#WritingInspiration is one space through which I am going to introduce some amazing writers to you.
Today, let’s talk about Madeleine L’Engle. Have you have read any of her books? She wrote children’s books primarily. But it was her adult fiction novels that won her a gamut of awards, honors, and medals.
Did you know her novel A Wrinkle in Time was voted the number two children’s novel behind Charlotte’s Web. With a ‘Lifetime Achievement’ from the ‘World Fantasy Awards’ to the ‘National Humanities Medal’, she was not only an amazing writer but an equally inspiring figure; someone to look up to.
Here’s one of her quotes that I’ve pledged to follow till my last breath. Do the same and it’ll do you much good.
One of her other quotes that’s stayed with me since I was kid is this:
“You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.”
That’s all for today, folks!
What did you think of the advice? Of the three things, Late Ms. L’Engle asks writers to follow, how many do you find worth your time?
Happy writing till we meet next.
Until then, carpe diem! 🙂
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Wonderful message Asha! Thanks for sharing your light that’s alive in your heart and spirit with us all! You are a genuine gem! Have a very lovely and blessed weekend!
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Thanks, Wendell. May you be blessed.
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I love it all and I completely agree.
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Thanks! Happy to know.
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Awesome quote… Thanks for sharing… I am new here but I will keep your quote in mind and try to make a good out of it
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Thanks, dear. Well, since you’re new, a very warm welcome to you. I hope you enjoy your time here. And feel free to look around. 😉
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Awesome quote Asha, saved it to my pinterest. I do write or at least try to write everyday but am lagging in the other two. Thanks for the reminder!
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Well, with our hectic routines, it does get tedious to follow up on things we’d rather do. But as long as you write consistently, I guess everything else falls in place. 🙂 Happy to see you around.
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thanks for the info be blessed
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No problem. Be happy too, Caroline.
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I loved this book as a child and now my daughter is loving it as her teacher reads it to their 3/4 grade class! My daughter is so excited for the movie to come out soon, but luckily will have read the book first=) Great post and wonderful author! ~Anne
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Hey Anne! How have you been? Your daughter really is fortunate to be able to read or be read to, such books at such an early age. I wish I had the luck. And well, I am now excited about the movie. Although, in India most Hollywood movies are never released, unless they mean commercial success; or so I guess!
Much delighted to have you over. Hoping all swell.
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Very well! My daughter is lucky. She has been read to since she was born and continues to prefer being read to, but has a love for reading books and drawing. She wants to be an author/illustrator=). It really is so important to read to children. Even though she still struggles with spelling words, she has an amazing vocabulary. We are reading the sequel to “The War that Saved My Life,” right now. They are both absolutely wonderful novels that I would highly recommend. Hope you have been well and have found some new endeavors! How has your father been? ~Anne
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It is so nice to learn so much about your daughter. She seems so full of life and God bless her. That she wants to be an author feels so good. She may have a thousand stories to share, I wish. TWTSML is new to me, so I need to check out on that one. father has been all right for most bit and then he gets caught in the current of biological illnesses. Thank you for asking. Felt so good to know you care enough to check on him. You’re a star. Anne.
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Thank you Asha. I was so grateful that you asked my opinion about documenting the lives of your parents after one of the posts I wrote. When I see you, I think of that right away. You’re in my thoughts, and I hope you get a chance to read the books. Being an avid reader, you would go through them quickly! ~Anne
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I wait for these books then, more than my next breath. Do let me know, Anne. You’re forever in my thoughts as well. Be happy. Love. Asha.
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Thanks for sharing Madeleine which is powerful and makes so much sense, Asha.
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It does, isn’t it? I remember when I came across her quote for the first time, it hit him so hard, that in mere minutes, I was tearing down the internet searching for all of her quotes. She is amazing.
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In fact, I never read about her and glad through you got the chance. Thank you Asha 🙂
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Well, I am happy then. I hope to read her books this year. I am trying to get my hands on some of her titles.
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I loved A Wrinkle in Time. Thanks for the advice. I love this. What a great post Asha. Just awesome.
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And you’re mighty awesome as well. Hope you know that.
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Aww thanks Asha that’s so sweet. I do. I have awesome people like you to tell me.
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Great post 👍
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Thank you, lady love.
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Welcome my little wise girl.
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Haha! How was Christmas and New Year’s??
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Oh ! Nothing to tell you about. How about you ?
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Oops! Okay! I had a splendid time. I was traveling to meet a friend. It was such a relaxing weekend at parents. Life is so simple and satisfying if you just wait and stare a while.
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Aah I lovedd A wrinkle in time!
I read it a few years ago, but I absolutely loved it! ❤
Such a great writer she is!
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Well, you comment makes me go all running here and there, looking under bedsheets and under the couches, to find a book of it.
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