Fantasy Survey: Can I ask you to take a moment...?

[Dave Hardenbrook]

Dear friends,

This Saturday, I will be speaking at the annual Oz Convention in Dana
Point, CA, regarding the future of L. Frank Baum's "Wizard of Oz"
series, and why it has been (thus far) largely trumped by Harry Potter
and other contemporary fantasy series.  (So that many people don't even
realize it *is* a series, thinking it's just an MGM movie starring
Judy Garland!)

What I would like to find out is the general public impression of
Oz vs. other fantasy series.  I know I'm hardly taking a scientific
sample: a number of people whose opinions I trust + a number
of fellow afficionados of one of Oz's rivals (Harry).  But I
would just like to get a few opinions to get an idea...

So here's my little survey.  Thanks ahead for your participation.  It
will help me a lot in my speech! --

1. Have you ever read any of the "Oz" books by L. Frank Baum and other
authors? (Y/N)

2. If yes, what did you like about them?  What did you not like?

3. Do you like to read fantasy in general? (Y/N)

4. If yes, what is your favorite fantasy series?

5. What do you like about that series?

6. Which of the the following do you believe enhances a good fantasy
(or fiction in general)? :

   -- Interesting plotlines?
   -- Unexpected plot twists?
   -- Complex, multi-dimensional characters?
   -- Coherent, non-self-contradicting story continuity?
   -- Science fiction elements?
   -- Action / Adventure elements?
   -- Romantic Elements?
   -- Sexual Elements / Nudity?

   
Thanks again!

-- 
Dave