Conversations with the creators of the best in science fiction and fantasy. If you love SF literature, are an author or aspire to become one, you'll enjoy this podcast.
Middle-school teachers bringing you tips and techniques fresh from the real-world classroom environment. Discussions on education, ideas for parents and teachers
Show Notes:
Lorrie and Sheila discuss service projects in the classroom and chat with Frank Beddor.
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anniversary
service projects
The Good Fight by Ralph Nader
theme unit
What Do You Stand For by Barbara Lewis
no kill policy
helping the homeless, elderly, etc…
incorporating other subjects
risking lives
Challenge Day
Kevin Mason
MySpace accounts Mrsonion42
LorrieMennenga
Interview with Frank Beddor author of The Looking Glass Wars.
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controversy over story
not a rewrite of Alice in Wonderland
trilogy
playing card
lookingglasswars.com
Sheila’s learning to play World of Warcraft
I really enjoy most of the DP and DPWC podcasts, and generally agree with the views and reviews aired in them. For this very reason, I have to say I am very disappointed with the completely uncritical rave that you have gifted to Frank Beddor. Has anybody noticed his quality as a writer? It’s TERRIBLE!! Forget the plot. The plot is fine. And the controversy is not at issue. The story itself would probably be wildly successful…IF it were placed in the hands of someone who could actually WRITE. This guy seems like he needs remedial writing lessons. I guess this is the real issue that I would have wanted you to address - especially considering your show is supposed to advise us parents about reading/writing for our children. Sorry for my negative rant, but I really was unimpressed. There must be many more aspiring authors who deserve this kind of attention much more than Beddor does.
The interesting thing about reading and writing is that there is a lot of subjectivity to it. Lorrie and I both read the book and both enjoyed it. If we hadn’t enjoyed the book we would not have asked the author for an interview. Lorrie and I hope you continue to listen to the show.