Ray's Blog: January 2010
Uv Readers' Group & Online Book Club: The Reluctant Fundamentalist - Discussion Summary
My UV Readers’ Group met last Thursday, 21st January, to discuss The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid and, as always, we had plenty to say! First and foremost that we had found the book an enjoyable and compelling read, with the sinister elements evident from the start and building to a climactic conclusion.
A LOVE-HATE RELATIONSHIPThe...
Posted at 18:28pm on 29th January 2010
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Manuscript Submissions Under A Pen Name
Hi Mel,
I was interested to see what you had posted earlier this month on your blog about formatting a manuscript; it was most helpful.
Could you tell me how you handle using a pen name when it comes to putting the name on each page? Do you put the pen name on each of them,...Posted at 15:45pm on 22nd January 2010
The Reluctant Fundamentalist Discussion Questions - Mel's Online Book Club
Hi! I’m really excited about this new Online Book Club, which is starting today, and hope that you will be, too. The beauty of being a member of a readers’ group is that it encourages you to read books you might not, otherwise, have picked up.
But reading can be a solitary pursuit. Half...
Posted at 12:30pm on 21st January 2010
Transactional Analysis: Getting Off The Drama Triangle Part 1
In any dysfunctional relationship - such as that of the Drama Triangle - knowing and naming the disorder is immensely helpful. In fact, it's often the biggest step in making the changes necessary for personal growth and peace of mind! The first base of Alcoholics Anonymous is introducing yourself: "Hello!...
Mel's Online Book Club: Precis Of The Reluctant Fundamentalist By Mohsin Hamid
THIS PRECIS IS PROVIDED FOR MEL'S ONLINE BOOK CLUB
(but may be reproduced by other Readers' Groups – see
below).
Questions for Discussion will be posted on Thursday 21st January, 2010 when comments will be open for debate for six months. PROTAGONIST
Questions for Discussion will be posted on Thursday 21st January, 2010 when comments will be open for debate for six months. PROTAGONIST
The story is presented as a first person monologue throughout by the protagonist, Changez,...
Posted at 10:57am on 14th January 2010
New Online Book Club: Begins Thursday 21st January 2010.
NEW ONLINE BOOK CLUB:
BEGINS THURSDAY 21st JANUARY
2010.
The book we're studying is The Reluctant Fundamentalist (international bestseller, shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2007) by Mohsin Hamid
Thursday 14th January, 2010, I shall be posting a Precis and Discussion Questions on Mel’s Muse, details here tomorrow.
NEW ONLINE BOOKCLUB: Read the book look at the discussion questions leave your comments debate with...Posted at 22:21pm on 13th January 2010
The Drama Triangle & The Games People Play
I looked, a couple of days ago, at Transactional Analysis – the Drama Triangle in particular:
First as a means of conflict resolution for those experiencing problems with their personal relationships. And second – for writers and aspiring authors – as an innovative way of creating fictional characters. THE GAMES PEOPLE PLAYThe theory of transactional analysis...
Conflict Resolution: Relationship Psychology - And Creating Fictional Characters
What I’m about to tell you will revolutionise the way you perceive your personal relationships. It will also give you immense insight when it comes to creative writing and publishing a book and, in particular, when you’re creating fictional characters. So, whether you are attempting to make sense of your own relationships, or looking for...
Mel On Bbc Radio 5 Live: The Matthew Bannister Show
6th January, 2010
At Midnight
Mel on BBC Radio 5 Live: The Matthew Bannister Show
Debate: Are Christians made to feel awkward, or diffident, about openly declaring aspects of their faith.
The conclusions of this discussion will appear as an event within a day or two of the show.
Posted at 00:00am on 5th January 2010
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