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Comment on The Inspirational Music of Bob Mould by Steve VanValin

Steve VanValin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:15:28 +0000

Music seems to have an amazing ability to open the vault your memory bank and pull out dormant feelings. I guess it’s similar to our sense of smell which also has that effect. Could it be that the rhythm of music high-jacks the left brain while the melody and harmony free the right brain to explore inspiring new possibilities? What ever it is… I’ll take it!

Porcupine Tree is expecially stimulating for me. It’s like Pink Floyd meets Incubus. Great hooks and soaring dynamics.
Steve

Comment on The Inspirational Music of Bob Mould by James Everington

James Everington — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:00:38 +0000

I do like Sugar – Hoover Damn, JC Auto etc. are all great songs.

More generally, I think if you’re feeling uninspired thinking and reading about music, art or something other than fiction/books about fiction can be a real help (I’m currently reading ‘Post Everything’ by Luke Haines – British singer songwriter, not sure if he’s much known in the States) because it gets you thinking about creativity in a more general way.

Comment on Chester County Fiction Book Launch – You Are Invited! by RL Mohl

RL Mohl — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:33:10 +0000

How could anyone Not like collaboration among regional writers!

Comment on The Spark for Real Gentlemen by Joe Norley

Joe Norley — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:31:48 +0000

Good to see you on here Jim. Very cool.

Comment on The Spark for Real Gentlemen by Joan Hill

Joan Hill — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:53:23 +0000

Jim, thanks for posting the portrait! I thought I would look for it the next time I was in the Brandywine River Museum, but I’m glad to see it now. It is a stunning picture, and I can see why it grabbed you. Loved your story, and really appreciate knowing its starting point.

Comment on Interview with Steve Geng, Author of “Thick as Thieves” by My Favorite Short Stories from 2011 | Jim Breslin

My Favorite Short Stories from 2011 | Jim Breslin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:36:07 +0000

[...] several authors who I truly admire, including: Donald Ray Pollock, Bonnie Jo Campbell and Steve Geng. The West Chester Story Slam is moving to a larger venue to accommodate the growing audience. This [...]

Comment on The Devil All The Time: Donald Ray Pollock On Writing by My Favorite Short Stories from 2011 | Jim Breslin

My Favorite Short Stories from 2011 | Jim Breslin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:36:06 +0000

[...] panels. In addition, I’ve interviewed several authors who I truly admire, including: Donald Ray Pollock, Bonnie Jo Campbell and Steve Geng. The West Chester Story Slam is moving to a larger venue to [...]

Comment on Once Upon A River: Bonnie Jo Campbell On Writing by My Favorite Short Stories from 2011 | Jim Breslin

My Favorite Short Stories from 2011 | Jim Breslin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:36:05 +0000

[...] addition, I’ve interviewed several authors who I truly admire, including: Donald Ray Pollock, Bonnie Jo Campbell and Steve Geng. The West Chester Story Slam is moving to a larger venue to accommodate the growing [...]

Comment on Lorrie Moore’s Dance in America: My Review by Catherine quillman

Catherine quillman — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:50:39 +0000

I like Moore but I think her style often creates a disconnect w the reader..You look at the wordplay, literary flourishes and have only a short time to relate to the characters.Also I haven’t read the story but why does the title reflect Birds of America? It implies this is a slice of America complete w people who dance to Kenny Rogers. Another writer would have them go to Walmart too .

Comment on The Devil All The Time: Donald Ray Pollock On Writing by Catherine quillman

Catherine quillman — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:35:56 +0000

What a great interview ! I can’t believe I have never heard of this writer. I tend to follow short story writers and I grew up in W Virginia (my parents taught in Morgantown) . I love these reviews by the way