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This is wonderfully insane. Seems a good time to mention that I suggested Winner of the National Book Award for my book club here in Rhode Island and, alas, is was not well received. I thought the writing was amazing, and I for one actually know people like the DeVilbisses and Conrad Low. I’m sure Jincy Willett would be the first to howl at the idea of this as a book club book; let the record show that it was, indeed, a classic scene of not getting it.
Aw, man, excellent devilish, and great use of the medium. Maybe when Halloween comes around This American Life could mount an all-star production. I see (hear?) Amy Sedaris as Ethel.
I am reading “Winner” right now and man, am I ever enthused about it - enough to get worked up into a froth and try to say a few words to the author, which never happens to me anymore. So: here I am! I’m 24 and broke, and I think your work is fantastic. Relatability be damned.
Jincy - Help!!!
Please suggest some writers. I am a smart girl who cannot waste my time with dumb writers (If I want to do that, I’ll watch TV). You are brilliant…but I’ve read both your books (I may need to reread them because at times even my mind cannot keep up. This is more of a challenge than a frustation however).
I’ve read all of Sedaris’ books and Burrough’s books and Sebold’s books (and this is in the last month). Who else can you recommend in this vein?
Thank you!!
PS I know this comment doesn’t go with the topic above…but I need to refill the bookshelves.
Also, I just read something called The Cottagers, by Marshall Klimasewiski (I have no idea who this is) and there’s terrific character work here–and it’s quite intelligent, I think. Though not funny.
jincy -
thank you so much for taking the time to reply.
i will definitely check these out.
i also need to reread ‘winner of the national book award’ to get the references i missed. you are one smart individual!!
trish
Jincy
Do you know any writers in need of assistants? I’m a seasoned business professional (ie I know how to use a computer and am reasonably intelligent). I just have an interest in being a writer’s assistant…no other agenda. I’d be happy to send a resume. Thank you Trish
Trish, I don’t know if writers–fiction writers, anyway–use assistants. I read somewhere that James Michener employed a whole raft of them for research purposes, but that was pre-internet. You might try, if you’re interested, taking some extension courses in copyediting. Copy editors generally work for publishers, not writers, but they’re in many ways the writer’s best friend. They often save us from seriously screwing up.
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Boy.
If I were still in charge of coordinating a one-act festival at my alma mater, I would totally try to secure the rights for this baby.
This is wonderfully insane. Seems a good time to mention that I suggested Winner of the National Book Award for my book club here in Rhode Island and, alas, is was not well received. I thought the writing was amazing, and I for one actually know people like the DeVilbisses and Conrad Low. I’m sure Jincy Willett would be the first to howl at the idea of this as a book club book; let the record show that it was, indeed, a classic scene of not getting it.
Aw, man, excellent devilish, and great use of the medium. Maybe when Halloween comes around This American Life could mount an all-star production. I see (hear?) Amy Sedaris as Ethel.
I am reading “Winner” right now and man, am I ever enthused about it - enough to get worked up into a froth and try to say a few words to the author, which never happens to me anymore. So: here I am! I’m 24 and broke, and I think your work is fantastic. Relatability be damned.
Jincy - Help!!!
Please suggest some writers. I am a smart girl who cannot waste my time with dumb writers (If I want to do that, I’ll watch TV). You are brilliant…but I’ve read both your books (I may need to reread them because at times even my mind cannot keep up. This is more of a challenge than a frustation however).
I’ve read all of Sedaris’ books and Burrough’s books and Sebold’s books (and this is in the last month). Who else can you recommend in this vein?
Thank you!!
PS I know this comment doesn’t go with the topic above…but I need to refill the bookshelves.
Seriously, have you tried early Perelman?
Also, I just read something called The Cottagers, by Marshall Klimasewiski (I have no idea who this is) and there’s terrific character work here–and it’s quite intelligent, I think. Though not funny.
I’ll think about this some more…
Got it!
Smart + nauseatingly funny + reasonably recent fiction = Stephen Fry–either Liar or Hippopotamus (his early novels).
Hope this works for you.
jincy -
thank you so much for taking the time to reply.
i will definitely check these out.
i also need to reread ‘winner of the national book award’ to get the references i missed. you are one smart individual!!
trish
Jincy
Do you know any writers in need of assistants? I’m a seasoned business professional (ie I know how to use a computer and am reasonably intelligent). I just have an interest in being a writer’s assistant…no other agenda. I’d be happy to send a resume. Thank you Trish
What does it mean to ‘defy convention’ and what are examples of books/music/people/brands/ etc etc that defy convention?
Trish, I don’t know if writers–fiction writers, anyway–use assistants. I read somewhere that James Michener employed a whole raft of them for research purposes, but that was pre-internet. You might try, if you’re interested, taking some extension courses in copyediting. Copy editors generally work for publishers, not writers, but they’re in many ways the writer’s best friend. They often save us from seriously screwing up.
Jincy - This is great. I laughed out loud. Looking forward to the next book.
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