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Comment on Short Story Month by JK Fowler

JK Fowler — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:23:25 +0000

Hi there. Thought you might be interested in this: http://jkfowler.com/2009/11/14/feather-figure/ . Cheers, JK

Comment on Stories on Stage by kristyn

kristyn — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:41:51 +0000

I can’t speak for performance art, per se, but the appeal of Stories on Stage is the stories. At least that’s what appealed to me. I was curious to see how a professional actor would read these stories, how the reading might differ from an author reading, and how their interpretation would compare to my own.

I’ve never really listened to books on tape (Does my 9th grade English teacher playing his own reading to the class count?), although I do listen to The New Yorker’s fiction podcast of short stories. I’m one of those who hears something and it goes in one ear and out the other. I have a hard time concentrating when I’m not looking at print. So a book on tape would never appeal to me, where as performance art might because it brings a communal aspect.

As a side note, before the event started, Ryan looked around the theater and noticed that it must have been a boring set for the techs. Only two lights, one microphone, and a few other things.

Comment on Stories on Stage by steph

steph — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:12:35 +0000

What’s the appeal of this performance art, over say a book on tape? What is gained by seeing it live?

I’m tempted to say this cheapens theater, but that’s probably just because I’m a bitter tech who’s sick of actors receiving all the attention.

Comment on A Gate at the Stairs by kristynwinters

kristynwinters — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:18:57 +0000

Thanks! He was born on August 20. Everything’s been a blur since then.

Comment on A Gate at the Stairs by lindsaycrandall

lindsaycrandall — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:34:19 +0000

You had your baby? When? Congratulations!

Comment on Noteworthy Links: More Barefoot Running, Numbers and Self-knowledge by kristynwinters

kristynwinters — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:06:30 +0000

It’s good to hear positive feedback about the VFF. It’s nice to know there’s more to them than just hype.

I think I’ll have to reread Born to Run soon. I went through it so fast I can’t remember too much now. Honorable Run sounds interesting. Anything about running and/or CU grabs my attention. Thanks for the suggestion.

Comment on Noteworthy Links: More Barefoot Running, Numbers and Self-knowledge by RunColo

RunColo — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:05:11 +0000

You should add Matt McCue’s “Honorable Run” to your queue, you would enjoy it.

Comment on Barefoot Running and Born to Run by Run Colorado

Run Colorado — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:50:53 +0000

I just read your review, glad to see you have read it. I enjoyed it and my Mom loved it as well. McDougall has done something that most books about running are not able to accomplish and that is appeal to non-runners.

Comment on Noteworthy Links: More Barefoot Running, Numbers and Self-knowledge by Run Colorado

Run Colorado — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:48:30 +0000

http://www.runcolo.com/Product-Reviews/Vibram-Five-Fingers.html

For the last year or two, I have been moving the minimalist route. I bought the VFF a few months ago and love them, my feet are a lot stronger.

Have you read McDougal’s “Born to Run” you would enjoy it.

Comment on More Lydia Peelle by kristynwinters

kristynwinters — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 11:02:09 +0000

All great questions. I’d love to say that I can separate an author from their work, but that’s not always possible.

I’m curious about everything from their upbringing and beliefs to their education and training in writing. Some teach in MFA programs, while others work completely unrelated jobs. Some have a lot of formal training. I’m drawn to early and late success, such as those who seem to have talent and discipline at an early age that contributes to their success, or those who publish later in life, after having had multiple careers. Both of those types inspire and motivate me.

Sometimes I’m curious about authors in the way that one might wonder about celebrities.

Since I read a lot of author interviews, I do find myself drawn to some before reading their work. I think that usually happens when they have interesting beliefs/opinions, life paths, or tastes/influences in similar types of writing as I do.

Thanks for the great questions. I’ll have to continue thinking about them.