Arlene Tribbia

Birthday September 13, 2009
Website http://www.arlenetribbia.com/

About Me

When I'm not writing, I'm painting or drawing.

Why do you write?

Fuel for my creativity: caffeine & serendipity. I write and paint to discover who's there. Watching a character develop on the page or canvas is a mystery and I like to be surprised.

Any favorite authors? Books?

There's something about reading an old John Cheever story or a few pages of Fitzgerald that reminds me writing is all about possibility and exploring those possibilities one sentence at a time is still a magical pursuit.

My reading list changes all the time. Right now, I'm reading Richard Russo short stories and falling in love. On my nightstand there's a book called,"Writers Dreaming," by Naomi Epel which explores the boundaries of imagination and dreams through a series of interviews with writers. It's a fascinating look at dreaming and creativity. I read as much poetry as I do fiction and non-fiction.

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David Erlewine, Oct 24

thanks for joining jmww!

Nora Nadjarian, Oct 21

Arlene, thank you so much for getting in touch, and for your comments!

David Erlewine, Oct 21

Hi Arlene, wow, thank you so much for letting me know you enjoyed my piece in FRiGG. D

Cynthia Reeser, Oct 09

Arlene, it’s good to have you with us in the Prick of the Spindle group. I peeked at your site, and love the linework in your art.

David Erlewine, Oct 05

did you ever read that cheever story about the fired secretary exacting revenge against her boss on the train? oh i loved that one. great to have you in the workshoppy group and on here. david

Elizabeth Hegwood, Oct 01

What an interesting idea, Arlene. I’d never thought of doing a series of prose poems, but I suppose people must do it all the time! What a fascinating idea to have them all connected.

I checked out your website. Your drawings are beautiful. What a talent you are in many ways.

barry graham, Sep 29

arlene. thanks for the comment on the same story. that pic on your website, thats chicago, right? the bridge that goes up to michigan ave? am i close?

Meg Pokrass, Sep 19

Hi, Arlene. Happy to see you here! I hope my prompt group becomes productive - groups are new to Fictionaut, and they aren’t really going strong yet. It’s nice to meet you - i checked out your website and read a few stories and really like your work. I’m thrilled to have met you here!

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