Thank you! It was a nice realization. When entire genres of story are dismissed out of hand, I get curious as to why. And when a genre is extremely popular, I think there's probably a really good why to that as well. This is just a theory, but it's interesting to think about.
I love how you've reframed YA as being about discovery. That helps me understand why I'm often drawn to those stories. Now ... if we could just build momentum behind a new genre that takes the discovery element of YA and applies it to middle-aged (and older) characters ... MA? MAD? I don't know - but seems like children and young adults shouldn't be the only ones getting to discover new things about the world and themselves. Seems like we all ought to be learning a little bit every day, and - in service of an engaging narrative - sometimes a whole hell of a lot. ;)
You know, I think it might be time for a MA genre. It's a new stage of discovery. Honestly, once the kids move out on their own, it feels a lot like it did when you're young. It's a whole new world and new life... if you want it. :)
Save me a seat on the ride to Longbourn!
And I, like SuddenlyJamie, love your take on YA and why it's so popular.
Thank you! It was a nice realization. When entire genres of story are dismissed out of hand, I get curious as to why. And when a genre is extremely popular, I think there's probably a really good why to that as well. This is just a theory, but it's interesting to think about.
I love how you've reframed YA as being about discovery. That helps me understand why I'm often drawn to those stories. Now ... if we could just build momentum behind a new genre that takes the discovery element of YA and applies it to middle-aged (and older) characters ... MA? MAD? I don't know - but seems like children and young adults shouldn't be the only ones getting to discover new things about the world and themselves. Seems like we all ought to be learning a little bit every day, and - in service of an engaging narrative - sometimes a whole hell of a lot. ;)
You know, I think it might be time for a MA genre. It's a new stage of discovery. Honestly, once the kids move out on their own, it feels a lot like it did when you're young. It's a whole new world and new life... if you want it. :)
Yes! Longbourne For the win! Love it 😍
LOL, I yam what I yam.