Kevin Ansbro's Blog, page 2
August 24, 2022
*** MAGICAL REALISM ***
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Hello, fellow bookaneers! : )
I'm in the middle of answering questions sent to me by the custodians of a literary website (an author's life isn't all fun and games, you know). And they have asked for my interpretation of the magical realism genre.
As so many readers lump magical realism in with fantasy, I thought I'd reprise my answer here...
"Writers of magical realism strive to depict our real world in a credible way, occasionally adding implausible events and magical elements in a matter-of-fact fashion, as if these anomalies have every right to be there.
The characters' personalities and dialogue are often deliberately exaggerated or flamboyant; poetic descriptive imagery is a must, and the storylines should speak to the reader's soul."
That's my interpretation anyway. : )
But I will allow Sir Salman Rushdie to have the final say on the matter...
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Hello, fellow bookaneers! : )
I'm in the middle of answering questions sent to me by the custodians of a literary website (an author's life isn't all fun and games, you know). And they have asked for my interpretation of the magical realism genre.
As so many readers lump magical realism in with fantasy, I thought I'd reprise my answer here...
"Writers of magical realism strive to depict our real world in a credible way, occasionally adding implausible events and magical elements in a matter-of-fact fashion, as if these anomalies have every right to be there.
The characters' personalities and dialogue are often deliberately exaggerated or flamboyant; poetic descriptive imagery is a must, and the storylines should speak to the reader's soul."
That's my interpretation anyway. : )
But I will allow Sir Salman Rushdie to have the final say on the matter...
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August 11, 2022
** BOOK LAUNCH! **
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Book blogger/reader, Kimber Silver , known to many of you for her buoyant reviews on Goodreads, has ventured over to the dark side and become an author! 👻🧛♀️
Her debut, a mystery/romantic/suspense novel set in Kansas, launched on the 16th of August and is already receiving rave reviews.
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Book blogger/reader, Kimber Silver , known to many of you for her buoyant reviews on Goodreads, has ventured over to the dark side and become an author! 👻🧛♀️
Her debut, a mystery/romantic/suspense novel set in Kansas, launched on the 16th of August and is already receiving rave reviews.
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July 14, 2022
QUOTE OF THE DAY
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"Though soulmates aren't looking for you, they will find you."
—Kevin Ansbro
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>>> https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/9384...
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"Though soulmates aren't looking for you, they will find you."
—Kevin Ansbro
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>>> https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/9384...
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June 24, 2022
June 21, 2022
May 10, 2022
** BOOKMARK AUCTION**
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Hello, fellow bookaneers!
Bidding has started in the annual Bookmark Project charity auction.
A plethora of handmade one-of-a-kind bookmarks designed by various authors and artists...
Mine is Lot #99, but the others are far better!
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Money raised goes to the Katiyo Sacred Heart Primary School in Zimbabwe.
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HERE'S THE LINK...
>> https://t.co/IFgDyRgqUQ <<<
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Hello, fellow bookaneers!
Bidding has started in the annual Bookmark Project charity auction.
A plethora of handmade one-of-a-kind bookmarks designed by various authors and artists...
Mine is Lot #99, but the others are far better!
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Money raised goes to the Katiyo Sacred Heart Primary School in Zimbabwe.
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HERE'S THE LINK...
>> https://t.co/IFgDyRgqUQ <<<
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December 13, 2021
THE MINOTAUR'S SON
"I cannot gush about this one enough."
"Beautiful prose that flows almost like poetry."
"I laughed so loud that my dog growled at me!"
"It has the charm and naughty rhythm of Saki and Cheever."
"There is no way in hell you're gonna be able to put this book down."
>>https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...<<
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"Beautiful prose that flows almost like poetry."
"I laughed so loud that my dog growled at me!"
"It has the charm and naughty rhythm of Saki and Cheever."
"There is no way in hell you're gonna be able to put this book down."
>>https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...<<
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December 2, 2021
October 7, 2021
Bookmark auction for charity!
Hello, peeps!
I have been asked to contribute to a charity auction that showcases unique bookmarks created by authors, illustrators, actors and celebrities.
Money raised goes to the Katiyo Sacred Heart Primary School in rural Zimbabwe.
https://1stburleybrownies.wordpress.c...
The auction doesn't take place until next May and is only open to UK bidders (I shall prepare another post nearer the time).
In the meantime, here is my hand-drawneffort contribution... : )
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I have been asked to contribute to a charity auction that showcases unique bookmarks created by authors, illustrators, actors and celebrities.
Money raised goes to the Katiyo Sacred Heart Primary School in rural Zimbabwe.
https://1stburleybrownies.wordpress.c...
The auction doesn't take place until next May and is only open to UK bidders (I shall prepare another post nearer the time).
In the meantime, here is my hand-drawn
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September 14, 2021
**CHARITY BOOK AUCTION for BBC CHILDREN IN NEED **
TWO DAYS TO GO...
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🦋My recently-released novel, IN THE SHADOW OF TIME, is currently up for auction in this year's BBC 'Children in Read' charity event (UK readers only).
>>>> https://t.co/5tm0qhxZaR?amp=1
The highest bidder can expect to receive a personalised copy which will look something like *THIS*
And, if I'm not your cup of tea, there are plenty of authors in the auction who will be!
; )
So please support this great cause, my fellow bookaneers. In doing so, you will receive good karma for, oh, at least a month! : )
Big love,
Kevin x
THE AUCTION WEBSITE: >>>>https://t.co/Pc9eVRGFiI?amp=1
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🦋
🦋My recently-released novel, IN THE SHADOW OF TIME, is currently up for auction in this year's BBC 'Children in Read' charity event (UK readers only).
>>>> https://t.co/5tm0qhxZaR?amp=1
The highest bidder can expect to receive a personalised copy which will look something like *THIS*
And, if I'm not your cup of tea, there are plenty of authors in the auction who will be!
; )
So please support this great cause, my fellow bookaneers. In doing so, you will receive good karma for, oh, at least a month! : )
Big love,
Kevin x
THE AUCTION WEBSITE: >>>>https://t.co/Pc9eVRGFiI?amp=1
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