Matthew A. Hamilton

Matthew, thanks for commenting on "The Hotel Where Esenin Hanged Himself."

Thanks for the * for "Flying Tiger," young man. It was before your time, but for me it was an unforgettable experience.

Hi Matthew: Glad to have you back. Thank you for your response to "2008..." Best.

Thanks for faving "Satan and the Moon."

Thanks for reading and commenting on "Black Ice," Matthew.

Matthew, thanks for reading and commenting on Hidden Reminders. I really appreciate the time you took for both. fos.

Thanks for commenting on "The Lost Boys," Matthew. Appreciate your reading very much.

Hi Matt, thanks for taking the time to read and comment on my bus driver story, I really appreciate it. fos.

Matthew, great to hear from you (via your post re: my story "Reverie.")...what are you up to these days?

Matthew, glad you liked "Springtime." Thanks.

Thanks, Matthew. Glad you liked "Addictions."

Thank you for your support, Matthew. "Men Are Beasts" was fun to write.

comment, not coment ...yikes.

Thanks for your comment about Sex Ed With Barbie and GIJoe. That's the name of the chapter, not the novel, by the way.

Thanks for the comment on "Staring at Waves," Matthew.

Matthew,
Thanks for commenting on "Sermon of Lilacs."

Hi, Matthew. Thanks for reading 'Stupiditās.' Your comment and fav are greatly appreciated.

Matthew, thanks for the thumbs up for "Madness."

Matthew thanks a lot for "east to west" and hope you are doing well, drop me a line and let me know what's happening, etc.

MAtthew - thanks for the comment on "I Like It". Very appreciated.

What is it with you guys & undercooked lamb? It was awful!

Thanks for the * Matthew. Hey. Are you back in the US of A?

Matthew, thanks so much for reading and liking "oasis" I appreciate!

Thanks for fave of "The Proud Accounting," Mathew. Glad you liked it.

Matthew I'm glad you liked my story Um-hm, and it's nice to know we got you back here in the states. Now we just need Mavi here, too, and all will be well.

Thanks Matt! Appreciate you reading "Lay on Me"

I'm glad you liked my dog is, Matthew. Thank you for your kind remarks. Have a good week. -- Q

Thanks, Matthew. Yes, lots going on in the third paragraph.

Thanks for the comment on "I Am Not a Corpse," Matthew.

Thanks so much for visited and commenting on Pocahontas poem--your presence is always appreciated.

Thank you Matthew for the comment on Two Trees. Good to see you here -- as always.

Hi. Matthew. Thanks for reading and faving 'Fifty Five Words or Less.'

(if i talk too much about a work-in-progress it breaks the spell, so to speak)

thanks for the read on Olde Burying Yard...the tombstone poem, is i admit actually carved in stone, somewhere, and not from my own hand :)

Matthew, my man! Thank you for the comment on "Vestiges." I want to print your comment out and frame it. Thanks, you rock!

uggh: "bar nun" - I am semi-literate.

Matthew, thanks for your comments on Check Engine, & for joining the Ramshackle group. All best.

re: Orange Julius poem.

"Should it be 'self improvement?'"

It should if it didn't want to be a pun, but it does.

Lots of the weirder phrases/ideas in the poem are puns: Ecuadorian gray, chicken a la Siegfried, playing catch with the throw rugs, etc.

The "skittish horse wearing an iron hat" comes from Temple Grandin's life-changing book Animals in Translation.

Thanks for asking, Matthew! And thanks for commenting.

hey matthew.
i'm glad you commented on my story. Gave me the opportunity to come to your page and learn about you. Fairfield? I'm about to start an MFA at Antioch. Hope your program goes well. About my story.....you found it creepy. I can see why you'd say that. I think of it as a love story. It's a post-holocaust story that i based on my friend's parents. They actually met when she was his nurse in a hospital after the war (he'd been in the camps) and he weighed sixty pounds.
thanks again for reading my story and for taking the time to comment.

Happy you liked my post 9/11 story, young man. Yup. Can't help it that cats scratch their way into my stories; we've got nine of them.

Hey Matt, loved your story. The story I got pubbed in the October 2008 SUN in the Readers Write column. Not really a story but an essay about finding out that a blighted ovum really wasn't and was, in fact, my son. After years of medical treatment for infertility. They edited the hell out of that piece. I'll have to dig it up and send it your way.

Readers Write is competitive but a legitimate cred, so look at each issue's prompts and send in your essay. You have such a world of experience I am sure what you wrote would resonate.

And yes, The SUN is out of my alma mater Chapel Hill, though not affiliated with the University. Peace...

True story!
Thanks, Matt!

Matthew, glad you got a laugh off my vagina girl story (centerpiece). sorry i can't divulge the actress name-- life in the theatre has a lot of odd bits and pieces, but one never divulges...
you will just have to think and wonder, ha ha!

Matt, thanks for catching the typo on my story about the weird shrink.

Hi, Matthew. Thanks for reading 'Number Nine.' I appreciate your comment and I'm glad you liked it.

Thanks for liking and commenting on "Bone Density," Matthew. The lines you like are plays on lines from Melville's "Bartleby the Scrivener": Ah, Bartleby! Ah, Humanity!" Not that that helps explain anything!!!!

Thanks so much for kind words on Responsible! I always appreciate your thoughts.

thanks, Matthew, for your comment on Time to Rest. Much appreciated, as always!

Matt. You rewrote your profile. In the new one I discover you ar a product of the Benedictines as am I, St Anselm College. They took a lot and gave a lot. They're right up there with General Electric in shaping who I am today. Cheers. LS

Thanks for posting on my story, "Trangression", Matthew. I appreciate the feedback tremendously.

Hey Matt, Thx for reading and enjoying my noir piece.

THanks for the comment on Between, Matthew! that was a fun one...

Thanks for the kind words and the fave on Corner! I appreciate the read.

"It's like like having my own editor."
Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

Thanks for the kind words and the fave on Limboland! So glad you liked it.

Hi Matthew, thanks for your comments on the "Godot" stories.

You made my day! It's my first 10*, thank you!

Matthew, thanks for your comment on "After the Shark." Have to say, this experience was way, way, way before Jaws. Maybe 1962.

You are right about drinking and forgetting, Matthew. Of course we don't know that from personal experiece, do we? Thanks for the read!

Matthew, I'm glad you saw Organic BJ's in terms of love, thanks for reading

Thanks for reading & commenting on Flesh & Blood! Coq au vin is a French stew made with chicken (usually legs) and a lot of red wine. If made well it's delicious!

Thank you for taking time to read Prologue and for responding favorably. I used to be able to keep up with the writers on Fnaut, but too many join every day. Not complaining. Good for all of us. But I think I've missed your stuff. We'll see.

Oh and: of course that was my reaction to your Union of Opposites story -- just went and read it again, this time remembered to FAVE it. Good lord, man, that is some tale.

Glad you liked "Processes." Thanks for commenting. Stanza two always got a laugh whenever I read it in public.

Ah, yes, Matthew, that is the German historian in me, sometimes still dying to get out. I really like this piece, think it could be even bigger -- though I like the idea of covering 12 years of German history in 250 words or less (you've taken the challenge to new degrees here). Mostly, I think creating a character who is a type, a metaphor, or an idea is intriguing. Also, have you read Christopher Browning's Ordinary Men? one of my personal favorites concerning this period of German history...

Hi Matthew, thanks for reading and commenting. congrats to you, on breadfruit -- so glad that wonderful short found a home.

Don't think I thanked you for your comment on and fav of "Pain." I was out of town (in North Carolina!) conducting a workshop on online teaching. Thank you, Matthew!

If I missed responding to any of your other comments on my work, I'm thanking you now. I very much appreciate your thoughtful and kind reading of my work!

Thanks for reading and commenting on "The Assassination of Sadat." It's an old poem of mine, but one I still like.

No problem, glad I found it! I will check out more of your work soon. That’s so great you’re in the Peace Corps. My brother-in-law is in the Peace Corps too, in Indonesia. Good stuff. I can only imagine how much writing inspiration you must find over there.

Thanks for reading Unfit, Matthew, I truly appreciate it.

Thanks for reading "Camp 7," Matthew. No, its present tense, and using the adjective form incorrectly is standard practice where I grew up.

Matthew, thanks for your comments on Leached. I don't have a lot of work that conforms to the NC concept, so I figure poems are pretty universal and will work for NC Group

Hi Matthew, thanks for your comments about Double Barrel. As ever, I appreciate your insights. No immediate plan to expand this short short, but I am forever subtly weaving a gun or war themes into my tales. Have a great day!

Thank you, Matthew, for reading my story 'Pale Heart'. It means a lot to a Hong Kong writer in English like me (I'm pretty isolated where I am).

I enjoyed your poems and short prose too. You have a very natural relationship with your subjects. You observation carries a gentle sense of lightness but then it has weight.

Matthew, thanks for reading and commenting on my Naked through the pines. I'm pleased you liked it, even the bollocks!

hi matthew...thanks for reading Wild Blue Yonder...appreciate it. So i see you're heading to Fairfield U. I grew up next town over...great location for a writer...you've got New York little more than an hour train ride and up the other way New Haven has Long Wharf and Yale Rep, etc.

Thanks for commenting on "Searching for the Word." Glad you liked it!

In reply to your question, the Korean War was over when I joined the navy in '57 but the ship I served aboard, the USS Eversole (DD789) received seven battle stars for Korean War service. The story I wrote actually happened but I learned about it from old timers who were still aboard when I arrived. I got out in '61. The Eversole was transferred to the Turkish Navy in '73. It's now a museum ship in Izmit, Turkey.

Thanks for the comment (and the free proofread) on Flashback. Cheers.

Thanks, Mattthew for your comments on Weakest Link. It was a case of writing and posting too quickly. I usually work on my poems for months, sometimes even years (on and off). I am not really happy with the ending of this poem, a bit too abrupt it does feel like it should go on.
Thanks, again :-)

Matt - thanks for reading Brave New World - flash is new to me, tryin' it on for size.

Thanks, Matthew. Yes, falling out of bed is no fun. Why do they make bed so far off the ground?!

Matthew, thanks for taking the time to read Dream Girl and for your helpful comment.

Thanks, Matthew, not sure if I'd want one! (electrified dog)

Matthew, thanks for reading The Fall of Love. I guess the Sno*Caps are lost/stolen/eaten by now...
Damn!

I hate to say it, but that's my kind of dog!! I have terrible animal allergies. I'd have to learn how to pronounce it first, I reckon.

Matthew -- thanks for the comment on Elephant. Glad you liked it. Happily anticipating your inner animal, too. :)

Thanks Matthew, always appreciate your comments!

Matthew, thanks for reading Teacher. I'm glad to know you enjoyed it and your comments are always appreciated.

Matthew, thanks for your comment on 'Saturday Morning'. All best.

Once again, many thanks, Matthew :-)

Thank you Matthew, for the encouragement on my story Bookmark, but neither Opium or Six Sentences will accept previously published work. That's the downside of posting stories online. I have another piece going up at six sentences on Friday May 28th and I might write something for Opium as well, although I'm not a fan of entry fees.

Thank you so much, Matthew for your comments on "Bread, Fish, Serpent, Stone" and "Not Today." Much appreciated!

Thanks, Matthew. Your positive response to "Mt. Harmonica" means a lot to me.

Thanks for reading Empty House. Glad you got something out of it :-)

Thanks, Matthew, for reading and commenting on Doreen - III.

Thanks, Matthew. Appreciate the comments on "Greyhound."

Thanks, Matthew!

Matthew, I 'preciate your reading "Black Orchids," and I bet you pinned a star to it, too. Thanks so much.

Thanks for your comments on Eli. On an unrelated subject. A while ago I had the impropriety to suggest you illustrate your own Turkey story. You'll be amused that I finally found an illustrator for the Illustra-Novella I am working on. Turns out she's thirteen. I need a chaperone to review materials with her. Perhaps there are lights at the end of our tunnels.

Thanks, Matthew, for reading and commenting on Doreen - II. I'm happy to know you liked it.

Thanks, Matthew!

Hello! Thank you for reading my poetry..I will dive in to yours ASAP. :)

Matthew, thank you for your comments on "My Name is Bill Franklin," and as I said on the post - I'm with you on the willow tree switches.

Thanks for commenting on my piece, Talking to Flowers, Matthew. Have a great week.

Thanks, Matthew, for reading and commenting on Doreen.

Thanks for the comment on "Dis-Ease," Matthew. Maybe one day we'll get the chance to play a game of chess together!

Thanks, Matthew, for your comment on Routine. I'm glad to know that you keep your nosehairs trimmed. Those details matter!

Hey Matthew, you've had an amazing life. Very cool on the Benedictine monk. Love the NC connection. Peace...

Matthew, thank you for reading and commenting on This Girl in That Shirt. Hope this finds you well.

Thanks, Matthew, for your comment on "The Blocked Toxin." I appreciate your loyal reading of so much of my work!

Matthew, Your comments and those of the others really gave me a boost. Glad you liked "Secrets."

Thanks, Matthew, for the welcome to Fictionaut, and for your kind words about "Writing in the Dark."

Thanks for the comment on Latitude Adjustment, Matthew! And for making me hunger for NC BBQ too...

Thanks, Matthew, I can see why you thought it was two stories. I've clarified the first part by adding "Lantana Prison" after "I visit on the inside" less ambiguous. Really appreciate your observations.

Hey thanks! You're nice. Carapace loves you.

Matthew,
Your idea, your execution, your piece. Editing is mostly taking out. Much easier than putting in in the first place! All the kudos go to you.
Thanks for inviting me to Fictionaut. Enjoying the communal spirit very much.

Hi Matt. I've been teaching as a graduate instructor -- everyone in the program does so in his/her second year. Graduating later this month; I'll probably be an adjunct next year... Good luck with your MFA.

Matthew, Thanks for your comments. I'm flattered. I have several self-published books in print. They are available at Lulu. Check them out. Hello Walls is a collection. Tiny Bubbles is a group of more recent stories and has a great cover! Check it out; you'll like it.

Take a look at our up coming themes for inspiration. We're really looking something outside the lines. So let your imagination spread beyond the obvious applications of the themes and surprise us. I'd love to send you an acceptance.

Thanks for joining The Glass Coin group. And Welcome. Were you thinking of submitting?

Thanks for commenting on Drug War Snitch, Matthew. Your helpful suggestions are greatly appreciated.

I am part Cherokee, Matthew - my Father's side... My great-great-great grandmother was Cherokee, and a prisoner on the Trail of Tears, but escaped - or I wouldn't be typing this note.

Thank you so much, Matthew, for reading "Hammer Nail Nail," the fav, and your comments. I loved your comments, and you know what it means.

Thanks for the comment on Love, Story, Matthew! Having a go on your wall now!

Matthew, I've never heard of Lee Childs, but thank you, thank you for your comments.

Thanks, Matthew, for reading and commenting on Nell Shea. Glad you liked it, and would buy the novel. More next.

Matthew,

Thanks for the read. I was considering just stopping where I am in it, but I do so want to get to her apartment, have the detectives make their analysis, get to what happens to her and by who and why!

I had responded to your post, and hadn't realized I ought to be responding on your wall. Thanks again!

I like the last paragraph of Pleiku Jacket as well. I kind of held my breath while I was writing it. Thanks for your comment.

Thanks, Matthew for your generous comments. I'm glad you liked "Loony Tunes."

Well Matthew....I printed off 'The Land of Four Rivers' but for the life of me cannot locate the other poem you had posted yesterday???? Also I cannot find the text of my e-mails to you???? Oh and belated Happy Birthday to you too and imagine you are speaking to a Joe Sullivan right now. Must be Irish. In gaelic his surname means " from one-eye" - "o suil abhain" --- tell him that. Must check out his stuff also.

Thanks for the great comment, and happy birthday belatedly. You've got the same birthday as my dad. And my wife was born in Subic Bay. And my grandfather was Armenian. No joke.

Thanks for reading "Getting Religion." I suppose I could try writing my novel 140 characters at a time . . . but I think I'd lose the continuity (or the continuity I hope for).

Hi, Matthew, thank you for your kind words on my story. Martha

Thanks Matt for stopping by and reading Veronica Yvette. Of course there were other bad girl sirens around going back forever, but she was mine.

Matthew-

Hi! Just wanted to thank you for joining the Cervena Barva Press group. I appreciate it so much!
Gloria

Hi Matthew, thanks for taking the time to read and comment on Eight States Away - I really appreciate that. foster.

An old Kentucky boy. I did not know that, Matthew. How did I miss such an important fact in your bio? Damn me. Just damn me. Kentucky...hard as a coffin nail and everything born it. You know what I'm saying. We have no other choice.

Thanks for reading and for the typo too!

Thanks for your comments on "Maps," Matthew!

Matt, thanks for reading Uptown/Bowery and the comment. As for metazen, I have a short story "Paper House" scheduled for its website on Apr. 8.

Matthew, thanks so much for taking the time to read and comment on Girl. I'm so glad it worked for you.

I'm with you on Goodbye, Columbus.

I look forward to reading your work.

Welcome, Susan.

Wow! Thanks. I enjoyed your piece about the Welsh wedding as well. If that's your voice on the recorded version, that rocks, too. You sound like one of my former college professors. I'm having my fiance come over later to listen to it.

I'll check out the April Fools challenge, too.

thanks again