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Originally Posted by Leisha  Sure, we write for the love of writing, but for me I will always have an element of hope, too; one day my work may be read and enjoyed by others. |
Honestly, some people give up hope so quickly, I have to suspect that they never had very much hope to begin with. That's why two or three rejections just gut them.
On the other hand, there are people who show much more determination that I think I would have had under the circumstances. So I'm not without sympathy for those who give up. I was lucky in that I wasn't really put to the test. But I can see what a difference sheer determination has made in the case of some of the writers I know.
And McKillip is very, very good. Sometimes, with her later books, the plots can be hard to follow on a first reading, but the thing to remember is that it doesn't matter; you just go with the beautiful words and impressions. On the other hand,
The Forgotten Beasts of Eld, the book that really established her reputation, has a clearer storyline and the imagery (although still very beautiful) is less dense. That's the one I would recommend.
Could you send someone to the library for you with a list of books?