Comments for Michael Spradlin Blog http://michaelspradlin.com/blog Fulminations and Observations Thu, 17 May 2012 21:42:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comment on What’s your I,Q? by Rachel http://michaelspradlin.com/blog/2012/05/whats-your-iq/comment-page-1/#comment-881 Rachel Thu, 17 May 2012 21:42:19 +0000 http://michaelspradlin.com/blog/?p=1135#comment-881 Sounds like fun and an interesting series. I might have to keep my eye out for those. Good luck on the new project! Sounds like fun and an interesting series. I might have to keep my eye out for those. Good luck on the new project!

]]> Comment on What’s your I,Q? by Janeen http://michaelspradlin.com/blog/2012/05/whats-your-iq/comment-page-1/#comment-879 Janeen Sat, 12 May 2012 22:09:10 +0000 http://michaelspradlin.com/blog/?p=1135#comment-879 I heard about this at the Lit Festival in Warrensburg -- I'm not sure who was more excited me, my kids or you. We can't wait to see what's next from Roland - I've heard/read rumors of 30 Clues, and you IQ's! What great combinations! I'll be reading IQ this summer. Congratulations! Drive safely! I heard about this at the Lit Festival in Warrensburg — I’m not sure who was more excited me, my kids or you. We can’t wait to see what’s next from Roland – I’ve heard/read rumors of 30 Clues, and you IQ’s! What great combinations! I’ll be reading IQ this summer.

Congratulations! Drive safely!

]]> Comment on Going To See The Hunger Games Movie? What’s Your Opinion? by line http://michaelspradlin.com/blog/2012/03/going-to-see-the-hunger-games-movie-whats-your-opinion/comment-page-1/#comment-878 line Tue, 01 May 2012 06:53:54 +0000 http://michaelspradlin.com/blog/?p=1128#comment-878 Hi Michael! Yes, I love the books, but not the ending... It was too sad for me. (I'm not so good writing english, so i hope i haven't made too many mistakes) Hi Michael!
Yes, I love the books, but not the ending… It was too sad for me.
(I’m not so good writing english, so i hope i haven’t made too many mistakes)

]]> Comment on Going To See The Hunger Games Movie? What’s Your Opinion? by Victoria http://michaelspradlin.com/blog/2012/03/going-to-see-the-hunger-games-movie-whats-your-opinion/comment-page-1/#comment-868 Victoria Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:46:59 +0000 http://michaelspradlin.com/blog/?p=1128#comment-868 I totally agree with your opinion, even though I am a huge Hunger Games fan and Finnick Odair lover. I have family and friends that went with me to see it midnight and were offended. Don't listen to what people have to say. Stick with ur opinions! Love Spy Goddess btw. I totally agree with your opinion, even though I am a huge Hunger Games fan and Finnick Odair lover. I have family and friends that went with me to see it midnight and were offended. Don’t listen to what people have to say. Stick with ur opinions!
Love Spy Goddess btw.

]]> Comment on Going To See The Hunger Games Movie? What’s Your Opinion? by Tiffany Lyle http://michaelspradlin.com/blog/2012/03/going-to-see-the-hunger-games-movie-whats-your-opinion/comment-page-1/#comment-833 Tiffany Lyle Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:26:10 +0000 http://michaelspradlin.com/blog/?p=1128#comment-833 I agree with alot Michael had to say about the Hunger Games. I have only read the first book and had a hard time deciding if I liked it or not. The book seems to have a good message but when it came to the part where the girl has to kill others for the safety of her family, I wasn't sure if I agreed with that. The type of books I enjoy are ones like Michael writes. The characters in the book fight only if they have to and I think that it's the better option than resorting to violence to win a game. Like Michael said, I imagine myself in the book as well as members of my family and I'm not sure if I would want to kill others even if it meant the safety of others. I agree with alot Michael had to say about the Hunger Games. I have only read the first book and had a hard time deciding if I liked it or not. The book seems to have a good message but when it came to the part where the girl has to kill others for the safety of her family, I wasn’t sure if I agreed with that. The type of books I enjoy are ones like Michael writes. The characters in the book fight only if they have to and I think that it’s the better option than resorting to violence to win a game. Like Michael said, I imagine myself in the book as well as members of my family and I’m not sure if I would want to kill others even if it meant the safety of others.

]]> Comment on Going To See The Hunger Games Movie? What’s Your Opinion? by Michael P. Spradlin http://michaelspradlin.com/blog/2012/03/going-to-see-the-hunger-games-movie-whats-your-opinion/comment-page-1/#comment-817 Michael P. Spradlin Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:49:46 +0000 http://michaelspradlin.com/blog/?p=1128#comment-817 Janeen thank you for your insightful comment. As I said, books like this are too disturbing for me as a parent. It's my own issue. I have no problem with their success, I applaud Suzanne Collins for writing a provocative book and as I said, anything that raises this much awareness for reading and has people buzzing about any book is a fantastic thing. I'm also glad parents are seeking your opinion. It shows they are being deliberative and considering the age appropriateness of the material their children are being exposed too. Good on them. And your point on the movie versus the book is a valid one. Seeing the movie without reading the book perhaps defeats the purpose. But then again, I'm sure there were thousands who saw the Twilight and Potter films without reading the books. And I promise I'll try to keep writing fun, interesting books with characters who make hard choices but hopefully always the right choice. It's how I roll! Onward! Janeen thank you for your insightful comment. As I said, books like this are too disturbing for me as a parent. It’s my own issue. I have no problem with their success, I applaud Suzanne Collins for writing a provocative book and as I said, anything that raises this much awareness for reading and has people buzzing about any book is a fantastic thing.

I’m also glad parents are seeking your opinion. It shows they are being deliberative and considering the age appropriateness of the material their children are being exposed too. Good on them. And your point on the movie versus the book is a valid one. Seeing the movie without reading the book perhaps defeats the purpose. But then again, I’m sure there were thousands who saw the Twilight and Potter films without reading the books.

And I promise I’ll try to keep writing fun, interesting books with characters who make hard choices but hopefully always the right choice. It’s how I roll!

Onward!

]]> Comment on Going To See The Hunger Games Movie? What’s Your Opinion? by Janeen Kilgore http://michaelspradlin.com/blog/2012/03/going-to-see-the-hunger-games-movie-whats-your-opinion/comment-page-1/#comment-814 Janeen Kilgore Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:46:48 +0000 http://michaelspradlin.com/blog/?p=1128#comment-814 OK, Because I teach 5th graders who have gone absolutely a little nuts over this I read the book, which I finished about 2 hours before I was scheduled to see the movie with my husband, his two high school friends and their wives. I have to say, if you are going to or feel like you are going to have to find out about this -- SEE THE MOVIE, it stays more true to the book than just about any other book/movie combination I have ever seen, EXCEPT, it dramatically reduces the violence. As someone who has read the Templar series as well as the first HG books, the movie did a far better job of making the violence there for necessity and honor than the book did. HG main character Katniss, is in many ways like Sir Thomas. I had a few parents ask my opinion about the book - I am going to tell them no to the book, but maybe yes to the movie, which I think defeats the purpose. I've not read much of the Twilight series either, but I see even less redeeming qualities there. Please keep writing high quality books with morals for my 5th graders - we will continue to love them and visit you in Warrensburg. OK,
Because I teach 5th graders who have gone absolutely a little nuts over this I read the book, which I finished about 2 hours before I was scheduled to see the movie with my husband, his two high school friends and their wives. I have to say, if you are going to or feel like you are going to have to find out about this — SEE THE MOVIE, it stays more true to the book than just about any other book/movie combination I have ever seen, EXCEPT, it dramatically reduces the violence. As someone who has read the Templar series as well as the first HG books, the movie did a far better job of making the violence there for necessity and honor than the book did. HG main character Katniss, is in many ways like Sir Thomas. I had a few parents ask my opinion about the book – I am going to tell them no to the book, but maybe yes to the movie, which I think defeats the purpose. I’ve not read much of the Twilight series either, but I see even less redeeming qualities there.

Please keep writing high quality books with morals for my 5th graders – we will continue to love them and visit you in Warrensburg.

]]> Comment on Going To See The Hunger Games Movie? What’s Your Opinion? by Michael P. Spradlin http://michaelspradlin.com/blog/2012/03/going-to-see-the-hunger-games-movie-whats-your-opinion/comment-page-1/#comment-813 Michael P. Spradlin Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:09:28 +0000 http://michaelspradlin.com/blog/?p=1128#comment-813 Thanks for stopping by the blog Cheryl. Since I haven't read the books, I can't really offer an opinion, but as I said, when books are treated as a cultural phenomenon, even if it takes a movie to do it, I think that's a good thing. Thanks for stopping by the blog Cheryl. Since I haven’t read the books, I can’t really offer an opinion, but as I said, when books are treated as a cultural phenomenon, even if it takes a movie to do it, I think that’s a good thing.

]]> Comment on Going To See The Hunger Games Movie? What’s Your Opinion? by Cheryl Harness http://michaelspradlin.com/blog/2012/03/going-to-see-the-hunger-games-movie-whats-your-opinion/comment-page-1/#comment-812 Cheryl Harness Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:53:58 +0000 http://michaelspradlin.com/blog/?p=1128#comment-812 Well, Michael, I think the points you made are excellent. Still, I about threw my wrist out of whack, turning the pages of those books, which I loved reading - though Ms. Collins' ending of her trilogy did not quite live up to all that had gone before. My nephew and I went to the rather disappointing movie yesterday. I agree w/ the essay in TIME: http://entertainment.time.com/2012/03/21/the-hunger-games-the-odds-are-not-in-your-favor/ Well, Michael, I think the points you made are excellent. Still, I about threw my wrist out of whack, turning the pages of those books, which I loved reading – though Ms. Collins’ ending of her trilogy did not quite live up to all that had gone before. My nephew and I went to the rather disappointing movie yesterday. I agree w/ the essay in TIME: http://entertainment.time.com/2012/03/21/the-hunger-games-the-odds-are-not-in-your-favor/

]]> Comment on Have You Been Pining Away For The Third Spy Goddess Book? by hi http://michaelspradlin.com/blog/2011/10/have-you-been-pining-away-for-the-third-spy-goddess-book/comment-page-1/#comment-806 hi Sat, 03 Mar 2012 03:14:37 +0000 http://michaelspradlin.com/blog/?p=1078#comment-806 dear michael sradlin i loved you spy goddess series and bought myself a nook color so i could read the third one I am dying to see if you right a fourth one and maybe more. i can not live not knowing what happens. i am hoping you will right it and they will come out soon because the only thing i havent read is manga and i dont like them too much. So i especially anticipate the arrival of a fourth or maybe fifth. when im older i want to be a writer and your work makees me want to write more please write more books. Maybe you could even write one from pilar, brent or alex's point of view?? i need more books PLEASE WRITE MORE dear michael sradlin
i loved you spy goddess series and bought myself a nook color so i could read the third one
I am dying to see if you right a fourth one and maybe more. i can not live not knowing what happens. i am hoping you will right it and they will come out soon because the only thing i havent read is manga and i dont like them too much. So i especially anticipate the arrival of a fourth or maybe fifth. when im older i want to be a writer and your work makees me want to write more please write more books. Maybe you could even write one from pilar, brent or alex’s point of view?? i need more books PLEASE WRITE MORE

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