Comments on: The Frighteners

By: Bookish Dark: She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain.

Bookish Dark: She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain. — Mon, 26 May 2008 17:32:22 +0000

[...] Scenes of childhood trauma to revisit: [...]

By: Ramona the Typecast

Ramona the Typecast — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 15:08:57 +0000

I don’t remember much about my own childhood halloweens. Once dressed as a cowgirl – but I always thought I was a cowgirl. I remember more about my kids’ halloweens. Wasn’t I always a witch??
Duggan – your comments about Waller being poo-pooed – His essays are some of the best I have ever read. And I agree, that while some of his novels may not be great literature, he does tell a good story – and puts the reader in touch with feelings they, too, feel, but can’t express as beautifully as does Waller. I could see why you identified with Carlisle. thanks for telling me about the book – it was not one I had previously read.

By: Duggan

Duggan — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 03:40:59 +0000

Yes thanks for the fond memories K
I recently read a Robert Waller
book High Plains Tango.
Found myself really assimilating to the main character, Carlisle
I know Waller has been poo-pooed as a writer but his story telling was great. Thanks again sis

By: kaizerin

kaizerin — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 18:16:11 +0000

Ooh, I just read the synopsis on that. Sounds good! I’m spending quite a bit of time in Java, Bali, Indonesia, and (strangely enough) Greenland, all leading up to the cataclysm of Krakatoa in 1883. Fascinating stuff! (You know I love my volcano books–and Simon Winchester’s writing. His book “The Professor and the Madman”, about the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary, is an excellent read.)

By: Ramona the Encourager

Ramona the Encourager — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:16:03 +0000

Kai – P has put voice to my thoughts – you really should venture into the publishing world. You are a beautiful, excellent, writer.
The library called. It is my turn for Thirteen Moons, so I will be in NC in the 1800′s for the next few days if anyone needs me.

By: Preston Fleming

Preston Fleming — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:18:37 +0000

Kari-
Thanks for the memory of that night. Through my ancient years of turmoil (ha ha ha)I really don’t remember the incident entirely…all I can get is snippits through the fog of my memories…as I said in an e-mail to you earlier, you should write a book…I love your writing style….enjoy tonight…