![]() Some say it’s the onset of puberty, but these biological changes are no longer reflected by a society that continues to treat the individual like a child until they are in their late teens. There is no definitive moment or test that signals the end of childhood. The line between boyhood and manhood is becoming increasingly blurred. ![]() Something that I have long thought was missing in modern Western culture is a secular coming-of-age ritual for young men. And it’s a topic that has consumed my thoughts for the rest of the weekend. One of the topics we discussed was coming-of-age rituals in Young Adult Fantasy books. Thanks to my friend Cassie for the photo. He’s clearly pondering the great mysteries of life in this photo. Joe finished the session by giving some valuable advice on writing to the audience. Its sequel, Half the World, was released just a few weeks ago, with the final book to follow later this year. We spoke about a range of subjects, including the experience of writing for a younger audience, writing to deadlines, the role of female characters in fantasy novels, and the general evolution of the genre. ![]() ![]() The first book, Half a King, was released in 2014. His new series, The Shattered Sea, is aimed at a Young Adult audience. It was an enjoyable experience – Joe’s trademark wit certainly extends beyond his novels, and he had a lot of pertinent points to make about the genre of fantasy. On Saturday I had the privilege of hosting a conversation with British fantasy author Joe Abercrombie at the 2015 Perth Writers Festival. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |