Comments on: A summary of my Bratislava novel

By: amanda

amanda — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:00:21 +0000

Hey Karlee, very good question. I guess there’s a little bit of me in all my characters, but this Aussie character, Rebecca, doesn’t have too much in common with me – she’s kind of skittish and lost and perpetually single (all of which I hope don’t apply to me). She does teach a couple of students who are remarkably similar to old students of mine though! Oh, and she loves chocolate too

By: Karlee

Karlee — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:54:24 +0000

So is the Aussie based on you?

By: amanda

amanda — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:42:17 +0000

Thanks Andrea, love your good feedback too! I especially like the idea that it might even inspire people to seek the kind of experiences you and I have had (and learnt so much from). That would be an added bonus. Don’t worry, I promise to post updates about the contest … next round announcement is not until the end of February though.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:37:24 +0000

I love the idea! Especially because I can relate to the situation (although I’ve never been to Slovakia) and know how rewarding such friendships are. The story could also be very inspiring for people who haven’t experienced international friendships themselves; who knows, maybe after reading it people will try to broaden their horizon by meeting people from foreign countries or spending some time abroad. Way to go, girl! Keep us posted on the award.

By: amanda

amanda — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:32:56 +0000

Thanks for the positive feedback Kristan, it really helps! These are also the kind of books I like to read so it’s good to be reminded that I’m not the only one … keeping my fingers crossed to progress at least to the next round at ABNA, anyway.

By: Kristan

Kristan — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:13:31 +0000

I love the idea of this multicultural friendship! And I don't know anything about Bratislava, so I would definitely be interested in learning more about the place. People really like fiction books that they can learn from too. Like Kite Runner (about Afghanistan) or Secret Life of Bees (about beekeeping). .-= Kristan´s last blog ..All part of the process =-.