tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post8552392462264428841..comments2024-03-28T06:07:19.165-07:00Comments on Saffron Tree: Toby Jones and Mystery of Time-Travel TourPraba Ramhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12124515962155387444noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-82987850564276894302009-12-14T23:09:55.891-08:002009-12-14T23:09:55.891-08:00Ok, let me 'straight drive' my point - tim...Ok, let me 'straight drive' my point - time travel and cricket -the book 'swept' me off my feet and your review 'bowled me over':)Meera Sriramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16920643047652671176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-25140153407336735752009-12-03T20:52:21.440-08:002009-12-03T20:52:21.440-08:00michael, thanks for the responses.
Regarding boy...michael, thanks for the responses. <br /><br />Regarding boys reading habits, I remember one of the fellow saffrontree blogger wrote sometime back that boys seem to get attached to a central and strong figure. A book that contains a strong figure seem to be more attractive for the young kids. From what I noticed with my son, he prefers books where the main protagonist is a boy and not a girl! <br /><br />btw, I was hoping sehwag would have beaten Don Bradman's record of 309 in a single day yesterday. alas, it did not turn out to be that way.sathishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061644730228380194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-23221815855146258122009-12-03T08:25:15.465-08:002009-12-03T08:25:15.465-08:00Hi again - here are some answers to some EXCELLENT...Hi again - here are some answers to some EXCELLENT questions - have a read and please respond with your own thoughts!!<br /><br />1.How did I hit upon the idea of combining sports writing and fantasy?<br /><br />Well - I think the easy answer is they are both passions of mine. I am always saying to young writers that it's a great idea (esp. if stuck for writing ideas!) to write about things you're passionate about - for me that is sport (cricket) and time travel. And cricket has such wonderful history - it demands some time travel for my characters (and me!!) to go back and visit great matches from the past...<br /><br />2. My thoughts on boys' reading habits compared to girls - it's a really REALLY interesting topic - as a boy I used to love reading sports related stuff - info, facts, scores, numbers, results, records - reading for information. Of course not ALL boys are like this; not at all. But that was the way for me - it wasn't until I got to about year 7 that i started to enjoy reading novels. I think it took me a little longer to make that emotional connection with books - once a reader does that - they are off and away with the wonder of books...<br /><br />3. Test matches over? Gosh,I hope not. As long as there are Ashes Test matches....<br /><br />4. My favourite cricketer at the moment Michael Hussey!<br /><br />5. I loved coming up with the idea of the Master Blaster - the virtual cricket machine - I think I would like to face Shane Warne... NOT the fast bowlers!!<br /><br />6. Yes - girls do play in boys' teams; it is not THAT common, but it certainly happens - esp. with younger aged teams.<br /> <br />I look forward to following the chat about cricket and books!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-82362308997150024892009-12-02T05:50:39.004-08:002009-12-02T05:50:39.004-08:00I am not a cricket person. Well, my inability to c...I am not a cricket person. Well, my inability to catch a ball makes me 'not any kind of sports person'. But I understand the synergy and the over whelming feeling of oneness cricket matches bring.<br /><br />From your review, there is something basic that appeals to every human being cricket fan or not. To me it was the wish to be there in person to witness/be a part of something great.utbtkidshttp://www.utbtkids.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-88764498581734142212009-12-02T05:13:17.741-08:002009-12-02T05:13:17.741-08:00sounds fascinating sathish! picking up this book a...sounds fascinating sathish! picking up this book asap!Choxboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741540918529448553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-78907027452365785802009-12-02T02:43:59.849-08:002009-12-02T02:43:59.849-08:00Oh wow - a comment from the man himself. Cricket i...Oh wow - a comment from the man himself. Cricket is beyond me, but it's such a fascinating concept this is!Poppynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-81274517757739799712009-12-01T17:44:01.719-08:002009-12-01T17:44:01.719-08:00Hi Michael,
Thanks for dropping by here.
Watch...Hi Michael, <br /><br />Thanks for dropping by here. <br /><br />Watching Don making 300 a day will be something.sathishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061644730228380194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-74613964720567181192009-12-01T08:55:18.885-08:002009-12-01T08:55:18.885-08:00Hello - it's michael panckridge here, author o...Hello - it's michael panckridge here, author of the Toby Jones series and writing from India - what a wonderful, exhilarating country! Thank you for your blog here - what a question to ponder... the game I would go back and visit if I could travel through time, like Toby Jones can... I think I would have to go and watch Don Bradman - arguably Australia's greatest ever batsman. So back to Leeds I would go to see him score 300 runs in a day!! I look forward to my visit to Bangalore and perhaps meeting some cricket and book lovers there! Best wishes, MichaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-36984546963954234772009-11-30T09:04:03.488-08:002009-11-30T09:04:03.488-08:00Time travel to any old match? How interesting, Sat...Time travel to any old match? How interesting, Satish - and I could see your passion about cricket in your review as well!Sheelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01892316117026334238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-24058704261689093362009-11-30T06:44:57.916-08:002009-11-30T06:44:57.916-08:00hmm...I know now what to get my bigboy, the husban...hmm...I know now what to get my bigboy, the husband for his upcoming birthday...(for a happy dose of cricket memories from childhood..:-))<br /><br />Love your offbeat picks! Thank you!!Praba Ramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12124515962155387444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-38151456364609791212009-11-30T06:40:55.042-08:002009-11-30T06:40:55.042-08:00Wow! Oh wow! Time travel and cricket! Is there a m...Wow! Oh wow! Time travel and cricket! Is there a more potent combination??? Its staggeringly amazing, the concepts which are born into books...can't wait for the interview, and his answer to your question! I just love your unusual, off the beaten track selections!Tharinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553983156612215920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-21513140079710599532009-11-30T05:55:51.952-08:002009-11-30T05:55:51.952-08:00ssstoryteller - yeah. it is amazing. The first tim...ssstoryteller - yeah. it is amazing. The first time I picked it up with a lot of hesitation; but, it was a romp through out. <br /><br />I am still working on the interview though. will keep you posted about it in this space.sathishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061644730228380194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389926.post-86513691160081020152009-11-30T05:24:58.477-08:002009-11-30T05:24:58.477-08:00Amazing concept for a book...
something about men/...Amazing concept for a book...<br />something about men/boys and cricket...in a book...i'm sure this takes the cake...!<br />waiting to read yr interview!SoulSpacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11919528093576625477noreply@blogger.com