tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025264318423694875.post405997657166310538..comments2024-02-05T10:41:31.777-05:00Comments on I Saw Lightning Fall: Creativity Is an OmnivoreLoren Eatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12488412683340389286noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025264318423694875.post-6789708362396054232009-05-29T13:59:11.017-04:002009-05-29T13:59:11.017-04:00Just posted a review of Phantastes.
http://bnagel....Just posted a review of Phantastes.<br />http://bnagel.blogspot.com/2009/05/macdonalds-phantast-ic-voyage.htmlB. Nagelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07620736939701035617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025264318423694875.post-80250987480087054392009-05-27T16:51:47.903-04:002009-05-27T16:51:47.903-04:00I've been to that Web site before. Don't know when...I've been to that Web site before. Don't know when or why, though. I might have to check his book out. Thanks for the recommend!Loren Eatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488412683340389286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025264318423694875.post-41903742784781789492009-05-27T15:27:32.582-04:002009-05-27T15:27:32.582-04:00Loren,
Don't know that he has anything in Flights...Loren,<br /><br />Don't know that he has anything in <I>Flights</I>, but his website (shauntan.net) is very easy on the eyes.B. Nagelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07620736939701035617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025264318423694875.post-18216840119516682232009-05-27T14:37:27.250-04:002009-05-27T14:37:27.250-04:00Aerin,
Aw, thanks! Glad you liked it. I think it'...Aerin,<br /><br />Aw, thanks! Glad you liked it. I think it's funny how little bits of authors' lives show up in their work. Not that it's autobiographical, just that their observations and personal passions and favorite ideas always show up in different ways in their work. That makes their writing truly special.<br /><br />B and I still have an opening for assistant dictator of the southern hemisphere, by the way. We're taking applications if you're interested.Loren Eatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488412683340389286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025264318423694875.post-52660717290101468112009-05-27T14:35:24.748-04:002009-05-27T14:35:24.748-04:00B,
Haven't read The Arrival, but the author sound...B,<br /><br />Haven't read <I>The Arrival</I>, but the author sounds familiar. Has he published stuff in <I>Flights</I>?Loren Eatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488412683340389286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025264318423694875.post-49308277426968486962009-05-27T13:40:41.240-04:002009-05-27T13:40:41.240-04:00sturdy skeleton of your craft. Exactly. Artistry r...<I>sturdy skeleton of your craft</I>. Exactly. Artistry <B>requires</B> craftsmanship. Without it, you just have a pretty jumble of words.B. Nagelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07620736939701035617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025264318423694875.post-88926017128310299752009-05-27T13:10:41.170-04:002009-05-27T13:10:41.170-04:00I'm a little worried that Betty beat me over here....I'm a little worried that Betty beat me over here. Y'all are in a conspiracy together, aren't you?<br /><br />And why are neither of you on Facebook? The plot thickens.<br /><br />Loren, for some strange reason, this post was something I really needed today. I know, I don't get it either, but it was...well, soothing, actually. Yes, I'm weird, but yes, you're still an awesome writer and particularly an astute observer.<br /><br />Even if you are scheming world domination with B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025264318423694875.post-12708456335224528242009-05-27T12:28:52.071-04:002009-05-27T12:28:52.071-04:00If you haven't read it and even if you have, I hav...If you haven't read it and even if you have, I have to recommend <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/Arrival-Shaun-Tan/dp/0439895294" REL="nofollow">The Arrival</A>. No words, but a stupendous story.B. Nagelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07620736939701035617noreply@blogger.com