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Best question answer at the Virginia book signing
Griffyn612:
--- Quote from: Slowpool on June 11, 2018, 07:16:11 PM --- It's entirely possible I was reading too much into it, granted. And perhaps scorn isn't the right word; maybe defiance? He was very measured and polite on the surface, but to me this seemed like a very pointed question (to my ears, the lady might as well have thrown the glove down) and Jim responded with just as much, but much more effectively veiled sass. "I don't try to inject my politics into my writing, and I don't like it when people do that". That's how I remember his words (paraphrased, of course), and at some point I could swear I saw him squinting back at her with something like annoyance. That final look he gave the crowd when he was done, that shrugging "so yeah, wadda ya gonna do" face really sealed it for me.
Again, I might be projecting; I hate it when people inject politics and social commentary into stories for its own sake, especially when it detracts from the narrative. Hearing Jim say what he did tickled me to no end. If I catch the video and it turns out not to have gone down how I remember it, I'll be sure to amend my statement.
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I'd agree that he was gently insisting that he'll continue to build his world in the way he always has, and wants to, rather than twisting its entertainment purpose into a political agenda. I just didn't pick up on any vehemence for her or her idea.
I guess if I had to describe it , it was more like Michael sitting back and calming stating that others could do as they like, but he was going to do what he felt was right.
wardenferry419:
--- Quote from: Griffyn612 on June 11, 2018, 02:36:55 PM ---He didn't come across as scornful to me, nor did he seem to be glaring. I thought it was pretty polite rebuff to the question. But everyone interpets things differently.
Garrett filmed the session, so it should be posted soon.
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It's on youtube. I searched "Jim Butcher Maclean" and there is another one recent one from Texas. Buutcher said something that he writes to entertain and not to preach. Thinking of a character in relation to diversity is not something he seems to consider. The questioner DID seem to have a little disdain for how some of the female characters are visualized.
Slowpool:
--- Quote from: Griffyn612 on June 11, 2018, 09:29:51 PM ---I'd agree that he was gently insisting that he'll continue to build his world in the way he always has, and wants to, rather than twisting its entertainment purpose into a political agenda. I just didn't pick up on any vehemence for her or her idea.
I guess if I had to describe it , it was more like Michael sitting back and calming stating that others could do as they like, but he was going to do what he felt was right.
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So I saw a video of the Q&A; it was with an extremely old camera, blurry beyond belief, so I can't really tell if his expression is accurate to what I remember. If the glare is there, I think it's when he says "I'm planning on writing the story I want to write, and the story that appeals to me and the story that I think will sell well." I still feel like I can hear a hint of "shove off" in his final statement of "You should never preach harder than you can entertain, and uh... I don't like preaching."
So yeah, definitely not scorn- but I still feel like he was putting out "bite me" vibes. Less passive to my mind than Michael, but not so confrontational as I originally remember.
Griffyn612:
--- Quote from: wardenferry419 on June 12, 2018, 12:27:50 AM ---It's on youtube. I searched "Jim Butcher Maclean" and there is another one recent one from Texas. Buutcher said something that he writes to entertain and not to preach. Thinking of a character in relation to diversity is not something he seems to consider. The questioner DID seem to have a little disdain for how some of the female characters are visualized.
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There was likely some passion in her voice on the subject. She herself wasn't what you'd call the "Dresdenverse Standard" of tall willowy blonde. She was likely speaking from a personal interest in seeing others like herself portrayed (honestly, she was very close to what I've always pictured Charity as, only younger) which is a common subject these days. Representation is incredible for those that don't normally have it.
But I think both sides were respectful. She seemed disappointed in his response, but that's her right, as is his desire to tell his story as he sees it.
Dina:
I was really irritated reading this thread and felt very sorry for the girl. Griff, I love you :)
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