tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794927480752850942.post4783528214258752548..comments2024-02-25T00:15:05.783-05:00Comments on The Crime Writers' Chronicle: Confessions of a MemoiristUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794927480752850942.post-7790841812488485902014-01-22T08:03:25.660-05:002014-01-22T08:03:25.660-05:00Mike's excellent blog post reminds me of a ser...Mike's excellent blog post reminds me of a series on CBS News. Reporter Steve Hartman throws a dart at a map of the United States. Then he travels to that location and calls random people from the local phone book until he finds someone who's willing to be interviewed. The series is called, "Everyone Has a Story", and it's quite interesting. <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/news/100th-edition-everybody-has-a-story/" rel="nofollow">www.cbsnews.com/news/100th-edition-everybody-has-a-story/</a>Alex Chernavskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200015595839585212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794927480752850942.post-77596670902336012132014-01-20T17:07:35.049-05:002014-01-20T17:07:35.049-05:00Nice job, Mike. Your mind works well and it transl...Nice job, Mike. Your mind works well and it translates as the written word bringing to life your interior. Intimacy is the essence of a memoir writer's efforts and you are a fine memoirist. <br />Dan, 2nd row, Wednesday evenings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794927480752850942.post-88685646747418622572014-01-20T17:03:04.157-05:002014-01-20T17:03:04.157-05:00Mike: So delightful (don't scoff at me! I hear...Mike: So delightful (don't scoff at me! I hear youse!) to read not just your memoir writing, as I have (tons of it, some of it yummy indulgence and some of it bitter and not fun to taste)--but now to take in these ruminations as well. I've been worrying about the same damn things in my own writing: Is this trash? the harshest judgment. The flirtation with words, romantic pursuit of their honest and proper relationship, yeah, that too. Down to editing my own freakin' comment right here. Memoir ain't easy and tempts us to sin intellectually and emotionally. Thanks for putting it down so well, and clearly. --DKBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794927480752850942.post-29416330533219039612014-01-20T16:07:35.894-05:002014-01-20T16:07:35.894-05:00Oh Mike, this is a such sweet and honest descripti...Oh Mike, this is a such sweet and honest description of you and how your struggle with life and the writing of it can give rise to a truly authentic self. So many people will get comfort and inspiration from it. Hope it is shared widely. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12303815686869060088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794927480752850942.post-45485521285725755762014-01-20T12:10:32.457-05:002014-01-20T12:10:32.457-05:00I enjoyed your honesty Mike. I can relate to the w...I enjoyed your honesty Mike. I can relate to the writing and the hating to edit, and the struggle with it as it is work, and wanting to write something of value, but always second guessing if it has value. I especially loved the last two sentences here.I have taken Marion's class with you and I can assure you, you are an exceptional thinker, quick and direct. Your writing offers a different enjoyable perspective. Heart to Heart with Tracey https://www.blogger.com/profile/16088994620936204955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794927480752850942.post-65815009735104815522014-01-20T11:16:24.487-05:002014-01-20T11:16:24.487-05:00Mike, This is a warm and honest piece. I loved the...Mike, This is a warm and honest piece. I loved the phrase "psychological hand-to-mouth" and "floating above myself." And I think writers who don't worry that what they write is bullshit and should be burned are probably missing something. Keep up your saga! Sharon RAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07132477655113584734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7794927480752850942.post-9451917844165960412014-01-20T10:05:19.667-05:002014-01-20T10:05:19.667-05:00Mike, you have given us a great deal to think abou...Mike, you have given us a great deal to think about. I need to ponder over this piece and let it sink in my little grey cells before I can give you a proper reply. Except, for now, thank you for sharing! Thelma StrawAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com