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Reasons to read The House in the Old Wood, No. 7

11 Jun

You’re fascinated with peeking into topics you haven’t had the opportunity to learn a lot about. Karia has to learn to read another language. But did you know that some languages aren’t written using an alphabet? That prefixes and suffixes are not the only ways to modify a word? That there’s more to understanding a language than knowing the words and the grammar? You will after you read The House in the Old Wood, because the twists and turns of languages are among the story’s twists and turns. Or you could read a linguistics textbook. Your choice. Read The House in the Old Wood and you’ll get a fascinating glimpse into linguistics.

Is there anything you don’t know a lot about, but you think would be fascinating to get a glimpse into?

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Reasons to read The House in the Old Wood, No. 6

10 Jun

You like people. It’s really easy when you’re writing a fantasy novel to make the setting the star of the story. Or to focus on the plot, or perhaps even some rare artifact with mystical powers (oooh, shiny!). I’m not saying that’s bad; some readers are looking for stories like that. In The House in the Old Wood, I focused on the characters. Reading the book, you’ll meet people you’ll enjoy spending time with. People who have real struggles and emotions, who make mistakes and say the wrong thing and generally are just trying to get along in life, like you are. If you want a story about people, read The House in the Old Wood.

Do you have any favorite characters from books you’ve read?

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Reasons to read The House in the Old Wood, Nos. 4 and 5

7 Jun

Just in time for the weekend, a bonus reason …

You like fantasy. The House in the Old Wood will whisk you away to another world, not by telling you tales of fantastical places and amazing stuff, but by getting back to good storytelling. A fascinating storyline. Great characters. A unique setting that doesn’t overwhelm the story and characters. The House in the Old Wood is fantasy the way it’s supposed to be.

You don’t like fantasy. Yep, you read that right. The House in the Old Wood is fantasy. And if you don’t like fantasy, you should read this book. Several people have told me they don’t normally read fantasy, but they enjoyed The House in the Old Wood. One reviewer wrote, “I’m a die-hard mystery reader. … I loved this book.” Read The House in the Old Wood because even if it’s not your usual genre, it’s a good read.

What genre of books do you normally read?

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Reasons to read The House in the Old Wood, No. 3

6 Jun

You like a good laugh now and then. I laugh, or at least I am amused, a lot. I like making people laugh, or at least seeing them roll their eyes when I make a joke. As you read The House in the Old Wood, you may be amused. You may laugh out loud. You may simply roll your eyes. But you won’t be bored.

What authors make you laugh? What books amuse you?

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Reasons to read The House in the Old Wood, No. 2

5 Jun

You love your parents. I don’t understand why so many books and movies portray parents as buffoons at best, or even abusive and cruel. Sure, I had issues with my parents growing up, but I still loved them, and I knew they loved me. And I know my kids had problems with me as they grew up, and I sure wasn’t perfect. But I always loved them, and I think they knew it. I think that’s a more common experience. If you want to read a book where parents get treated like real people for a change, The House in the Old Wood is for you.

What are some of your parents’ favorite sayings? Things you heard a lot as you grew up?

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