tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post6689109567561306420..comments2023-10-08T03:29:16.941-05:00Comments on Aaron Polson: WIP Wednesday; On Not Naming NamesAaron Polsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-19010805439554574562009-07-22T18:36:28.055-05:002009-07-22T18:36:28.055-05:00Excellent excerpt, Aaron. I'm looking forward ...Excellent excerpt, Aaron. I'm looking forward to seeing more. :)<br /><br />Sometimes it's hard not to name names. I've named in the past, and when it comes to that individual, I'd do it again. Others, I keep to myself, although... ;) Sometimes it is pretty darn obvious. I echo Cate's sentiment, too.Jodi Lee (Morrighan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11255981908084653157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-84253288836457895812009-07-22T15:14:28.805-05:002009-07-22T15:14:28.805-05:00Of course you're right, it's better not to...Of course you're right, it's better not to name names. People who act like massive tools make their own bad publicity.Fox Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487359877190292039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-25899038117674778672009-07-22T12:02:20.196-05:002009-07-22T12:02:20.196-05:00I love the whistling Dixie death too. The excerpt&...I love the whistling Dixie death too. The excerpt's great--I really like the feel of the story. Good luck with it!K.C. Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467201304235217944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-16433474114111099542009-07-22T11:55:37.460-05:002009-07-22T11:55:37.460-05:00Thanks, Cate.
Katey - I thought the whistling Dix...Thanks, Cate.<br /><br />Katey - I thought the whistling Dixie bit was a bit over the top, but it certainly fits his character.Aaron Polsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-27729683518995470862009-07-22T10:14:38.925-05:002009-07-22T10:14:38.925-05:00Exactly.
On the excerpt: Your writing is always s...Exactly.<br /><br />On the excerpt: Your writing is always stellar, but I have to tell you how much I like that you just had a character die while whistling <i>Dixie</i>. Brilliant!Kateyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05727622678452936037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-64275270934407812392009-07-22T08:45:02.035-05:002009-07-22T08:45:02.035-05:00You, as always, are a gent.
Nice excerpt.You, as always, are a gent. <br /><br />Nice excerpt.Cate Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634397106201021055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-64527279840543168402009-07-22T08:41:52.728-05:002009-07-22T08:41:52.728-05:00Yesterday I was confused as to which writer you we...Yesterday I was confused as to which writer you were talking about. Then it finally dawned on me; why, who else could it be? There's only two people with split personalities in the dark fiction communities I can think of who match that trait. You showed a lot of professionalism on your part not naming names, and trying to bring up a valid point. What I find amazing is the level of hate where someone would not call a writer merely a hack, or just an amateur, or just plain rank. No, it's got to be "rank amateur hack" -- three words, in seering anger, no less. That and this person is middle-aged (which is sad). Still, good post, Aaron.Lawrence Dagstinehttp://www.lawrencedagstine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-58334425161949938302009-07-22T07:46:56.982-05:002009-07-22T07:46:56.982-05:00Benjamin - some writers can be very...nasty.
Jam...Benjamin - some writers can be very...nasty. <br /><br />Jamie - I hear you. I wish I had your skills, though. I've seen some of your woodworking. <br /><br />Alan - thanks, I'm trying to project the best "me" I can. Silas...nice image of the monk, unfortunately mine is a bit of a rough, woodsy type. He does have a mysterious past...maybe, just maybe he left the order for a life of lumberjacking.Aaron Polsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-19621626796125223962009-07-22T07:37:55.053-05:002009-07-22T07:37:55.053-05:00Regarding your comment on yesterday's post: we...Regarding your comment on yesterday's post: well-said again. It would be nice if we could all get along and treat each other with respect (or at least professional courtesy). Don't think that it'll happen. All we can do is control how we are percieved by others and live by example. Seems like you're doing pretty well with that...<br /><br />Regarding your excerpt: Well-written again and reeking with atmosphere (mind you the name Silas, for me, conjures up images of self-flagelating Albino monks...)Alan W. Davidsonhttp://conversationsfromlandsedge.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-33128621727213014792009-07-22T07:34:43.684-05:002009-07-22T07:34:43.684-05:00I don't necessarily 'like' projects, b...I don't necessarily 'like' projects, but I am good at them. I would rather be spending time with the family or writing.Jamie Eyberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875759697016701358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-91296909974797946812009-07-22T07:32:04.834-05:002009-07-22T07:32:04.834-05:00I liked that you didn't name names. Whilst I c...I liked that you didn't name names. Whilst I could see that it was probably directed at one person, I also sensed that it could be directed at many, or parts of writers.<br /><br />I've known a lot of writers (even some small fry) who have shown certain traits.Benjamin Solahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10657105522335752577noreply@blogger.com