An individual's life picture is an extremely complicated puzzle. Just when you think you know someone, they surprise you. I hope the pieces of my life make an acceptable picture to you.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
This is for anyone who wishes to post a question/comment to me, but not to a specific post of mine.
I got here through EE's website. I just wanted to say that what I've read of your writing on this website is very nice. Your fiction isn't in a genre I'm likely to read, so it's hard for me to offer constructive criticism there, except for technical writing issues (I was the anon. who spoke of staying in POV). BUT your writing on this blog is evocative, restrained (i.e., "controlled") and quite lovely. Even the review about the Christmas children's book. You have a nice style.
I'm a lawyer who took time off to raise my kids and now that they are in school, I am writing. (And thinking of returning to work. But am in no rush--writing is more fun.) I write mostly short stories. Here's a thought for you to consider: A short story should, if it is effective, end in a way that surprises the reader while at the same time seems inevitable to him. Shock--then, "of course!" The seeds were there, but he doesn't see the whole until the end.
Sometimes things work out in life the same way.
You seem to have a deep yearning to be published. Not just to write, because you are writing. And it's clear you love your WIP. But have you ever thought about doing something with your memories of your childhood?
I must confess, reading your first paragraph was about the nicest thing that's happened to me in what seems like a long while.
I agree with you on the writing. I am never so fulfilled as when I am writing something - particularly if it is something I enjoy. As to my preferred genre, I like to get as far away from reality as I can when I write, read or watch a film.
A short story should, if it is effective, end in a way that surprises the reader while at the same time seems inevitable to him.
Yeah, I try to do that. But whenver I try to write anything 'short', it seems to grow, like pouring a can of pop into a cup with ice. Everything just foams all over the place. I get too into the characters and their background stories.
Sometimes things work out in life the same way.
I'm counting on it. I don't know what's in store for me, but I honestly believe that - at some point in time (or out of it) - I am going to know I belong at last.
You seem to have a deep yearning to be published.
I do, and I don't know why. Maybe it's ego. I don't know. I do know I want to make people happy. I want them to feel good - about themselves and about life in general. Perhaps it is because I don't, and I hate to think others feel like this. (That may be ego, too.)
But have you ever thought about doing something with your memories of your childhood?
I have, actually. It has resurfaced again as I began my House of My Youth installments, and my writings about Stephen, the best friend I ever had: male, female or whatever. I don't know how to go about it, though.
Thank you again for visting, Jennifer. Thank you so much for the nice things you said about my writing. Please come back to visit, and do not hesitate to critique my stories and such. Not everything I write goes to Evil Editor.
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Hi BBJD,
I got here through EE's website. I just wanted to say that what I've read of your writing on this website is very nice. Your fiction isn't in a genre I'm likely to read, so it's hard for me to offer constructive criticism there, except for technical writing issues (I was the anon. who spoke of staying in POV). BUT your writing on this blog is evocative, restrained (i.e., "controlled") and quite lovely. Even the review about the Christmas children's book. You have a nice style.
I'm a lawyer who took time off to raise my kids and now that they are in school, I am writing. (And thinking of returning to work. But am in no rush--writing is more fun.) I write mostly short stories. Here's a thought for you to consider: A short story should, if it is effective, end in a way that surprises the reader while at the same time seems inevitable to him. Shock--then, "of course!" The seeds were there, but he doesn't see the whole until the end.
Sometimes things work out in life the same way.
You seem to have a deep yearning to be published. Not just to write, because you are writing. And it's clear you love your WIP. But have you ever thought about doing something with your memories of your childhood?
Just asking. :)
Best,
Jennifer
Good morning, Jennifer.
Thank you for visiting.
I must confess, reading your first paragraph was about the nicest thing that's happened to me in what seems like a long while.
I agree with you on the writing. I am never so fulfilled as when I am writing something - particularly if it is something I enjoy. As to my preferred genre, I like to get as far away from reality as I can when I write, read or watch a film.
A short story should, if it is effective, end in a way that surprises the reader while at the same time seems inevitable to him.
Yeah, I try to do that. But whenver I try to write anything 'short', it seems to grow, like pouring a can of pop into a cup with ice. Everything just foams all over the place. I get too into the characters and their background stories.
Sometimes things work out in life the same way.
I'm counting on it. I don't know what's in store for me, but I honestly believe that - at some point in time (or out of it) - I am going to know I belong at last.
You seem to have a deep yearning to be published.
I do, and I don't know why. Maybe it's ego. I don't know. I do know I want to make people happy. I want them to feel good - about themselves and about life in general. Perhaps it is because I don't, and I hate to think others feel like this. (That may be ego, too.)
But have you ever thought about doing something with your memories of your childhood?
I have, actually. It has resurfaced again as I began my House of My Youth installments, and my writings about Stephen, the best friend I ever had: male, female or whatever. I don't know how to go about it, though.
Thank you again for visting, Jennifer. Thank you so much for the nice things you said about my writing. Please come back to visit, and do not hesitate to critique my stories and such. Not everything I write goes to Evil Editor.
Thanks
Hi again. You're most welcome, and I will definitely come back. It's worth the trip.
Have a wonderful holiday season.
Take care,
Jennifer
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