tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post1670162179414787078..comments2024-03-19T03:21:49.937-04:00Comments on SleuthSayers: Story & Structure: "English 398: Fiction Workshop" in EQMMLeigh Lundinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07921276795499571578noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-85829786020522381232019-12-20T07:58:00.333-05:002019-12-20T07:58:00.333-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Aurthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13288997936733232050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-7855637153973240562018-06-19T16:47:18.882-04:002018-06-19T16:47:18.882-04:00Thank you for this - I just ordered a copy of Narr...Thank you for this - I just ordered a copy of Narrative Design and am looking forward to reading your latest in EQMMPatricia Dusenburyhttp://www.patriciadusenbury.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-4567399383952766692018-06-15T12:44:19.144-04:002018-06-15T12:44:19.144-04:00Thanks, David! Hope you enjoy the story when you r...Thanks, David! Hope you enjoy the story when you read it, and have fun with the grandsons in the meantime! (I have friends visiting Ireland right now too!)<br />Art Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409008167752619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-89318039341174269902018-06-15T12:31:34.359-04:002018-06-15T12:31:34.359-04:00I always learn something from your pieces, Art! I...I always learn something from your pieces, Art! I'm glad you liked "Mercy" and thanks for the mention. Robin and I are helping with the grandsons while their pop is in Ireland, so haven't had any reading time yet (except such durables as "Green Eggs and Ham, etc...). I'm looking forward to reading "English 398".David Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13005457506363262838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-26291814117889481432018-06-15T10:02:25.736-04:002018-06-15T10:02:25.736-04:00Oh, I've not read that, Sandra! Know the book,...Oh, I've not read that, Sandra! Know the book, of course, but just never actualy read it. I'll look it up--and give it a closer look!Art Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409008167752619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-15580301854034676682018-06-15T09:58:40.824-04:002018-06-15T09:58:40.824-04:00This reminds me of Bel Kaufman's "Up the ...This reminds me of Bel Kaufman's "Up the Down Staircase", Art. I was blown away when I first read it back in 1964. It amazed me how she told a complete story with bits and pieces of notes, memos, and conversations.sandra seamanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786095189231150008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-17834091683494915802018-06-15T09:46:28.301-04:002018-06-15T09:46:28.301-04:00Hey, Steve -- Hope you'll enjoy the issue! I&#...Hey, Steve -- Hope you'll enjoy the issue! I've read David and Janice's stories already, and both are winners. Just started reading Gemma Clarke's too, in the Department of First Stories, and it's fine and tense and uncomfortable already--a great debut, seems like.<br /><br />Thanks too for the contributions to that discussion of structure. I like the metaphor here about architecture--a good one! <br /><br />Hope your own writing is going well! <br />Art Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409008167752619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-30255275971301477742018-06-15T09:39:26.900-04:002018-06-15T09:39:26.900-04:00My copy of EQMM arrived yesterday, and I saw some ...My copy of EQMM arrived yesterday, and I saw some familiar names on the cover. Congratulations, I look forward to reading the stories.<br /><br />Art, this is a great discussion of something most readers (non-writers) never think about, but it's vital. If you don't know where the rooms and stairs will be, how can you build the house? A lot of my revision isn't so much changing details as changing where I put them. And it's hard to explain without doing it, kind of like explaining perfect pitch.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Steve Liskowhttp://www.steveliskow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-2833118288854475192018-06-15T09:38:48.391-04:002018-06-15T09:38:48.391-04:00Hi, Vija -- Thanks for the comment here, and the k...Hi, Vija -- Thanks for the comment here, and the kind words on the story! So much appreciate, and looking forward to your own blog post and review! :-) Art Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409008167752619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-47821650679362912572018-06-15T09:24:15.794-04:002018-06-15T09:24:15.794-04:00An amazing story with a unique, interesting struct...An amazing story with a unique, interesting structure that advances the story line. I've always enjoyed non-linear stories because they make you think and wonder and assemble the pieces to reach that "Aha" moment. As a side benefit, "English 398" also offers a great refresher course in creative writing! Thank you, professor! My review of this and other stories from the current issue of EQMM will be going up on my blog soon.VS Kemanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021018213124563080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-77722064496593186842018-06-15T08:52:55.047-04:002018-06-15T08:52:55.047-04:00Thanks for chiming in, Paul and Janice! And Janice...Thanks for chiming in, Paul and Janice! And Janice, I read your story this morning--such a great one, start to finish! Loved it. :-) Art Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409008167752619352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-57220184896302359552018-06-15T08:09:30.142-04:002018-06-15T08:09:30.142-04:00Congratulations on your story- i am looking forwar...Congratulations on your story- i am looking forward to getting that issue.janice lawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3119105822589181967.post-59327725280219608702018-06-15T05:00:15.687-04:002018-06-15T05:00:15.687-04:00I think structure does sometimes get overlooked, A...I think structure does sometimes get overlooked, Art. Glad to see you talking about it.<br /><br />And congratulations on your cover Top Billing! My issue hasn't come yet, but I look forward to reading your story, as well as David's and Janice's.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.com