tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653054316034313815.post8860615658645951771..comments2013-08-24T12:07:34.778-06:00Comments on bewitched by books: Zoe & Zak and the Yogi's CurseJaymehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01150546082029507331noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8653054316034313815.post-58758065899958154492013-08-24T12:07:34.778-06:002013-08-24T12:07:34.778-06:00Hi Jayme
Thank you very much for taking the time ...Hi Jayme<br /><br />Thank you very much for taking the time to read and review both of the Zoe & Zak books.<br />I also appreciate that you flagged your concern over my use of the word "coolie" in the book. I have spent a lot of time in India and have also stayed in touch with many of my friends that I made while I was over there. As part of my research for the series, I run things by many of them. Coolie was one of those words. While I was in India it was a commonly used term, but I had happened upon that Wikipedia entry you referenced as well. So I recontacted several Indian friends and asked them specifically if coolie would be considered derogatory or a racial slur. They all assured me that it was a completely appropriate word to use for a porter which is how I used it in the book. I try to keep the book as authentic as possible regarding Indian daily life. However, your concern may reflect that of some of my readers, so I will address it in the book so as to lay these concerns to rest. Thank you again for your time and your thoughtful comments.<br />Cheers,<br />LarsLars Guignardhttp://www.larsguignard.comnoreply@blogger.com