Write-in Originally uploaded by mapelba A book review about A.S. Byatt's new book explains Byatt's dismay at adults who like Harry Potter and other such nonsense. So, are you a childish adult? I carry action figures around with me and I read Harry Potter. Maybe the magic in my novels is another symptom of refusing …
Nanowrimo Midnight Write
Nanowrimo Midnight Write Originally uploaded by Bizarre Star I'm doing NaNoWriMo again. It's hard to explain, but do you need me to?
Sharing the Dead
"It's a comedy," my friends said. When we pulled into the parking lot, I realized they'd lied. They wanted to see Alien 3. They thought that if they got me to the theater, I'd have to watch the movie. Then I'd realize how much fun scary movies were. "You can go see the movie if …
It is all material–even the dead.
"What do you think happens after you die?" my mother asked. We were in her car driving I don't know remember where but the road was lined with pine trees and it was a long drive. The conversation started with one of those psychology quizzes about finding a key and coming to a body of …
I’m old news already.
Just read this article on the BBC about artists who use text in their work. Well hey, I've never been ahead of fashion. Fiona Banner documented the car chase in the Steve McQueen film Bullitt as she was worried there were no great literary car chases. When you write or make art, do you try …
Danger. Distraction ahead.
It is difficult sometimes to tell the difference between a tool and a toy. I just got Photoshop... What toys are distracting you?
On Display
Your novel is published and you see someone reading it. Do you introduce yourself? Leave the room? Spy? Tonight at my art show I watched students, friends, and strangers look at my work. Because of the text, they usually lean in close and read the bits and slices of my novel. One student asked me …
Start Your Writing (Would it help if your pen made a revving noise?)
The smart Sarah Stockton posted this article on Facebook. I'm not sure I'll be able to sleep. If you want to be a writer, perhaps take the time to read it. Just a thought. And while your at it, watch this.
Secrets Messages
My mother had to design an advertisement layout for Albertson's. The ad would be running on my 11th birthday, and my mother snuck in a birthday message for me on the horse. I knew it was a sign that she loved me. I'm still looking for signs. Signs that other people think I can write. …
A very merry unbirthday to you, to you…
"Happy Birthday," my students shouted when I walked into the room. I turned around, confused, wondering if they were talking to me. On the chalkboard I saw a birthday message with lots of smileys around my name. But it was April. A coworker had told all the students it was my birthday even though he …
Marta Bacon 