They like it!
I've been reading the first chapters of The Scribe of Irohila to my children, ages 13 and 14. I've read them dozens of middle grade novels in the past because we homeschool, but this is the first time I've read them a novel I wrote.My son said to me, "Compared to the Narnia series, your book is just about on that level. And those books are popular, so why shouldn't yours be?"
I'm so excited to get that kind of feedback. My brother (who never reads children's literature anymore) will be reading a copy of this novel for me too. He's decided to take up the writing of creative non-fiction after he retires and I'm looking forward to seeing what his subject matter choices will be.
Next - I'll be sharing The Scribe of Irohila with my critique group at Forward Motion.
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