Once someone said to me, "It's just pulp fiction." And they ought to be thankful that I have a lot of self control. In fact, I just listened to a video that talked about how genre or commercial fiction doesn't address social issues or talk about deep topics [worse yet, it used The Hunger Games as an example]. You've probably heard similar things before. "Fiction doesn't matter because it's not real."
So here's why it does matter.
Oh, and I'm linking up with Footnotes [psst, there's about a week left if you want to join up too!].
Sorry about the video lighting and the weird audio. And my face in the still frame looks like one of those odd moments when you pause a Disney movie. . . but that's not related.
So what do you think? And would you read a mildly ranty post on deep topics found in THG?
I love your vlogs so much! You articulate your thoughts so well, and you seem comfortable on camera. I agree with you fiction is so much more then people think, it can help you deal with things. You're so pretty by the way! *desperately hoping that doesn't sound creepy*
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Thanks! I try at least. Really though, you have no idea how many times it took me to just say Emily's and my blog names. XD I think once I get started it works out. It's just the starting that's the problem. And thanks!
DeleteWait, whaaaaa? How can anyone say genre fiction doesn't address social issues or deep topics????? Like, I've even read vampire paranormal romance that addressed social issues about prejudice and whatnot, so... Anyway, that quote is perfect! It's so true---even when books are about supernatural creatures or dystopian worlds or space, characters still experience the same emotions and many of the same struggles and issues that we do.
ReplyDeleteExactly. I don't understand people who think less of genre fiction because it's not "literary." Sometimes people give me weird looks for reading a YA, sci-fi or dystopian after they've learned I'm an English major. I hate it when they think genre fiction is "uncultured," when in reality, depending on the book, it can raise some interesting questions and thoughts.
DeleteOhmygosh yes, love love love this vlog! And whaaat, the second I hear the accent I was like woah she's Canadian! But no, you're from Texas?? And that's what Texas looks like??? Damn, I really need to learn more about the US and accents. And I fully hate it when people say things like that about fiction, like it can easily address the same issues just in a different atmosphere and location and everything, it's really not that difficult to make the same issues still important, you know? Literally agree with everything you say here.
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XD I didn't realize I sound Canadian? That's great though. And, yes, Texas isn't too bad to look at depending where in TX you are. I'm glad you liked it!
DeleteHeya pal! So, this was a great vid, I took notes during it so as to remember what to I want to say (yes really). My mum is sitting next to me on the sofa in my grandma's living room (I watched the vlog w my headphones in, though I'm sure my fam would all have appreciated your thoughts!) and she was like "who's that?" and I said, "it's Ashley!" and she said, "oh ... she's beautiful!"
ReplyDeleteAnd I was like well yes don't I keep SAYING she's not a middle-aged man ...
Whaaat a great quotation! (Though before getting to the quotation, my three thoughts were 1. cute necklace!, 2. TEXAS IS SO PRETTY!, and 3. "ooh look there's my name and my blog on the screen I'M FAMOUS". Also -- I know I said three thoughts but this is four, fight me -- it made me laugh when you said "or you could just go rogue and do whatever you want". Unusual advice, coming from you ... ;) ) But yeah, I love that quotation. Fiction is our way of understanding the world, not hiding from it. People who don't understand that are weird. Fiction is amazing because it can present us new with worlds, and yet fill them with things and people we recognise. That's what leads us, as you said, to ask the question: what if?
"I write weird stuff basically" -- Ashley Goodnow 2k17
Haha, so it's finally been established. I am exactly who I say I am. That's hilarious though. XD
Deletea. Thanks, I've had it... forever? I don't know anymore b. Indeed, it is. I still need to put a TX video together c. I know! Isn't it exciting! Ahem, glad you liked it. So true! I like how you used the word 'hiding.' Fiction isn't a form of hiding from reality, it's a form of facing the truth.
XD Well, that one's on record, I guess.