tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033598682489350651.post1498294233629881786..comments2023-05-27T01:53:21.676-04:00Comments on Diane L. Major: Project Gutenberg Rocks, and Other StoriesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033598682489350651.post-60533356650720772512015-05-01T18:23:38.081-04:002015-05-01T18:23:38.081-04:00Hi, Lynn and Donna!
I don't really apologize ...Hi, Lynn and Donna!<br /><br />I don't really apologize for the *blog* being a bit ME ME ME ME, but the widening of my view as I get older has me "checking my privilege" more as I go on, so I wanted to include that final bit in italics because, though that was not "my point" per se, it's still important and necessary too. It's shaping my writing, and it's shaping the world itself, and even in my enthusiasm for antique literature, the focus still has to be clear on those aspects which may be disappointing, offensive, or even triggering for some readers. <br /><br />Lynn, SIXTY COUNTRIES!!! I am wildly impressed - indeed, almost dizzy even contemplating it. I've looked in on your own blog, but had not guessed the variety of your trekking. How wonderful. I actually love hearing people talking about their travels; a couple of years ago, a guy from my work was a young adventurer. It was always fun to hear about his ventures to Dubai, several countries in Asia, and bits of Europe. My brother and I talked MANY years ago about how it would be neat to go back and see the Greek Isles, but these days my own fantasy destinations tend to include those cities I'm writing about (Ravenna and Martana, Albania, Istanbul) and the most ancient sites of human habitation (Uruk, Jericho). Even if I had money, obviously some of these would be easier than others ...<br /><br />Thanks to both of you and Lilac for commenting. Comments are always fun, but Reider comments really make me happy. The community there is so great, even though I've had less time to participate recently.DLMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08768285199864217885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033598682489350651.post-88015778577607479202015-05-01T11:21:33.929-04:002015-05-01T11:21:33.929-04:00I've read H.G. Wells years ago when I was stil...I've read H.G. Wells years ago when I was still a teenager and I've gone back and reread some old favorites like W. Somerset Maugham's <i>Of Human Bondage</i> and William Falkner's <i>Light in August</i>. Even Mark Twain's <i>The Adventures of Tom Sawyer</i> read now as opposed to when I was young is like reading a different book than what I had remembered. It was shocking to read the bigotry that as an adolescent was mostly passed over for the story being told.<br /><br />That's why I love to travel (over 60 countries and counting). It becomes less about <i>me</i> and more about <i>us</i> who share a home on this tiny blue planet.<br />LynnRodzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10796099106913990163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033598682489350651.post-18342162666568695212015-05-01T08:52:33.000-04:002015-05-01T08:52:33.000-04:00I write on my blog much the same way. And what I ...I write on my blog much the same way. And what I mean by that is, if I've read into the meaning behind your last two paragraphs, I focus on what is palatable and not cause for a big debate. It's highly unlikely I'd ever disclose my innermost thoughts, b/c I don't care much for going into some sort of war of words with others on my views or opinions, and I also guess I feel the intent isn't really about that anyway. <br /><br />I don't see anything wrong with you writing from a Me Me Me Me standpoint about your writing/querying, b/c IMO, it's okay to discuss the disappointments when years of work seems lost to you at the moment. When you write about those things, it resonates. <br /><br /> Donnaevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09026536210749494257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033598682489350651.post-78257526706476528432015-04-29T18:02:02.240-04:002015-04-29T18:02:02.240-04:00THAT makes my day - how exciting to be the one to ...THAT makes my day - how exciting to be the one to make someone want to crack an old book! Yay and thank you!<br /><br />Still have not finished reading Marriage yet - it's been BUSY and I was also out of the office for a couple of days, but I want to get back into it. The language is so deft, I honestly am intrigued to find out what comes next for our heroine.DLMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08768285199864217885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033598682489350651.post-83652112019349218512015-04-29T15:39:07.882-04:002015-04-29T15:39:07.882-04:00Diane, what an interesting, fascinating post. You ...Diane, what an interesting, fascinating post. You make me feel like reading H. G. Wells' work now. :-) Lilachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08150029612208267342noreply@blogger.com