in seemingly realistic fiction that almost immediately feel surreal.
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Magic Realism Blog hop
Started by Zoe Brooks. Last reply by Fi Phillips May 4. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I was wondering whether any bloggers here might be interested in taking part in a magic realism blog hop.For anyone who doesn't know about hops, we would all agree to put write a post about magic…Continue
Magic Realism Book Challenge
Started by Zoe Brooks. Last reply by Zoe Brooks Apr 2. 26 Replies 2 Likes
I have decided that I will challenge myself to read one magic realist book a week for a year. Does anyone fancy joining me?I have started a blog in which I will be posting my reviews - it's on…Continue
Recommend your favorite books, please!
Started by Adriana Ryan. Last reply by Johanna DeBiase Jul 28, 2012. 14 Replies 0 Likes
I want to start reading more speculative fiction/surrealism, especially by contemporary authors. Can anyone recommend any books?
Call for submissions: Sisterhood of Strength
Started by Adriana Ryan. Last reply by Jenny Darlington Jul 17, 2012. 1 Reply 1 Like
Hello all!I'm setting up a website that will feature art and writing submissions from girls and women who suffer from mental illness. It's brand new, and I hope to raise awareness and get rid of the…Continue
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Comment by Zoe Brooks on December 20, 2012 at 11:42am -
Hello everyone
I've just set up a magic realism facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442828489103204/
Please do pop by and join me.
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Comment by Alle C. Hall on October 6, 2012 at 8:22am -
It's the weekend. Take some time to write. Eat well for it:
"The Perfect Writer's Lunch"
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Comment by Jenny Darlington on July 18, 2012 at 12:25pm -
Congratulations Jane!!
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Comment by Jane Baskin on June 25, 2012 at 12:20pm -
I hope it's okay to share this here...it's kind of self promotion, but I must tell: my book just won a silver medal in the Foreword Book of the Year Contest!
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbook...
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Comment by Zoe Brooks on May 31, 2012 at 1:20pm
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Hello I'm new here. I'm a writer of magic realism novels. I have an interest in the role of fairytale/myths in storytelling, which may account for my love og magic realism.
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Comment by Catherine Stine on February 22, 2012 at 8:59am -
Day Two of Fireseed Tour on Watery Tart! Secrets of world-building using illustrations, fiery excerpts!
http://waterytart23.blogspot.com/2012/02/guest-catherine-stine.html
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Comment by Catherine Stine on January 11, 2012 at 10:34am
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Oops, here's a better link to the June writing workshop:
http://catherinestine.blogspot.com/2012/01/dreamy-writing-workshop-...
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Comment by Catherine Stine on January 11, 2012 at 9:56am
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Want to attend a great writing workshop on a sunny island?
http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1082017598352869243#editor/...
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Comment by Alle C. Hall on January 9, 2012 at 2:33pm
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For PLOP magazine, I just posted a review of Ryan Boudinot's new novel, Blueprints of the Afterlife. It's my first work for this publication, so I'd appreciate a lot of support in the form of clicks. Thanks, gals.
http://www.facebook.com/literallyplop
u>http://literallyplop.wordpress.com/2012/01/09/wall-e-meets-gravitys...>
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Comment by Catherine Stine on September 27, 2011 at 4:07pm
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Come read my super short piece about a huge mama squid:
http://catherinestine.blogspot.com/2011/09/tiny-story-about-huge-ma...
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