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July 6, 2011

Gearin' Up to Get an Agent--Week 1

Oooh, getting this post in a bit late in the day, but here's my "greatest, dumbest, weirdest...just whatever kind of writing question you have" question for the Gearin' Up to Get an Agent Blog O Rama (see widget in sidebar):

I still get a bit perplexed by the difference between Fantasy and Magical Realism. I believe fantasy has lots of magical elements and magical realism has 1 or 2 magical aspects in an otherwise normal world. Any other feedback on this? I'd love some comparison titles :-))
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13 comments:

  1. Kristi's Book NookJuly 6, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    This is a good question. I wish I had an answer. ;o)

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  2. Lori M. LeeJuly 6, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Agent Jennifer Laughran explains it pretty well here: http://literaticat.blogspot.com/2010/10/big-ol-genre-glossary.html

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  3. Angela CothranJuly 6, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I think you have the perfect definition, at least how I understand it :)

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  4. Andrea MackJuly 6, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    I think you've defined it well. Right now I'm reading a middle grade novel called "Spells & Sleeping Bags" by Sarah Mlynowski which I would consider magical realism. It is set in a summer camp, and the main character and her sister are witches, but none of the other girls are (so far). I find magical realism fascinating, because it adds a twist to the reality we're familiar with.

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  5. RAD - Dot PainterJuly 6, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Just to throw in another wrench. Then is "Harry Potter" Fantasy and Magical Realism? Can a book be both?

    I think your description nails it though.

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  6. Laura BarnesJuly 7, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    I think Harry Potter creates a whole new world, which makes it fantasy. Magical realism really doesn't change anything about our world except for that one thing. Savvy is a good magical realism example.

    Great question.

    Laura
    laurabwriter.blogspot.com

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  7. Christine DanekJuly 7, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Great question and I think your definition is spot on.
    Thanks.

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  8. DeanaJuly 7, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I wouldn't know how to add to the great way you explained it. Fantasy is creation and Magiical Realism is our world with magic.

    Thanks so much for joining in the fun!

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  9. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Thanks this is new to me.
    I'm following you now.

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  10. Donna K. WeaverJuly 7, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I never knew enough to ask the question. Now I had both the question and the answer. Awesome!

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  11. PK HREZOJuly 9, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    I think you nailed it, at least how I understand it Magical realism adds fantasy to our contemporary world.

    Nice to meet you! :)

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  12. AnonymousJuly 9, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    I think you defined it well too. I have a story on submission that is magical realism and I would definitely not call it fantasy.

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  13. Maeve FrazierJuly 10, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Great post! I think you defined it well. Thanks for sharing. - Maeve

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