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The Grapes of Wrath. Huckleberry Finn.

Oh, well now that's true for me too--the thing about missing train stops (and bus stops). Some regular riders are kind enough to remind me when my stop is coming up, because I have a reputation for looking up eventually and saying, "Huh? Omigod!" Sometimes, my husband and I have been...

Heh--in a way, I wish I could use that as an excuse. When I put off responsibilities because I don't want to put down a book, I am all too aware of what I'm doing. I don't lose track of time, I use rationalizations instead: I don't have to go to the food store; maybe there's something in the...

I was forced to finish enough bad books in school. No more!

And we can turn the old barn into a theater!

Maybe. But one can learn to write better.

Learn how: Start with these three articles from the Science Fiction Writers of America. The advice applies to all fiction, not just SF. Avoiding standard errors in writing Critiquing outline Murder Your Darlings Some introductory advice about dialogue...

Gee, thanks. (I don't have a blog)

Then there's kind of the opposite problem. A friend of mine doesn't easily fit gender roles. Or, as she puts it, she's a butch trapped in a fem body. When she's online, some guy inevitably says something like, "You know what? I think you're a man. You're just so out there about things." So...

This is the traditional use for the commonplace book. I keep one and I love it. It's a great habit to get into.

I would like to be red for danger, but I'm not fooling anybody. I'm more like yellow for sunshine. :rolleyes:

Omigod, I have crushes on people all over the world. We have worked out lots of caring friendships. Choose websites based on your interests and you can build a community.

The classic dystopias had a huge influence on my outlook. Examples would be: Fahrenheit 451 Brave New World 1984 I read them in a row when I was fifteen. They destroyed my complacency, and taught me about vigilance against the manipulation of reality.

Basically, I stand in front of my to-read bookcase and fret. My choice for the next book does usually depend on mood. Or sometimes I choose a book that has a tone opposite the one I just finished.

I spent maybe a little too much time seeing if I could rub my tummy and pat my head. After a little practice, I can.

One of the public libraries in the suburbs here has a used book sale room. It seems to draw donated books from an unusually well read clientele. We take the long ride out there about once a month and come back with sacks of books.

1. Oh, so people read those things? 2. Yes, I know it's in my profile, but I needed to re-introduce the fact to set up the new information that followed. 3. I hereby edit my earlier post accordingly. Take the second paragraph as beginning with: "As some of you may know from my recent...

Poetry is a special case. It is designed to be read out loud, so even vocalization in one's head isn't enough. I read poetry out loud. That's why I don't bring poetry when I need something to read on a bus. My husband and I read to each other a lot. It can highlight artfulness in the...

Hi. My name is Mari, and I'm a printaholic. Er, except for newspapers. I'm so tired of getting ink on my hands. Yay for newspaper websites. Other than that, however, I make a ritual out of reading. My ideal way to read a book is to read a first edition, so that the experience will have...

Yes, I can roll my tongue, turn it over, etc. Read anything you want into that etc.. ;)