[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fWKAAiEOMXnYpHMBMz7GRHr-8jgFl5BBfdUyGHm7PVZg":3,"$ffV4NzAliKl6EpG1PF2DDI5WhEGtEwByMj9wqNcKwRvw":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},215593,"Tony Bradman","T",18,null,"tony-bradman",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":79},[14,22,29,36,42,48,55,61,67,73],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3978748,"I don't usually like teen novels written in the present tense, particularly those told from a first-person viewpoint. Too many writers seem to believe that using either or both devices automatically imbues their stories with deep seriousness and a contemporary feel.",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":28},3978735,"There are several occupational hazards for book reviewers, chief among them being the Curse of the Jaded Palate - that sinking feeling when you start reading a new book and begin to suspect that you've seen it all before.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nTony Bradman, a British poet and writer, likely wrote these words during his career as a book reviewer and editor for various publications. As he navigated the literary scene in the late 20th century, he would have been acutely aware of the pressure to stay current with new releases while maintaining a discerning palate.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nThe Curse of the Jaded Palate reveals a profound paradox at the heart of creative endeavors: the necessity of both originality and familiarity. Bradman's sentiment acknowledges that true innovation often arises from within, yet is frequently stifled by an over-reliance on novelty for its own sake.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo avoid succumbing to the Curse of the Jaded Palate, modern creatives must cultivate a delicate balance between homage and innovation. By embracing both the constraints of their genre and the freedom to experiment within them, they can unlock fresh perspectives that honor the past while pushing against its boundaries.",{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":35},3978725,"These days it seems that every big, new, heavily promoted children's book is rather like the ghost of poor old Jacob Marley. Each one comes trailing a long, clanking chain of references - in the form of overexcited press releases and slightly hysterical jacket blurbs - to bestsellers of a supposedly similar nature.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nTony Bradman's quote is likely from his book \"The Writing Game\" (2000), a collection of essays that reflect his experiences as a writer, editor, and advocate for children's literature. At the time of writing, Bradman was dealing with the commercialization of children's publishing and the pressure to produce bestsellers. This sentiment echoes his concerns about the homogenization of children's literature and the impact on original storytelling.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nBradman's quote reveals a paradoxical truth: that success can be suffocating, as it brings an expectation for replication rather than innovation. By highlighting the \"clanking chain\" of references to previous bestsellers, Bradman critiques the industry's reliance on formulaic approaches, which stifle genuine creativity.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nWhen facing pressure to produce a successful follow-up project or conform to market trends, remember that true originality often lies in breaking free from established formulas. To stay creative and innovative, consider embracing failure as an essential step towards growth, rather than trying to replicate past successes.",{"id":37,"quote_text":38,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":39,"source":40,"quote_tag":41,"commentary":9},3978723,"If your characters are two-dimensional and your plot uncompelling, it won't matter how incredibly detailed and believable your fantasy world might be.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":43,"quote_text":44,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":45,"source":46,"quote_tag":47,"commentary":9},3978704,"Once the world has been created, the fantasy author still has to bring the story's characters to life and unfold a gripping plot. That's why good fantasy is such a hard act to bring off.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":49,"quote_text":50,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":51,"source":52,"quote_tag":53,"commentary":54},3978698,"Fantasy is a demanding genre.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nTony Bradman, a British children's author, likely penned this quote in the context of his career in the late 20th century. As a writer of fantasy novels, Bradman navigated the challenges of crafting engaging stories that transported readers to new worlds. His experience in the genre, which often requires a delicate balance between creativity and commercial appeal, likely influenced his perspective on the demands of fantasy writing.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote \"Fantasy is a demanding genre\" reveals a counter-intuitive truth: fantasy writing is not about letting the imagination run wild, but rather about harnessing it to meet the expectations of the reader. Bradman's statement highlights the tension between creative freedom and narrative responsibility, suggesting that fantasy authors must navigate a fine line between innovation and audience engagement.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen approaching creative projects, remember that even the most imaginative endeavors require a deep understanding of their audience and the conventions of the genre. To successfully navigate this tension, focus on developing a keen sense of your target audience's needs and desires, while still allowing yourself the freedom to innovate and push boundaries within the established genre guidelines.",{"id":56,"quote_text":57,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":58,"source":59,"quote_tag":60,"commentary":9},3978689,"I have to confess that I've never been a great fan of Christmas or, as it's known in our house, The Monster That Ate the Last Third of the Year. It's mostly the rampant consumerism I object to, but I'm also a little wary of the annual crop of new Christmas stories and sometimes wonder why anyone bothers.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":62,"quote_text":63,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":64,"source":65,"quote_tag":66,"commentary":9},3978681,"My parents were of the generation that lived through the Second World War, but I grew up listening to my mother recounting her dad's tales about his terrible experiences during the Gallipoli campaign in 1915 and later on the Western Front.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":68,"quote_text":69,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":70,"source":71,"quote_tag":72,"commentary":9},3978674,"I studied Wilfred Owen for my English A Level, and that led me to Sassoon and Blunden, Rosenberg and Thomas.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":74,"quote_text":75,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":76,"source":77,"quote_tag":78,"commentary":9},3978658,"Mum told me stories about her time in the Women's Royal Navy, and about her dad, who had died before I was born - he'd been sent to Australia as a child, then joined the Australian Army in the First World War and fought at Gallipoli.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":80,"totalPages":81,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":82},1,2,10]