tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post667125985493372021..comments2023-09-29T05:32:04.308-07:00Comments on StrangePegs: Kafka and the Metamorphosis of the Publishing IndustryAndrew Leonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-50963205719662516362012-04-17T11:27:18.039-07:002012-04-17T11:27:18.039-07:00S.L.: I've been a bit slower with him with mov...S.L.: I've been a bit slower with him with movies. I mean, other than Star Wars, what else does he really need to see, right? :P<br /><br />I know he appreciates the literature boost. He already holds it over his older brother's head that he's read more and better books than him. But his older brother just dismissed the suggestions when he was that age and spent his time reading crappy MG books. He now regrets that and is trying to catch up.<br />hehAndrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-26992444715620807652012-04-16T13:59:16.941-07:002012-04-16T13:59:16.941-07:00I think the negative outlook people take away ofte...I think the negative outlook people take away often has more to do with their own frame of mind than Kafka's. At least it was in my case. I tend to think pretty bleak when it comes to human nature - at least, sometimes. <br /><br />You sound like my very literary parents. They were very VERY insistent that I get exposed to the best of science fiction from an early age. Maybe a little too early in some cases (my eight year old self had nightmares for weeks after seeing Terminator and Terminator 2). But I think it'c pretty awesome. I appreciate it so much now that I'm older and have such a wide literary and film knowledge. Bet your son will too.S. L. Hennessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514651403542719387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-55751541173831735102012-04-16T13:15:11.194-07:002012-04-16T13:15:11.194-07:00S.L.: I think you can look at it both ways, becaus...S.L.: I think you can look at it both ways, because, really, it is both ways. People tend to focus on the negative when they read Kafka, though, and I really don't think he meant things to be that way. People look at his life and just decide that he intended to be negative, but the things he said lead me to believe that that was not really his intent.<br />Besides, he wrote in the same way I write from what I can tell. Or the same way I want to write. I'm only sorry he didn't finish more of the things he started.<br /><br />Mostly, I'm teaching him... I've been making it a goal to introduce him to things that are good for him to read or that I really liked, because I didn't have anyone to do that for me when I was a kid, and, thus, had to discover everything on my own. Which means I didn't read some things I wish I had. He's the most well read 10ish year old I've ever known.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-38318399363196400162012-04-16T00:26:20.280-07:002012-04-16T00:26:20.280-07:00I definitely agree – The Metamorposis the title re...I definitely agree – The Metamorposis the title refers to comes from his family, rather than Gregor himself. And more specifically, his sister as the representative of the family, and ultimately, humanity. Though I guess I saw the metamorphoses as a negative turning away from anything different or alien, rather than a group of people learning to stand on their own and stop than leeching off someone else (which also makes perfect sense…AND has the benefit of being slightly less depressing). Cool analysis. <br /><br />P.S. Your son sounds like one very cool, Kafka-reading badass. You taught him well. Or he taught you…S. L. Hennessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514651403542719387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-63929964680142569892011-07-02T10:44:28.244-07:002011-07-02T10:44:28.244-07:00Jennifer: We're not big tech fans, either. My ...Jennifer: We're not big tech fans, either. My wife is also in the tech field, so she feels like you do. We do our best to limit or tech reliance. Other than the computers, we don't have a whole lot. Options, though, are always good.<br /><br />bru: It's always amazing to me how many people are willing to continue to live in their cages even when the doors have been unlocked.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-32401165795668249422011-06-30T22:29:36.615-07:002011-06-30T22:29:36.615-07:00Fantastic post. I have to read it again when my ey...Fantastic post. I have to read it again when my eyes are more cooperative- but I know I'm going to be thinking about it a lot until then. <br /><br />Oh, and I see you've written about POTC down a ways...have to come back to that. I didn't see the new one but I'm still disgruntled enough over the third one to make a comment or two about the franchise I'm sure LOL.<br /><br />Grow or die- get out into the sun and live- I am keenly aware of those choices right now, in my life and in my writing.<br /><br />The open sky awaits us all, if we are only willing to step into it.<br /><br />~bruFebruary Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078037856070486022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-65856462948013824682011-06-30T18:14:43.649-07:002011-06-30T18:14:43.649-07:00This post was so deep and real that i read it twic...This post was so deep and real that i read it twice. Such a great post Andrew! I am not a technology fan maybe because I am in the technology field but I do agree that it is wonderful to now have other options to get your stories out there.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232979489927013323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-9221784868824584242011-06-28T14:53:59.672-07:002011-06-28T14:53:59.672-07:00Michael: I've never read Neitsche. I have read...Michael: I've never read Neitsche. I have read Mallory, though.<br /><br />Barbara: Yes, options are good. I think it's the belief that there are no options that cause more people the most problems.<br /><br />Rusty: Maybe not court her, then? Just engage in a brief fling? >grin<<br /><br />Alyssia: I haven't seen that movie in a really long time. I may have to re-visit it.<br />And, yeah, 25-30% is pretty standard, and, often, that's what the author is gettiong before the agent gets their cut.<br /><br />Shannon: Netflix has some of the episodes available for streaming but none of the extras, which are definitely worth seeing. They have them for rent, also, but, often, they won't have the discs with all extras available for shows like that, so you might not be able to get them that way, either. I just bought the whole series. I figure it's a good investment overall considering all the history and stuff included.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-5527427682110653002011-06-27T23:40:11.446-07:002011-06-27T23:40:11.446-07:00Interesting analogy! I'm trying to look aroun...Interesting analogy! I'm trying to look around and see what there is to see out there, so I can make informed decisions once the time comes.<br /><br />I've never read Kafka, but I should. <br /><br />You've mentioned Young Indiana before and I am definitely thinking I need to find it for my son. He is 6 and is just hooked on Indiana Jones. It sounds like YI would be great for him! I wonder if I can rent it.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-55314170552390417462011-06-27T15:55:36.858-07:002011-06-27T15:55:36.858-07:00This is a marvelous post, Andrew. Admittedly, I ha...This is a marvelous post, Andrew. Admittedly, I have never read Kafka, but your description of The Metamorphosis reminded me of The Fly with Jeff Goldbloom. Love that movie. And not just because of the whole bug thing; the story beneath it all fascinates me. "I'm an insect, who dreamed he was a man and loved it. But now the insect is awake."<br /><br />On the publishing world... I didn't realize NYC publishers (and I only know about the romance publishing companies, so...) are only paying 25% until our summer workshop a few weeks back. And to think: Some online publishers are paying 40%. I mean, that's a pretty big difference! And you're right about making the choice for yourself, about taking that step. It's a huge decision to make, but necessary if you want to pursue this career.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16514163880053470414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-23243165834332006622011-06-27T15:46:17.275-07:002011-06-27T15:46:17.275-07:00It is a great analogy - I like to think of the pub...It is a great analogy - I like to think of the publishing industry like declining nobility. They still have the pomp, impress folks with their name, but ultimately, are a thing of the past.<br /><br />I'd still like to court that princess though, even if she's going to be out on the street in a few years.Rusty Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09887821877521181811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-91319278449855108682011-06-27T11:10:13.420-07:002011-06-27T11:10:13.420-07:00Great post! I've been thinking about this a lo...Great post! I've been thinking about this a lot and I love your analogy. I'm thankful with technology has improved and we have options!Bklosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445205221951596010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7658526372996117205.post-88581389634576856722011-06-27T08:35:10.773-07:002011-06-27T08:35:10.773-07:00I have never read Kafka. But as a non-sequitur, I ...I have never read Kafka. But as a non-sequitur, I have read Neitsche.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.com