Hi Marcelle! Thank you so much for reading "Disappointment" and taking the time to comment. Greatly appreciated! Here's looking at you with a Baskin & Robbins Daiquiri Ice!
Marcelle, thanks for the "yes"" for my silly story. Hope all's well with you in the great NW. Love the pic on your page with the green grass & even a white gate!
Thanks for your kind words about my wee story "Dirty Business." I'm looking forward to getting to know your work - We have a lot of fave authors in common (Margaret Atwood is a particular inspiration for me.)
thank you for the comment on "before the bloodbath", marcelle. imagery is what drew me to this, and i was surprised myself to return from the narrative without speech.
True story, Marcelle. The preacher's wife is a twelve, our neighbor a 4. Why the heck the big woman would want the little woman's clothes, I have no idea. Neither did the neighbor who reported the exchange to my wife.
Marcelle,
I just love "Christina Heppel". I have been recommending it to everyone for a week. I also appreciate your comments on my work, especially the Mirko stories.
Thanks Marcelle for taking the time to comment on His Laugh is My Yellow. I'm a big fan of yours. Your story Nothing Good Can Come of This still haunts me--the way Flannery O'Connor does.
Marcelle- thank you for your comment on "Tip" that made me unbelievably happy, what you said there. There is no better feeling. It made my day. I thank you hugely. xoxo-meg
Marcelle, Thank you so much for the review and fav for "Madness." I see you have some livestock at home, incl. a very large and handsome pussycat! Good for you!
it took me a long time to get to the bottom of this wall, marcelle...testimony to all your excellent comments - thanks for yours on "hänsel und gretel"!
Thanks very much for your generous comment on No Goodbyes! I appreciate the read, and I'm so glad you liked the part about the dog. Dogs just get to me...
Thanks so much for reading and commenting on my story, 'Far', Marcelle. I'm a rookie at this online publishing so some positive feedback ensures I don't regret dipping my toes in the water!
Kari, Larry, and Marcelle
all of you truly excel
at making my heart skip a beat
leaving comments, such a treat.
Sam, my old friend from weeks aught
giving helpful hints for naught
How did I deserve to get
3 favs from this talented lot?
...hey, wait a minute, I'm missing a fav...
Marcelle - thanks for the comment on 'Wraith' - I was uncomfortable with that last line too - so I aded an "about" to it: " . . trying to not think about why he would not be able to stop . ." - clears it up for me - thanks!
Marcelle, Good to hear from you on "Two" of Sunday Morning Series. You are a generous and gracious critic. Will continue to connect as I get accustomed to this new community.
Marcelle, Thank you for your lovely compliment on "This is how they were found". Can't wait to read your prolific contributions. Beginning of poetry series has been posted today. Looking forward to your comments on it. ~ J
Marcelle! Mamet?? Wow, that is quite a compliment. Thank you so much for that generous comparison on Rock On. It was a fun piece to write. I really appreciate your read. (and sorry I am just getting here; crazy week!)
Thanks for your kind comments on 'Radio City'. I'm so glad you liked it - as a guy I'm always a bit nervous writing from a female pov, wondering if I've got it right!
Thank you for the comments on my story. I always think writing about sex in uncliched original ways is a real knack...So I'm glad you think I managed it. :) I am always impressed when I read people that do.
I have slight tortoise envy. I have a pet tortoise aspiration, but they're not really suited to city flats. So a cat it is.
Marcie - thanks for comment(s) on Nettie & Marzy - and any others I might have missed, setting up V has been lots of work, but it has its perks like this one. The adventure will continue, but in slower installments.
Attention Fictionaut Friends - Please let me know if I miss a story of that you've posted. I want to keep up, but as you know, it can be hard in this abundant garden, sprawling metropolis, and vast ocean!
Thank you for reading and commenting on Tatav. By the way, I have not forgotten about send you a review about my favorite writer on this site. Lots of people to go through. But I have narrowed it down, so it should not be long now.
Thanks for reading and liking "Color Wheel," Marcelle. I just now read your "Aunt Ginny" story (whoa! funny and chilling in just the right proportions), and I'm happy to see that there are many more of your pieces left for me to read.
Hi, Marcelle - I came to your page to thank you for your kind comment on 'Yeah' but then I found your story 'Three Dreamers' so now I'm here to say what a brilliant story that is. Really gentle and haunting.
Thank you for faving and supporting the very fun to write Serious Writer stories! MILF had me laughing, as I was writing it, which can only be healthy...
I really enjoyed your comments on the thread in the group Sex (sometimes in the first line). Sometimes, the sex, the actuality of it, its physicality, is truly required in the writing. And when it's done well, occurring because of the demands of the story, of the characters and what is happening between them, it can illuminate all and shed a certain light like no other.
I am finding the analyses posted like being in an MFA class.
Marcelle, thank you for reading and commenting on The Heart Jar. I'm looking forward to reading more of your work, and I'm with Michelle -- I love the quote you use for Why I Write.
thanks for reading Love, Story Marcelle! Will read up on YOU soon! So far, I love it that you quote Adrienne Rich in your Profile -- a beautiful piece.
thanks a lot, marcelle! i'm a big fan of eternal sunshine too, although to be honest it depresses the hell out of me. but i think it really has the most brilliant structure of all time. it is really something special. thanks again!
Thank you for commenting on 'Trying to get drunk in Los Angeles'. Isn't it great when you are young you can behave like a complete idiot but somehow, it's cool?
Marcelle, Thank you for your warm and generous "review" of my cat story. I'm sorry to hear about Pushkin, though. We just lost one, too. That leaves us with only nine! Oh, well. More are sure to show up.
Marcelle...thanks for reading Doyle...yesterday was wild with all the terrific stories coming in on Paddy Wacker...time to get to all the other great reads here...just read your Three Dreamers...wonderful!
too many good people to follow...i only saw/read "aunt ginny..." now - fantastic piece: sure dialogue, existential (love the matchbook review...) & the way you get into the childrens' mind and into their midts is masterful. "delicious dirt"...and the names: mindy meloy! Kitsie Countryman! yes!
Hi Marcelle, thought I'd say "hello" to a few people after a long absence from the site. Just to get reacquainted with things I checked out the story at the top of the list ("Aunt Ginny's Lunar Bash"). Wonderful storytelling!
Hi Marcelle, thanx for your nice comment on my “Kitchen Knife (n.)” piece. Just as your note popped into my email I was on your Off Island site—looking further to see what another northwest local was doing! Anyway, haven’t had a chance to look at some of your stuff on fictionaut yet but I see a handful of intriguing titles. For the rest of the day tho I’m reading portfolios from my fiction writing students (soooooo painful sometimes—buy, hey, they’re learning, I hope!). Later when I desperately need an escape into good writing I’ll dip into yours. My best. —ed
p.s. I think I screwed up and posted this on my own wall! trying to response to your "Hi fellow Oregonian :)." I'm still a newbie at this fictionaut posting stuff, but enjoying all the good writing I'm discovering.
"Three Dreamers" is a terrific piece. It felt so intimate, as if the reader was there in bed with the couple, and in bed with the dog. That kind of intimacy is hard to attain and you did it with great ecomony. Brava!
Dear Marcelle,
Thank you so much for what you wrote re: "Strange Light"
I am new--I'm not sure if I am posting this in the correct place. I hope so.
I look forward to reading your work--
Bobbi
Shiznit, I figured out what the micro award is. My bad, it's 115 a.m. here - time to get some sleep. Kudos to you as well! And thanks for your kind message last week. Lemme give it some (more) thought. D
Hey Marcelle, thanks for congratulating me on the micro award nomination. Um, what is this and when was i nominated? Is there a trip to Indonesia involved? Thanks for the kind words about Movie Night. I'm quite happy (though not surprised) to hear you like Bottle Rocket. Yes, ha, movies have caused many a fight in my life with exes. Thankfully my wife likes most of the movies I like. Most.
Thank you for the positive comment about my story, Marcelle. I'm glad you found some it funny. I just read Eldorado and thought it was great. Look forward to reading more of your work.
Thanks for your comment on my story, Marcelle! I'm glad you enjoyed it and appreciate you taking the time to read it.
Re: your Luna Park affiliation, Robin Hemley et al (via the Univ. of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program) is starting a new online journal called Defunct that features reviews of all things defunct: cultures, music, literary journals, ideas, technology, etc etc etc. Once it's up and running, would you be interested in us giving you a holler? The premiere issue is going to be really great (out this spring).
Thanks for your comment on my Nanoism piece, Marcelle. Ft. Collins was my patch of Colorado as well. I moved there in 1997 and lived there (and nearby in Windsor) for ten years.
Thanks for the comment on your "Modes of Motion," Marcelle. As for me, I really enjoyed your "I'm doing nothing wrong." And it's good to make contact with another Portland writer!
thank you for your comments, Marcelle! i'm rather new to fictionaut, so haven't got round to making contacts yet, but it was really nice to be welcomed by you...
Hi Marcelle, thanks so much re the MSNBC i-view. I'm working on that piece...hope to have to you in the next couple of days. Thanks again on both counts. D
Thanks again for your kind words/encouragement on the "No More Carl" story. It got accepted by Everyday Genius and is already up. To say I'm fired up would, uh, be an understatement. David
Thanks for the fave of "Not That Kind of Pain," Marcelle.
Marcelle, truly grateful for your support for my poem "Cupid's Marksmanship." Thanks so much.
Thanks so much for you warm and generous comment on "Watching TV by Candlelight!"
Hi Marcelle! Thank you so much for reading "Disappointment" and taking the time to comment. Greatly appreciated! Here's looking at you with a Baskin & Robbins Daiquiri Ice!
Appreciate the holler back re: Peas. Thanks, Marcelle!
Thanks, Marcelle, for commenting on "Chapel Access." Glad you like the poem!
Thanks, Marcelle, for the fave on "The Hotel Where Esenin Hanged Himself."
thank you so much Marcelle for your comment and fave of my story "Fuckup"! :)
Very much appreciate the comment on my story, Marcelle.
thank you marcelle, for your comment on "for carol novack", i appreciate it!
only just noticed (via your bio) how many animals you live with! appreciate the comment on "fox", cheers, marcelle!
Marcelle, thanks for the "yes"" for my silly story. Hope all's well with you in the great NW. Love the pic on your page with the green grass & even a white gate!
Marcelle, thanks so much for reading and faving "Baby, Baby..." I really appreciate it!
Thanks for reading Old Tom, Marcelle!
thank you for commenting upon "moondog", marcelle, i hope this tickled your german bone(s).
Marcelle-thanks for reading "Lettie." She's part of my Great Depression series that I hope becomes a longer work someday soon.
Thanks for the comment. :)
Thanks for your kind words about my wee story "Dirty Business." I'm looking forward to getting to know your work - We have a lot of fave authors in common (Margaret Atwood is a particular inspiration for me.)
Marcelle, thanks for reading and commenting on "Flying." Much appreciated.
Thanks, Marcelle, for faving the visa poem.
thank you for the comment on "before the bloodbath", marcelle. imagery is what drew me to this, and i was surprised myself to return from the narrative without speech.
Hi Marcelle, thanks for taking the time to read The Pretenders, I really appreciate it. And thanks for the encouragement, too! fos.
Thanks for commenting on "The Grave of Rimbaud," Marcelle!
Thank you for your comment on Temp. P. I'm glad you liked it. x
I really appreciate your comments, Marcelle. Thanks for reading "Cholo."
Marcelle, So glad to see your name on a post! Thank you for the kind words & the * for "The Wooden City." Hope you'll be back soon.
Thanks, Marcelle!
thanks for commenting on "<a href="http://www.fictionaut.com/stories/marcus-speh/under-the-apple-tree">under the apple tree</a>", dear marcelle. i just noticed you have cormac mccarthy on your reading list. he of course is at the opposite end of the spectrum subtitled '<a href="http://kaffeinkatmandu.tumblr.com/post/6695293517/art-is-essentially-serious-and-beneficial-a-game">moral fiction'</a>...
Marcelle, thanks for the read, always appreciated.
Thanks, Marcelle. Crazy as our neighborhood is, I decided it could join the Chagall treatments on the site.
True story, Marcelle. The preacher's wife is a twelve, our neighbor a 4. Why the heck the big woman would want the little woman's clothes, I have no idea. Neither did the neighbor who reported the exchange to my wife.
Hi, Marcelle! Thanks for reading "Bumper Repair."
Thanks again for the inspiring commentary, Marcelle--and nice to hear from a fellow Portlander. Looking forward to future exchanges. Best, Isabell
Hello, Marcelle--Thanks for the nice commentary and fav on "The Mariner's Daughter". I love your work.
Hi Marcelle, thanks for looking over Table Thouthts, I appreciate the read and the comment, tool! fos.
Hi Marcelle, thanks for taking time to read and comment on House Rabbit. Was a fun little piece to write, glad you enjoyed!
Thanks, Marcelle. Glad you liked "8 New Ways of Looking at Waffles."
Thanks, Marcelle, for commenting on the noir fic. I see that you're a fan of Cormack McCarthy and Carson McCullers. Nice.
thanks so much Marcelle - still not sure if the narrator is a man or woman...!
Thank you so, so much, Marcelle! Writing is the best way through...
:)
Thanks for the kind words and fav for "The Bed", Marcelle. Love this picture of you!
Thanks for much for the kind words on "The Wreck of Me," Marcelle. They mean a lot.
Hi Marcelle. Thanks much!
Marcelle, thank you! Hope all's well!
Marcelle, thanks so much for reading, commenting, and especially the *!
Hi Marcelle, thanks for the comments on "I will be a child again". I appreciate your read!
Marcelle, I am happy that you liked "My Wife, My Love." Thank you for the thumb's up!
Hi Marcelle, Thanks for the read (Books and Covers). I really appreciate your comments. fos.
Marcelle, thanks for the recent comments on my story "Loneliness." I really appreciate them!
thanks for reading, marcelle! i am checking out your stuff now :)
A fave for "The Truth Will Out"? Not sure it really deserves it, but thanks! I had fun writing it.
Hi Marcelle, thanks for reading More Important than Money, I really appreciate that. And thanks for the comment, too - means a lot to me. fos.
Marcelle, I hope you will let me use your comment on "Men Are Beasts" in the forward to my next book. Thank you!
Thanks for the comments! Much appreciated
Marcelle,
I just love "Christina Heppel". I have been recommending it to everyone for a week. I also appreciate your comments on my work, especially the Mirko stories.
Thanks Marcelle for taking the time to comment on His Laugh is My Yellow. I'm a big fan of yours. Your story Nothing Good Can Come of This still haunts me--the way Flannery O'Connor does.
Thanks, Marcelle!
Thank you for your generous comments about alys, Marcelle. So much appreciated!
Don't know about "divinely inspired," but thanks so much for the great comment on and fave of "Son of Goya," Marcelle!
Marcelle, thanks for the recent comments on "Watching Them!" Your insights are always helpful.
Thank you Marcelle for commenting on & faving "Where You Lay Your Dreams"!
Marcelle - thank you for your kind words about my story "Flake". Hope all is well with you and I love this photo of you and the dogs!
Marcelle, thanks for commenting on "Tatters." Jake's not such a bad guy; he's kind to animals.
Thanks for your comment on my story 'Disintegration'. Looking forward to reading your work here too!
Thanks for commenting on "Disappearing Ink," Marcelle. Glad you liked the poem!
Thanks, Marcelle. So glad you like "August"!
marcelle, so glad you enjoyed Pewter Badge - it was a fun tale to tell - thx for the kind words..mjs
Thanks much Marcelle -- glad you enjoyed the story!
Marcelle! Thank you so much for loving "Hog Heaven". I appreciate it greatly.
Thanks, Marcelle! Glad you like the Translator poem. Thanks for the fave!
Marcelle I miss seeing your stories. Thanks so much for reading Drip...
Marcelle - thanks for the read and great comment on "Health Code". Appreciate!
Marcelle, I am in awe that you are amazed! Thank you so much for reading and commenting on "1991" - and for the star!
Marcelle I'm so glad you like Past Edible! How are you? I miss your column!
Marcelle- thank you for your comment on "Tip" that made me unbelievably happy, what you said there. There is no better feeling. It made my day. I thank you hugely. xoxo-meg
Thanks always for your attention, Marcelle. Much appreciated.
Hi, Marcelle! Thanks so much for your comment on "21." I'll have to post my story about the MAX soon, since you're in Portland. :)
Thanks very much for the comment and fave on 10 Keys, Marcelle. I appreciate the read, and I loved that word "noir..."
Marcelle, thanks so much for your sweet comments on "10,000 Dollar Pyramid." They mean a lot.
Thank you so much for your kind comment on "Wahrheit und Dichtung," Marcelle! I really appreciate that and the fave.
Hi Marcelle, I think you put Jule's thank you on my wall, but anyway you're welcome. ;-) I really enjoyed reading it.
Thank you Marcelle for commenting on "Solar Plexus".
Marcelle very happy you like "the world will end on june 17" which is a little excerpt from a novel in progress, thanks so much!
Thanks for your comment and * on Rats. Makes me happy.
Hey Marcelle, thanks for reading "Mabel...". We're both in Portland. Cool. -m
Hi, Marcelle. Thanks for reading 'Z Boson with a Hardron,' and the fav. Your helpful comment is greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much for commenting on and faving "George." Glad you liked it, Marcelle.
Hi Marcelle! Thanks for the nice comment on my story.
Marcelle, Thank you so much for the review and fav for "Madness." I see you have some livestock at home, incl. a very large and handsome pussycat! Good for you!
Thank you for your beautiful comment on Headstone. It means a lot.
Thanks, Marcelle, for the read and your short but sweet comment on “Oh, Fish Eggs!” Much appreciated.
Hi Marcelle, what an adorable photo! I wanted to thank you for the kind words for my story "Empty." Made me happy!
Marcelle, thanks for the comment on and fave of "Mussel Memory." I really appreciate both.
Marcelle, thank you!
Marcelle, merci for the star and great comments on Ping Pong, your comments made my day!
Thank you very much for reading How To Burn Years, Marcelle. I really appreciate you taking the time.
Thank you so much, Marcelle! I really appreciate your kind comment and reading!
Thank you so much for your very generous remarks about loon, Marcelle. They are much appreciated! Cheers. -- Q
Thanks for your kind comment on "The Proud Accounting," Marcelle. Much appreciated!
Thanks so much for the nice comment and fave for "Repair Man." I really appreciate it!
Marcelle: A brief note, but it always good to hear from you! Glad you liked "Lefty's."
Dear Marcelle,thank you for your countenance in "About men`s
pshychology",Mata
Thanks, Marcelle, for the wonderful comment on Two Trees. I am pleased you stopped by!!
Thanks so much for the comment and fave on Rats. I'm so glad you liked the optimism!
Most welcome, Marcelle! I have a feeling it's all going to become clear to me at 2 in the morning. I'll sit straight up in bed and go, ah ha! ;-)
Hi, Marcelle. Thanks for reading 'Fifty Five Words or Less.' And for the fav.
Marcelle, thanks so much for the kind words for my story "Moro". I appreciate it!
Thanks for the fave of "Florid Psychosis," Marcelle! You're very kind.
Hiya, Marcelle, thanks for your nice comment about my weird story.
Marcelle, thanks so much and glad you love vagina girl, she was a gas to write!
cheers!
it took me a long time to get to the bottom of this wall, marcelle...testimony to all your excellent comments - thanks for yours on "hänsel und gretel"!
thanks, Marcelle, for the wonderful comment on Escalation. Clean and sexy: wow, thanks.
Thanks very much for your generous comment on No Goodbyes! I appreciate the read, and I'm so glad you liked the part about the dog. Dogs just get to me...
Hi Marcelle,
Thank you for the nice comments on "The Metropole".
Best.
Marcelle- thank you for your kind words about "Separation"! True. Wicked am I, at least in my stories! Ha. xoxo-meg
Thanks so much for reading and commenting on my story, 'Far', Marcelle. I'm a rookie at this online publishing so some positive feedback ensures I don't regret dipping my toes in the water!
Thanks for reading Time to Rest, Marcelle!!
Hi Marcelle, thanks so much for your comments about "The Way is Dark, the Road Long" - George
Marcelle, so glad you liked my party story. Ah, me. Those were wild times!
I 'preciate your kind review of my Gay Paree story, Marcelle.
Marcelle, thank you so much for taking the time to comment on my poem. Love our bio and I'm looking forward to reading your work.
Marcelle, I so appreciate your comments on Requirement. Thank you for that!
Thanks for the comment on A Night of Not Knowing!
Marcelle, it's always great to get a thumbs up from such a fine writer. Thanks for you note on "Evil Humors."
Thanks for your enthusiasm on French Kiss! :)
Aw, Marcelle, I needed that. When I get a note from Marcelle about one of my stories, I know I'm on the right track.
Glad you loved the Supertramp, Marcelle! Thanks so much for your comment on Bedtime Story. :)
Marcelle, I'm glad All Credit Rescinded struck your funny-bone!
cheers!
Kari, Larry, and Marcelle
all of you truly excel
at making my heart skip a beat
leaving comments, such a treat.
Sam, my old friend from weeks aught
giving helpful hints for naught
How did I deserve to get
3 favs from this talented lot?
...hey, wait a minute, I'm missing a fav...
Hi Marcelle! Thanks so much for your comments on "Live Wire." Greatly appreciated.
Marcelle - thanks for the comment on 'Wraith' - I was uncomfortable with that last line too - so I aded an "about" to it: " . . trying to not think about why he would not be able to stop . ." - clears it up for me - thanks!
Thanks so much for the kind words on "Sock me.." today. Much appreciated!
Thank you so much for reading and commenting on my story.
Thanks, Marcelle, for your kind comment on "The Sky is Simply White."
Hi Marcelle, thanks for your comments on 'A Woman Walks'. Much appreciated!
Marcelle, Thanks for the read & the star for my go-rilla story.
I have a Word for you: thanks
Hi Marcelle, thanks for your compliments about "Hotel Chelsea - Intercut 3" - appreciated!
Thanks, Marcelle, for commenting on "The Transportation of Hens." I really, really appreciate it.
Marcelle, so glad you like Leanne & Monkey, they were really fun to play with for a while
Thanks Marcelle, for the read and fav on The First Date Questionnaire. So glad it made you laugh!
Hi Marcelle, thanks for your comment about "Minerva Gets Pierced by Love." Much appreciated!
Thanks, Marcelle, for the generous comment on X. Glad it worked for you!
Marcelle, Thanks for reading and commenting on "Naked Ladies." Brilliant? No. Lazy? Yes.
Marcelle, Good to hear from you on "Two" of Sunday Morning Series. You are a generous and gracious critic. Will continue to connect as I get accustomed to this new community.
Thanks so much for your kind comment on "The Meaning of Life," Marcelle.
Marcelle,
Did you get my Fictionaut fav piece?
Bill
Marcelle, Thank you for your lovely compliment on "This is how they were found". Can't wait to read your prolific contributions. Beginning of poetry series has been posted today. Looking forward to your comments on it. ~ J
Marcelle, as always, thank you!!
Marcelle, thank you for specific comments and your insights reading WIld BLue Yonder.
Marcelle! Mamet?? Wow, that is quite a compliment. Thank you so much for that generous comparison on Rock On. It was a fun piece to write. I really appreciate your read. (and sorry I am just getting here; crazy week!)
Thanks for reading the 52 flash New World - starting to get the gist of it, I think.
Thanks for your kind comments on 'Radio City'. I'm so glad you liked it - as a guy I'm always a bit nervous writing from a female pov, wondering if I've got it right!
Hey,
Thank you for the comments on my story. I always think writing about sex in uncliched original ways is a real knack...So I'm glad you think I managed it. :) I am always impressed when I read people that do.
I have slight tortoise envy. I have a pet tortoise aspiration, but they're not really suited to city flats. So a cat it is.
Thank you, Marcelle, for your comment on "Lamentations."
Marcelle, thank you for your note about "Only a Memory Away." Yes, those ladies are pretty lively!
Good to hear from you Marcelle. Whatcha been up to? Thanks for the kudos for my story "The Star of David."
Hi Marcelle, thanks for your review comment about "Shut Not", which I appreciate.
You're welcome!:-)
"a book of myths, in which our names do not appear"
-adrienne rich, diving into the wreck
Marcelle! thanks for reading and commenting on Elephant!
Marcie - thanks for comment(s) on Nettie & Marzy - and any others I might have missed, setting up V has been lots of work, but it has its perks like this one. The adventure will continue, but in slower installments.
Thank you very much for your affirming comment on my flash "The Forsaken"
Thanks, Marcelle, for your comment on A Knobby Thing! Glad you liked it.
I'm pleased you enjoyed my poem Marcelle!
Attention Fictionaut Friends - Please let me know if I miss a story of that you've posted. I want to keep up, but as you know, it can be hard in this abundant garden, sprawling metropolis, and vast ocean!
Thanks Marcelle, for your kind comments about "Every time we kiss." Btw, we have the same birthday day. Your fellow Scorpio, Ry.
Thank you for your kind words on "Atonement" - hope all's well with you!
Thanks for your comment on Routine, Marcelle. Have not been around here much this week; hope to get here on the weekend again!
Thank you for reading and commenting on Tatav. By the way, I have not forgotten about send you a review about my favorite writer on this site. Lots of people to go through. But I have narrowed it down, so it should not be long now.
Thanks, Marcelle, for your great comments on "Raleigh B."
Thank you for your kind words on Bookends -- very much appreciated! And your life -- house, animals, garden, the guy -- sounds like bliss. Peace...
Marcelle, thank you for your thoughts on This Girl in That Shirt. And your photo makes me feel peaceful.
Marcelle, thanks for the comments. I don't know how you read read and read, but thank you.
Thanks, Marcelle :- )
Thanks for reading and liking "Color Wheel," Marcelle. I just now read your "Aunt Ginny" story (whoa! funny and chilling in just the right proportions), and I'm happy to see that there are many more of your pieces left for me to read.
Thank you, Marcelle, for your comment on Latitude Adjustment! I appreciate the encouragement!
I just noticed that Three Dreamers is part of Off Island, which I will definitely be back to read.
Thanks so much, Marcelle, for your appreciation of "Scrap"!
Hi, Marcelle - I came to your page to thank you for your kind comment on 'Yeah' but then I found your story 'Three Dreamers' so now I'm here to say what a brilliant story that is. Really gentle and haunting.
Thank you for faving and supporting the very fun to write Serious Writer stories! MILF had me laughing, as I was writing it, which can only be healthy...
Marcelle, thank's for taking the Journey!
Marcelle,
I really enjoyed your comments on the thread in the group Sex (sometimes in the first line). Sometimes, the sex, the actuality of it, its physicality, is truly required in the writing. And when it's done well, occurring because of the demands of the story, of the characters and what is happening between them, it can illuminate all and shed a certain light like no other.
I am finding the analyses posted like being in an MFA class.
Marcelle, You are brave to give a thumb's up to "Sing for Me." Any idea what famous editor/author I poking fun at? Send me a message; take a guess.
Thanks for the comment and the fave on Pleiku Jacket.
Marcelle, thank you for reading and commenting on The Heart Jar. I'm looking forward to reading more of your work, and I'm with Michelle -- I love the quote you use for Why I Write.
Thanks for reading Memento Mori. If you're ever in Quebec, please look around let me know if there is such a place as "Villon's Nightmare."
thanks for reading Love, Story Marcelle! Will read up on YOU soon! So far, I love it that you quote Adrienne Rich in your Profile -- a beautiful piece.
Thank you so much, Marcelle!
Marcelle, thanks for the read and comment on Desert/Manhattan
Thanks so much for all your comments on my poems! Sometimes it's a slog to keep churning out the words, but your 'bravo's certainly do help.
Thank you for your kind words, Marcelle. =)
Thank you, Marcelle!
Marcelle, it was my pleasure re "Fleet Week." A few minor tweaks and this story will be even more superb. Thanks for your note. D
thanks a lot, marcelle! i'm a big fan of eternal sunshine too, although to be honest it depresses the hell out of me. but i think it really has the most brilliant structure of all time. it is really something special. thanks again!
Marcelle, Thanks for saying such nice things about "Snowed In." I always love to get your take on a story.
Thanks Marcelle for the read & comment on 'Margrit'. Always good to know I gave a smile. Like the quote on why you write.
Thank you for commenting on 'Trying to get drunk in Los Angeles'. Isn't it great when you are young you can behave like a complete idiot but somehow, it's cool?
Marcelle - thank you for your nice comments on "Villa Monterey"!
Marcelle: You always say such nice things about my little tales. Thanks--again.
Thanks for your so kind comment(s), Marcelle!
Have a nice day.
Hi Marcelle, thanks for reading Eight States Away, and for the comments, too. foster.
Love that beautiful new picture!
Thanks here for the "Read Chinese" comments.
Best,
RR
Thank you, Marcelle!
Jerry
Thanks, Marcelle. You too. AND I enjoy your blog.
Marcelle, If you like a story, I KNOW it has merit. Thanks for your review of "Estranged." As always, you are very kind.
Marcelle--Many thanks for your comments on "Eddie Says."
Marcelle, Thank you for your warm and generous "review" of my cat story. I'm sorry to hear about Pushkin, though. We just lost one, too. That leaves us with only nine! Oh, well. More are sure to show up.
Marcelle,
Uh, me roguish? Not at my age. I'd say "Mannequin" is pure fiction, but I cannot tell a lie. Thank you, thank you for the kind words!
Marcelle...thanks for reading Doyle...yesterday was wild with all the terrific stories coming in on Paddy Wacker...time to get to all the other great reads here...just read your Three Dreamers...wonderful!
too many good people to follow...i only saw/read "aunt ginny..." now - fantastic piece: sure dialogue, existential (love the matchbook review...) & the way you get into the childrens' mind and into their midts is masterful. "delicious dirt"...and the names: mindy meloy! Kitsie Countryman! yes!
marcelle, than you for your particularly lovely & enthusiastic comment!
Hi Marcelle, thought I'd say "hello" to a few people after a long absence from the site. Just to get reacquainted with things I checked out the story at the top of the list ("Aunt Ginny's Lunar Bash"). Wonderful storytelling!
Oh, good, because while I was reading "Aunt Ginny's..." I kept thinking they are such screwballs but with such an optimistic take on things
hi Marcelle, thanks for reading Cactus - I'm happy you liked it.
Marcelle, thanks for commenting on "Algae Freunden."
Marcelle,
Thanks for the good review of "Victory." You are the best.
I always know I've done something right when I get a comment from you, Marcelle. Thanks for your "review" my Paris story.
Hi Marcelle, thanx for your nice comment on my “Kitchen Knife (n.)” piece. Just as your note popped into my email I was on your Off Island site—looking further to see what another northwest local was doing! Anyway, haven’t had a chance to look at some of your stuff on fictionaut yet but I see a handful of intriguing titles. For the rest of the day tho I’m reading portfolios from my fiction writing students (soooooo painful sometimes—buy, hey, they’re learning, I hope!). Later when I desperately need an escape into good writing I’ll dip into yours. My best. —ed
p.s. I think I screwed up and posted this on my own wall! trying to response to your "Hi fellow Oregonian :)." I'm still a newbie at this fictionaut posting stuff, but enjoying all the good writing I'm discovering.
thanks Marcelle. I appreciate it.
Wow, Marcelle. I don't know if I'd call it brilliant, but I'm glad you liked my "zoo animals" story.
Hi Marcelle, thank you for reading and commenting on my story - I really appreciate both.
Oh, Marcelle, you would pick out that line in my ducks story! I was pretty proud of myself when the line popped into my head. Thank you.
Thank you so much, Marcelle - means a lot coming from you!
With all your talent, I treasure a good review from you. Thanks for your thumbs up for "Old Wounds."
Congrats on matchbook! Excellent. Loved the crit piece with it.
Marcelle,
Such a nice comment on my story! Thank you very much.
Marcelle, thank you for your comment
Hi Marcelle,
NE is wonderful. I'm in the SW hills. See you around-thanks for stopping by.
Thanks, Marcelle!
"Three Dreamers" is a terrific piece. It felt so intimate, as if the reader was there in bed with the couple, and in bed with the dog. That kind of intimacy is hard to attain and you did it with great ecomony. Brava!
Hi Marcelle. Thanks for the invite. I'll see if I can squeeze one more social media outlet into my schedule. ;-)
Dear Marcelle,
Thank you for your very kind welcome!!
Bobbi
Dear Marcelle,
Thank you so much for what you wrote re: "Strange Light"
I am new--I'm not sure if I am posting this in the correct place. I hope so.
I look forward to reading your work--
Bobbi
Thanks Marcelle! So kind of you to read it and stop by to say hello.
Thanks, Marcelle, for your comment on my story "Stalling." Looking forward to checking out your work.
Shiznit, I figured out what the micro award is. My bad, it's 115 a.m. here - time to get some sleep. Kudos to you as well! And thanks for your kind message last week. Lemme give it some (more) thought. D
Hey Marcelle, thanks for congratulating me on the micro award nomination. Um, what is this and when was i nominated? Is there a trip to Indonesia involved? Thanks for the kind words about Movie Night. I'm quite happy (though not surprised) to hear you like Bottle Rocket. Yes, ha, movies have caused many a fight in my life with exes. Thankfully my wife likes most of the movies I like. Most.
Thank you for the positive comment about my story, Marcelle. I'm glad you found some it funny. I just read Eldorado and thought it was great. Look forward to reading more of your work.
Thanks for the welcome and kind comments, Marcelle. I look forward to much trading of reads with you.
Thanks for your comment on my story, Marcelle! I'm glad you enjoyed it and appreciate you taking the time to read it.
Re: your Luna Park affiliation, Robin Hemley et al (via the Univ. of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program) is starting a new online journal called Defunct that features reviews of all things defunct: cultures, music, literary journals, ideas, technology, etc etc etc. Once it's up and running, would you be interested in us giving you a holler? The premiere issue is going to be really great (out this spring).
Hello Marcelle, nice to meet you. Thank you for introducing yourself. =)
Thanks for your comment on my Nanoism piece, Marcelle. Ft. Collins was my patch of Colorado as well. I moved there in 1997 and lived there (and nearby in Windsor) for ten years.
Nice to see you over at the Prick of the Spindle group. Welcome!
thanks Marcelle for reading. Get Some Strange is terrific, so much in so few lines
thanks for the comment on Sushi, Marcelle!
[sorry, typo - that was "my" modes of motion]
Thanks for the comment on your "Modes of Motion," Marcelle. As for me, I really enjoyed your "I'm doing nothing wrong." And it's good to make contact with another Portland writer!
thank you for your comments, Marcelle! i'm rather new to fictionaut, so haven't got round to making contacts yet, but it was really nice to be welcomed by you...
thanks so much Marcelle! yeah they did a great job w/ it, the matchbook guys....
Hi Marcelle, thanks so much re the MSNBC i-view. I'm working on that piece...hope to have to you in the next couple of days. Thanks again on both counts. D
thanks so much, marcelle! thrilled you like it.
The comments on Off Island were my pleasure.
Nice interview in PANK!
Thanks Marcelle!
Hi Marcelle, nice to meet your writing, and you, here!
Thanks for loving An Insurrection "for several reasons," Marcelle!
Hello hello!
Ha, love the Neko Case shout out. She's great.
Thanks again for your kind words/encouragement on the "No More Carl" story. It got accepted by Everyday Genius and is already up. To say I'm fired up would, uh, be an understatement. David
Marcelle, thank you again for liking/faving "No More Carl". I haven't written much of late and it was so wonderful to read your kind comments.
Thanks very much for your kind words on Drumsticks. That was awesome to read.
I really enjoyed your story. I was glad to provide some feedback. I hope you find a good home for it.
thanks for your comment on my novel excerpt--i've been chewing nails about it.
My pleaure, Marcelle! Everything Meg said x 2!
welcome. i love your Punch Patty. can't wait to read more!