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    The Goblet of Fire was difficult to read for me, I just found it so hard to get through. But the movie was great. I agree that they did a great job on that one. I however do love all of the Harry Potter movies to no end. I can watch them over and over. Sometimes I forget that I am an adult and think to myself " should I be watching these movies so often?" Then I think I'm sure that there must be millions of adults that watch the Harry Potter movies more then their children. Well I hope.
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    I agree with you on that. I think always reading the book first (when you know there is a book) is a smart thing to do. I do sometimes read the books after the movie only simply because I had no idea it was a book first.
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    I have watched all of the movies and have enjoyed them very much. The only Harry Potter book that I felt lacked was Order of the Phoenix, I just felt it dragged out for too long and I got bored. Although the movie was ok, it's my least favorite of the series. I wish there were more series with the Harry Potter, maybe from another point of view like Hermione Granger.
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    I saw a recent interview with her about the book and she describes is as a dark comedy. I'm not sure about this one yet, I will be waiting for reviews first. She mentioned it has things like depression, death, cutting, abuse and I can't seem to find that funny or how you could adapt that to a comedy. I do have an open mind about the book and will sit on it for a few weeks. I agree, I wish there would be more Harry Potter books. I wish she would just keep writing about them and having movies to go with it.
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    In-line with my live events, I have 2 Free Kindle Book Promo Offers on Amazon. It's for my books: The Pile Up http://www.amazon.com/The-Pile-Up-ebook/dp/B008OCFFVU/ and Yesterday I Played in The Rain http://www.amazon.com/Yesterday-Played-The-Rain-ebook/dp/B008OCH1D0 The Free Promo time starts 25-09-2012 and ends on 29-09-2012. Everyone, particularly those who are parents will have a quality book to share with their children on their favourite Kindle device, iPad or any other device with the Kindle app. All you will need to do, is click the links (as above) provided and just 'click to download' on Amazon. I look forward to hearing the reviews from you. Thank you. Warm regards, Robin Thank you. I am enjoying it very much.
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    I do love reading classics. I like reading the old children's stories, for example Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King. Being a children's author myself, I can't help but read children's classics over and over. They bring me inspiration and joyfulness. They bring back so many memories and are full of happiness. I never get tired of reading them.
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    Yes The Green Mile was an excellent movie and book. I also like the old classic books turned into old movies, an example is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Would you agree?
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    Hello!

    RobinA replied to westonw's topic in Introductions

    Hi Wes and welcome. All the best with your book. If your thinking of self publishing or looking for some information I would recommend www.bookcovercafe.com (They helped me with everything, very informative website) There is so much great information on the website, I would recommend setting aside 1 hour to look through it all. I am new myself to this forum and so far everyone has been great. I'm sure you will love this forum.
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    New Girl

    RobinA replied to Gabbie's topic in Introductions

    Hi Gabbie and welcome!
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    Welcome Frank!
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    I completely agree. Also The Man Whose Mother Was a Pirate is a great read. Thank you very much. I am glad you like my list. I'm sure I will be continually expanding that list. Who are favorites?
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    That's an interesting statement. I can see where you are coming from. I'm interested in taking a look at this, do you have an example at all?
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    Haha, don't be embarrassed I am a fan of the comic books turned movies myself, and have enjoyed both. I also agree with you about what you see/read first which I didn't even think of. I think it does have an impact about how you feel after you have read/watched. I guess when you read the book first you build up the characters in your mind and have your own image of them, when the movie comes out and it's a famous actor, your feelings change a little about the book and that lead you to like the book/movie more or hate it. Also, when you watch the movie first the characters that you see are your first impression and you like the movie based on that. Then when you read the book after the movie the characters you see in your head are the actors from the movie. Would you agree with that?
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    That is a great response. I read you reply and thought about it for a while, and I agree with you. It does depend on all of those factors. I definitely would not go and see a movie to prove a point, and I agree with you, why bother seeing it at all. There is a happy medium in the case of books and movies. Sometimes I have seen a movie and thought "wow" and find out later it was a book done years and years ago, and have enjoyed it equally.
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    I agree with you there about The Shawshank Redemption. I loved the movie it was very moving. I just struggled to get through the book for some reason. I just could not feel the emotion and connection in the book, the movie however complete opposite.
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    Yes, I love my own books, they are my favorite. I also love Hans Christian Andersen these are my favorites : The Little Mermaid The Ugly Duckling The Tinderbox The Red Shoes Thumbelina The Snow Queen The Princess and the Pea Also: J. M. Barrie - Peter Pan Michael Bond - The Paddington Bear series Carlo Collodi - The Adventures of Pinocchio Michael Ende - The Neverending Story J. R. R. Tolkien - The Hobbit E. B. White - Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, The Trumpet of the Swan Jules Verne - Journey to the Center of the Earth, 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea Chris Van Allsburg - Jumanji, The Polar Express, The Garden of Abdul Gasazi These are not in any order. They are pure classics and one day I hope to be in that group. You all have good taste in authors. Thank you so much. I am loving this forum! Everyone is very nice and supportive.
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    I completely agree that Fight Club was a brilliant book made into a brilliant film. I've never seen anything like it. I don't think any movie will be able to replace Fight Club. Also 20,000 Leagues under the sea was a great book. Very old book but a classic none the less. The original movie was in 1954. Then they re-did a new version of it I think , in 1997? Has anyone seen both? I'm going to watch The Princess Bride. Thank you for the preview. Looks like an oldie but a goodie. They have some good actors in that movie.
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    I loved all of the Harry Potter books and I must say that the movies were brilliant and were how I imagined they would be. The first book is my favorite. Even to this day I love reading it and watching the movie with the kids. There is just something magical that sparks your imagination and even at my age and being an author myself that I love how it is so captivating. I agree with you there.
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    I'm not sure if she is doing another one. I hope so. I also noticed that you profile picture is of the vampire academy, I'm guessing you have read the first book? Did you like it?
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    However I do think the world is slowing changing, I think a turning point was the Harry Potter and Twilight books that stand out for. Teenagers went crazy for them and I think maybe now they like to read but don't show it, they read in private.
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    I hate having one chapter to go in a good book. Sometimes I wont read that chapter for a week because I don't want it to end. Then when I do and have finished it, I feel a little lost because I don't know what do next. LOL
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    Hi Kell, Thank you for the reply I enjoyed reading it. I haven't seen The Princess Bride, is it a good movie you recommend? Is it suitable for children? I have a lot of friends who agree with you on the Twilight books. Sometimes I do like it when they bring out movies, specially when I didn't know it came from a book. So it does serve a purpose. I guess the good come with the bad.
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    Do you think books turned into movies do it justice? I think it's a very good question. After spending much time thinking about this question I have come to the conclusion that I prefer to read the book and that I don't think turning them into movies do the book any justice. For example: I read the Twilight books a few years ago before the movies and I enjoyed it very much and had a image in my head of what the character were like and looked. Then the movie came out and they left so much out. I mean I still liked the Twilight movies, I must admit I did enjoy them all. But when I look at the book now I don't see my original thoughts anymore. It's all changed. Or how about the classic Journey to the center of the earth? I think they shredded it to bits. Yes the movie in general was entertaining, it just wasn't anywhere near the book. ( I thought) If we go a bit younger again how about Diary of a wimpy kid? any thoughts on this one? Tell me what your kids thought, would like to get a younger opinion. Please tell me you thoughts, what do you think? Do you have any other books to movie examples? Robin
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    My favorite books are (Children's book category) Yesterday I Played in the Rain The Pile Up Treasure Island Matilda Spot I just feel there is something about children's books that brings back memories and those memories last forever and get passed on through the family.
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    Morning, Yes it's my name. I'm a children's book author so my name is everywhere, my website, Facebook, everything. I'm on this forum to get to know people and talk to people all over the world about children's books and try and spread the children book community. So I can mingle and meet fellow authors and help each other. Warm regards, Robin
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