Comments for Searching For Sublime http://searchingforsublime.wordpress.com Actually, writing well is the best revenge. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:17:31 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Some Things That May or May Not Appear in My Next Novel* by ggelliott http://searchingforsublime.wordpress.com/2008/06/12/some-things-that-may-or-may-not-appear-in-my-next-novel/#comment-15 ggelliott Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:17:31 +0000 http://searchingforsublime.wordpress.com/?p=7#comment-15 You are so right. An acquaintance borrowed my beloved copy of John Cheever's short stories, and I was unable to get it back. I tried to remember through my sorrow that at least his words were being shared... GG You are so right. An acquaintance borrowed my beloved copy of John Cheever’s short stories, and I was unable to get it back.

I tried to remember through my sorrow that at least his words were being shared…

GG

]]> Comment on Some Things That May or May Not Appear in My Next Novel* by Den http://searchingforsublime.wordpress.com/2008/06/12/some-things-that-may-or-may-not-appear-in-my-next-novel/#comment-14 Den Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:42:34 +0000 http://searchingforsublime.wordpress.com/?p=7#comment-14 I used to own an Anne Rule-book about Ted Bundy until a “friend” borrowed it and never took the responsibility of returning it back. Of course, there were several futile attempts of scouting bookstores in search of a replacement; but all were in vain. Being a true self-confessed, true-crime aficionado that I am, there are scores of true-crime stories that I came across with, but none is more moving than the story of Ted Bundy. I have read about Dianne Downs, Dr. Anthony Pignataro, Janis Miranda, Pat Taylor, and Debora Green among others. But it is Ted Bundy’s story that first riveted my interest about real crimes. It is his story that strengthened my realization that ours is not a safe place to live, because criminals can be anyone. I am not sure whether I can find a replacement for that lost book, but for the meantime I will engross myself with other horrific real tales of crimes. Currently, I am reading The World’s Greatest Scandals of the 20th Century by Nigel Blundell. Apparently, this is a collection of intriguing stories that splashed the front pages of popular news papers. These sordid stories still compel a number people to probe behind the scenes to find out that elusive truth. Moral Lesson: Never let anyone borrow a priceless book. I used to own an Anne Rule-book about Ted Bundy until a “friend” borrowed it and never took the responsibility of returning it back. Of course, there were several futile attempts of scouting bookstores in search of a replacement; but all were in vain. Being a true self-confessed, true-crime aficionado that I am, there are scores of true-crime stories that I came across with, but none is more moving than the story of Ted Bundy. I have read about Dianne Downs, Dr. Anthony Pignataro, Janis Miranda, Pat Taylor, and Debora Green among others. But it is Ted Bundy’s story that first riveted my interest about real crimes. It is his story that strengthened my realization that ours is not a safe place to live, because criminals can be anyone.

I am not sure whether I can find a replacement for that lost book, but for the meantime I will engross myself with other horrific real tales of crimes. Currently, I am reading The World’s Greatest Scandals of the 20th Century by Nigel Blundell. Apparently, this is a collection of intriguing stories that splashed the front pages of popular news papers. These sordid stories still compel a number people to probe behind the scenes to find out that elusive truth.

Moral Lesson: Never let anyone borrow a priceless book.

]]> Comment on Some Things That May or May Not Appear in My Next Novel* by ggelliott http://searchingforsublime.wordpress.com/2008/06/12/some-things-that-may-or-may-not-appear-in-my-next-novel/#comment-13 ggelliott Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:40:25 +0000 http://searchingforsublime.wordpress.com/?p=7#comment-13 The list is only the beginning (she said conspiratorially...) I wish you godspeed on the for-hire! The list is only the beginning (she said conspiratorially…)

I wish you godspeed on the for-hire!

]]> Comment on The Future of Books Made of Paper by Sara E. http://searchingforsublime.wordpress.com/2008/06/24/the-future-of-books-made-of-paper/#comment-12 Sara E. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:34:53 +0000 http://searchingforsublime.wordpress.com/?p=9#comment-12 I agree completely! I am a teacher, and this is what I do every day. I am proud to say that my students (3rd grade) love books! I agree completely! I am a teacher, and this is what I do every day. I am proud to say that my students (3rd grade) love books!

]]> Comment on Some Things That May or May Not Appear in My Next Novel* by oh http://searchingforsublime.wordpress.com/2008/06/12/some-things-that-may-or-may-not-appear-in-my-next-novel/#comment-11 oh Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:22:33 +0000 http://searchingforsublime.wordpress.com/?p=7#comment-11 Your list alone would stand as a story! Actually, your idea list-and-title is inspiring. I so look forward to finishing a for-hire book and can jump on my own. Your list alone would stand as a story!
Actually, your idea list-and-title is inspiring.
I so look forward to finishing a for-hire book and can jump on my own.

]]> Comment on Where Did You Contract the Writing ‘Itch’? by ggelliott http://searchingforsublime.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/hello-world/#comment-3 ggelliott Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:43:03 +0000 #comment-3 "The American Way of Death" is the first of Jessica Mitford's works that I read, and afterwards I just wanted to immerse myself in everything she'd ever written. At age 17! My thoughts on the Mitford sisters: Nancy's "Love in a Cold Climate" is very good, but I have to go with Jessica. From the beginning, I've felt a deep connection to her. Thanks for the encouraging words re: the blog. I didn't care too much one way or the other about starting one until I stumbled upon yours. But now I'll always be, I fear, striving to match your quality, and it will take me, most likely, at least the next 99 years! So only read mine after you've had a glass of wine or something. GG “The American Way of Death” is the first of Jessica Mitford’s works that I read, and afterwards I just wanted to immerse myself in everything she’d ever written. At age 17!

My thoughts on the Mitford sisters: Nancy’s “Love in a Cold Climate” is very good, but I have to go with Jessica. From the beginning, I’ve felt a deep connection to her.

Thanks for the encouraging words re: the blog. I didn’t care too much one way or the other about starting one until I stumbled upon yours. But now I’ll always be, I fear, striving to match your quality, and it will take me, most likely, at least the next 99 years!

So only read mine after you’ve had a glass of wine or something.

GG

]]> Comment on Where Did You Contract the Writing ‘Itch’? by 1minutebookreviewswordpresscom http://searchingforsublime.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/hello-world/#comment-2 1minutebookreviewswordpresscom Sun, 13 Apr 2008 02:30:21 +0000 #comment-2 Cheever and Jessica Mitford ... what great taste! Jessica Mitford's "The American Way of Death" is great, too, and still one of the best books on its subject. A fun literary parlor game is trying to answer the question: Which Mitford sister writes best? Any thoughts on that one? (Nancy Mitford's "Love in a Cold Climate" is so different from "The American Way of Death," but so good in its own way.) Thanks so much the link, and hope your blog will be as rewarding for you as One-Minute Book Reviews has been for me. Jan Cheever and Jessica Mitford … what great taste! Jessica Mitford’s “The American Way of Death” is great, too, and still one of the best books on its subject.

A fun literary parlor game is trying to answer the question: Which Mitford sister writes best? Any thoughts on that one? (Nancy Mitford’s “Love in a Cold Climate” is so different from “The American Way of Death,” but so good in its own way.) Thanks so much the link, and hope your blog will be as rewarding for you as One-Minute Book Reviews has been for me.
Jan

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