Sorry I have been away...knee deep in reading the above
for a writer's workshop that I will be attending for a whole week
..a whole week of immersion in writing
My eyeballs are about to fall out, but I must finish them all
Interesting writer...not sure he would make it now
not sure he would be read at all if it weren't for required reading
but I have to say I am finding the structure of his novels
very fascinating.....
and I haven't cheated by watching the movies
a movie could never capture the writing
I am slowly becoming interested in this man
Need to read The Infidels after this workshop
I have also been on a low carb eating plan this past week
don't even look at me crossways in the morning
but I need to button those capris
Do I have my priorities right
or what?
I finished my short story that tiptoed into a darkness
and submitted it for critique
...I wish I could write like Flannery O'Connor
then there'd be no problem
Oh well...back to reading "Crack Up"
for a writer's workshop that I will be attending for a whole week
..a whole week of immersion in writing
My eyeballs are about to fall out, but I must finish them all
Interesting writer...not sure he would make it now
not sure he would be read at all if it weren't for required reading
but I have to say I am finding the structure of his novels
very fascinating.....
and I haven't cheated by watching the movies
a movie could never capture the writing
I am slowly becoming interested in this man
Need to read The Infidels after this workshop
I have also been on a low carb eating plan this past week
don't even look at me crossways in the morning
but I need to button those capris
Do I have my priorities right
or what?
I finished my short story that tiptoed into a darkness
and submitted it for critique
...I wish I could write like Flannery O'Connor
then there'd be no problem
Oh well...back to reading "Crack Up"
A whole week of reading with people of a like mind, wow!
ReplyDeleteA whole week? I am SO EXCITED for you! Yay! I am also very impressed by your passionate pursuit of your goals and interests.
ReplyDeletenice...would so love to do a writing workshop some time...nice on the submittal...just finished a 4300 word short horror story myself...time to edit...
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed!
ReplyDeleteGo girl!
I must tell you that I am envious - wishing that I could elbow my way into this with you!!!! Here come my good thoughts and creative bursts - aimed at you, aimed at your writing mojo!!!! Enjoy every moment.
ReplyDeleteoh dear oh my...I am humbled and joy filled by all your reactions..
ReplyDeletedear John...not sure we will be like minds..but we all love writing
Relyn..why thanks for being excited for me..passionate pursuit at my age..hee hee.....it must be real
Brian...short horror...oh I love that! Yes you would LOVE a workshop...it's the immersion and fellowship...
Rosaria...oh my gosh...I will have the best week...I'll think of you
Jody....Jody...Jody..!!Oh I so believe in good energy..send it my way...I think my mojo is ready...finally ready..ready to yes
thank you so much
Sounds as though you have good times ahead! Best of luck with the writing! I'm excited too about the week long writing workshop I'm going to be teaching in July -- it's going to be a lovely experience for all of us!
ReplyDeleteVicki..It will be good times...
ReplyDeleteNow we have to get Brian there...did you read that he has been working on a horror short story....OMG...can you imagine what will be on those pages
Suz, you inspire. May the reading and writing muses be at your side throughout thids creative time.
ReplyDeletegee thanks Michael..but remember you are the one that actually FINISHED your novel.....my hat off to you good sir..I'll think of you too...take your energy with me
ReplyDeletethanks for the birthday greetings and thank you for the wonderful note on Filipina mothers... thank you!
ReplyDeletejjrodz
Hi Suz,
ReplyDeleteWow, how inspiring! I have always dreamed about writing, of course I never persued it...and hence my blog...LOL!
Lots of hugs,
Connie
i used to attend a writers workshop for years...this looks great...i LOVE anything to do with reading and writing as well...
ReplyDeletehappy to stop by today and happy to see you at farmhouse kitchen
kary and teddy
The writing workshop sounds like SO much fun!!
ReplyDeleteIt will be a challenge and an adventure :)
Is this your first one? I doubt it will be your last!
Suz, I haven't commented much, (haven't been writing much, either) but I have in fact been following your adventures and oh, The Great Gatsby is my favorite novel, and that's saying a lot coming from an English teacher who's had to teach it a gazillion times. Your interest seems a bit tepid, but I know you'll come to appreciate the lyricism of his prose and yes, the structure, the imagery, the tragedy, the irony, the character development... okay I'll stop!
ReplyDelete"THERE was music from my neighbor's house through the summer nights. In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars" (Fitzgerald 43).
P.S. Flannery O'Connor rules!!!