Kim Conklin


Location Ontario
Occupation Writer/Filmmaker
Website http://www.prickofthespindle.com/drama/5.1/hutchinson/the_motherhood_project.htm

About Me

A writer and filmmaker, a former Detroiter, and an AmeriCanadian living on the border. Her fiction, poetry and drama have appeared in journals such as The Adirondack Review, Bartleby Snopes, Prick of the Spindle, Pure Slush, Wufniks, redlionsquare, A-Minor, Divine Dirt Quarterly, The Glass Coin, Thunderclap Press and the 52/250 Challenge quarterlies. Her short story, Thursday Girls, was recently nominated for Best of the Net 2011: http://bit.ly/dURP6Q. Her non-fiction has played on television and radio and has been featured in print. Kim's short films have been in international distribution and played at film festivals in the US and Canada.

Why do you write?

"The truth about stories is that that's all we are." Thomas King

Kim Conklin's Wall

Susan Rukeyser – Jan 11, 2012

Thanks so much for your kind words about "Squall."

Susan Rukeyser – Jan 11, 2012

Thanks so much for your kind words about "Squall."

J. Mykell Collinz – Jan 05, 2012

Hi, Kim. Thanks for reading, 'Pitspits.' I greatly appreciate your comments.

Bill Yarrow – Jan 05, 2012

Hi, Kim! So nice to hear from you! Happy New Year! Thanks so much for commenting on and faving "She Waited for Him."

Beate Sigriddaughter – Jan 04, 2012

Thanks for reading and commenting on "The Wedding: Snow White." May 2012 be a wonderfully successful writing year for you.

Nathaniel Tower – Jan 04, 2012

Thanks for commenting on "A Boy Who Looks Like Horses...". Glad Michael Alex's story charmed you.

Sally Houtman – Jan 04, 2012

Kim, thanks so much for reading and commenting on "Nostradamus." It delights me when folks actually get my humor. I see from your profile you're an Ameri-Canadian. I'm an Ameri-kiwi - living in New Zealand now. We're everywhere...kinda like a disease, eh?

M – Apr 02, 2011

Thanks for the kind remark on the woodpile, Kim. Wishing you a lovely spring.

Bill Yarrow – Apr 02, 2011

Thank you, Kim, for the kind comment on and fave of "Disappearing Ink."

Tina Barry – Apr 02, 2011

Thanks for the kind words and the star, Kim. I'm glad you like "August".

Jack Swenson – Apr 01, 2011

Kim, thanks for reading and commenting on "Big." I was told by a very wise teacher to "write about cardinal issues: birth, death, marriage, divorce." I do sometimes; sometimes I don't.

Jules Archer – Mar 30, 2011

Kim - thank you so much for reading and commenting on "Hog Heaven".

Pamela J. Parker – Mar 29, 2011

Hi Kim - many thanks for the fave and comments on "Waiting." Appreciate it!

M – Mar 28, 2011

Hi Kim. I'm sorry for this belated thank you regarding your comments on what I wanted in 1968. I hope you are well!

Matthew A. Hamilton – Mar 27, 2011

Thank you for reading Tsunami. Glad you liked it. And thanks for the *.

Misti Rainwater-Lites – Mar 27, 2011

Hi Kim! Thanks for reading & favoriting.

Frankie Saxx – Mar 25, 2011

Hi Kim,

Thanks for your comment on Picking Up Physicists. I thought Eat, Pray, Network and Rats were both excellent. Looking forward to reading more.

-F.

David Ackley – Mar 25, 2011

Thanks, Kim, for the very pleasant comment on "Tortillas," creating surprise is always a nice feeling.

James Lloyd Davis – Mar 25, 2011

Kim, thanks for the fave and the "lovely" comment on "She said."

Bill Yarrow – Mar 24, 2011

Thank you, Kim, for your comment on and fave of the Translator poem. Great to hear from you.

Mark Reep – Mar 24, 2011

Hi Kim, glad you enjoyed Snowdick :) Thursday Girls is a great piece. Thanks!

Robert Vaughan – Mar 20, 2011

Kim, I am always grateful for your comments on any of my stories, here and at other places where our writing lives cross paths. Thanks for the recent comments on "Tami Miami," among others.

Frank Vander Rasky – Mar 03, 2011

Kim, I so appreciate your wonderfully generous comment about my simple narrative "1993, What I Wanted." Thank you!

Jules Archer – Mar 01, 2011

Kim - many thanks for the read on "Liplorn". I truly appreciate you taking the time.

Karen Eileen Sikola – Feb 28, 2011

Hi, Kim! Thanks so much for your reading of "21." Truly appreciated.

Catherine Davis – Feb 27, 2011

Thanks so much for coming to read and fav my 19__. Love your comment, Kim.

Keith U. – Feb 27, 2011

Kim, thank you so much for reading "1991" and your kind comment and for the star!

Jack Swenson – Feb 26, 2011

Kim, thanks for the nice comment about "War." Amen to what you said.

Bill Yarrow – Feb 26, 2011

Kim, you are very kind. Thanks for faving "Staring at Waves."

Bill Yarrow – Feb 26, 2011

Hi, Kim! Thanks for faving "Sermon of Lilac." Glad you liked it!

Jack Swenson – Feb 26, 2011

Kim, thanks for reading and for making such a nice comment about "Merry Go Round." The "hole" metaphor is a staple of Juice Church lore.

J. Mykell Collinz – Feb 26, 2011

Hi, Kim. Thanks for reading '1965, what I wanted.' I appreciate your comments very much.

M – Feb 14, 2011

Thank you for your very kind remarks on my tale of vegetable love. Happy Valentine's!

Lacey N. Dunham – Feb 14, 2011

Hi Kim - Thanks for your comment and your fave on "Safa's Hair." Cheers!

M – Feb 13, 2011

And thanks for your remarks on fly, too. Hope you're having a good Sunday.

Jack Swenson – Feb 12, 2011

Trouble indeed. (Shudder.) Thanks, Kim!

M – Feb 10, 2011

Thank you very much for your kind remarks on ash, Kim. You rock.

Chelsea Biondolillo – Feb 10, 2011

Kim, thank you so much for reading and commenting on the poem formerly known as "untitled," I appreciate it!

Soon to be deleted – Feb 09, 2011

Most welcome, Kim ;)

David Ackley – Feb 09, 2011

Thanks Kim for the kind reception of "pieces of Flight" and motivation for the work to come.

Susan Tepper – Feb 09, 2011

Kim I appreciate your read and good comments re Season,and glad you like the end lines! cheers!

Bill Yarrow – Feb 09, 2011

Thank you for reading "Wahrheit und Dichtung," Kim. Thanks for the flattering comment and fave.

Jack Swenson – Feb 09, 2011

Kim, thanks so much for your nice comment--and for the fav--re: my wry little story. You are hereby named My Favorite Person. (Note: the honor only lasts a day or two. Sorry, but I am a shallow and fickle person.)

M.H. – Feb 09, 2011

Hi Kim - thanks so much for your nice words on "Nothing Good..." I love 10 Keys :)

Frank Vander Rasky – Feb 07, 2011

Kim, many thanks for your wicked good remark! Happy you enjoyed “Badabing Badaboom.” Your comment and fave much appreciated! Franco :)

Robert Vaughan – Feb 04, 2011

Kim, I really appreciate your comments about Cleo and 10,000 Dollar Pyramid. I am such a fan of your work! This means a lot.

Jack Swenson – Jan 30, 2011

Ouch! You got me, Kim. I'll work on being kinder and more understanding. Really.

Jack Swenson – Jan 26, 2011

And your comment about "Happy Trails" is a great start to MY morning. Thanks Kim. I needed that!

Jules Archer – Jan 26, 2011

Kim, thank you for reading and commenting on "Solar Plexus". Always happy to have input from you.

Frank Vander Rasky – Jan 25, 2011

Thanks, Kim, for your lovely comments and fave on “Jump Shots.” Very pleased you liked it!

Tina Barry – Jan 21, 2011

Hi Kim,
Thank you for your kind words about "Bride and Groom" and for the star! I'm a fan of your writing.

Susan Tepper – Jan 20, 2011

Kim, so glad you liked "doug" thanks for reading and your great comments

J. Mykell Collinz – Jan 19, 2011

Hi, Kim. Thanks for reading 'Z Boson with a Hardron.' I appreciate your loving comments and *.

Bill Yarrow – Jan 19, 2011

Thanks for comment on and fave of "Fate," Kim! Believing in fate is just giving up.

Michael J. Solender – Jan 19, 2011

Hi Kim - So much enjoyed that you found my fish story entertaining - thx for the read!

Jack Swenson – Jan 18, 2011

Kim: Insightful and kind as always. Thanks for your response to my wacky story "Madness."

Meg Worden – Jan 17, 2011

Hey Kim, Mabel and her metal suit thank you for your love. :-)

James Lloyd Davis – Jan 17, 2011

Thank you, Kim, for the fave and all on "Foreplay."

Foster Trecost – Jan 14, 2011

Hi Kim, thanks for reading Just for Kicks, I appreciate the comments! fos.

Bill Yarrow – Jan 13, 2011

Thanks, Kim, for reading and commenting on "George." Love your comments always.

Susan Tepper – Jan 12, 2011

Kim so really glad you got a laugh off my story Bond, I think I wrote it to give myself a laugh-- all this snow is a bit daunting!
Take care, Susan

See ya – Jan 11, 2011

Thanks, Kim, for your kind words about "Buckaroo". I especially appreciate that you found the voice to work. It was a departure for me in that respect. Glad to hear it worked well for you as a reader.

Carol Reid – Jan 11, 2011

Hey Kim! Thanks so much for the thumbs up on "Sage".

Gary Percesepe – Jan 11, 2011

kim,

i appreciate the way you read (and keep reading) my work--is an honor, thank you----gary

J. Mykell Collinz – Jan 09, 2011

Hi, Kim. Thanks for reading 'Creeper.' I appreciate your comment and the *.

Jack Swenson – Jan 07, 2011

Oops. That should be "my scribbling."

Jack Swenson – Jan 07, 2011

Thanks for the posted comment about "Silent Summer." It's always good to hear what you have to say about scribbling.

Jules Archer – Jan 07, 2011

Kim - thank you for reading and commenting on I Like It. Always appreciated!

J. Mykell Collinz – Jan 06, 2011

Hi, Kim. Thanks for reading 'Piece of Mind.' I appreciate your comment and fav. You would be a welcome addition to the bling theory study group.

Marcus Speh – Jan 06, 2011

kim, thank you for making the rounds among my pieces, i appreciate it. hope you had a good start into the year...book coming along and all. cheers!

Jen Knox – Jan 06, 2011

Kim,
Yes. The characters are just so intriguing! I wasn't ready to stop reading.
:) Thanks for reading 1991. I was nervous about posting that one, so your comment means a lot.

Kathy Fish – Jan 06, 2011

You are alway so kind and generous, Kim. Thanks for the kind words and fave for "Empty."

Bill Yarrow – Jan 06, 2011

Thanks, Kim, for your comment on and fave of "Whiplash Marriage." Yes, wouldn't it be great to have one of those mirrors! Well, until then, I guess human delusion will have to do.

Jane Hammons – Jan 06, 2011

Thanks for you comment and fave on Headstone, Kim.

Frank Vander Rasky – Jan 06, 2011

Thanks, Kim, for the read and your lovely comments on “Oh, Fish Eggs!” Will see what I can do about getting you a sunbonnet made for two! ;)

Matthew A. Hamilton – Dec 26, 2010

Thank you for the * for Erzurum. Glad you enjoyed it.

Frank Vander Rasky – Dec 26, 2010

Kim, thank you for your warm-hearted comment on my interdenominational story “The Boy who killed Christ.” You are a kind and generous friend. Wishing you a serene holiday season, Frank.

billy robinson – Dec 23, 2010

Great. Thx for the directions!

J. Mykell Collinz – Dec 23, 2010

Hi, Kim. Thanks for reading 'I'll be Home for Christmas.' I appreciate your helpful and encouraging comments.

Roberta – Dec 23, 2010

Thank you so much for the lovely comment on 'Gift,' Kim.

Roberta

Kathy Fish – Dec 23, 2010

Kim, I really appreciate your reading "Snow", the kind comment and fave. Happy holidays!

billy robinson – Dec 23, 2010

Kim, thanks for your comments. And yes, I'm new to this and still trying to navigate. How do I add you as a contact?

Bill Yarrow – Dec 22, 2010

Thanks, Kim, for your kind comment on "Mussel Memory." I'm glad to be back!

Catherine Davis – Dec 22, 2010

Thanks for the fav on SantaBot, Kim! So glad you liked the dialogue.

kim teeple – Dec 22, 2010

Hi Kim, Thank you for reading my story and I appreciate the kind comment! Thank you!

Jane Hammons – Dec 19, 2010

Thanks for reading and fave'ing Dreaming in Mink, Kim. I think it's one of the first things I posted here. Nice that it is being read.

Jack Swenson – Dec 15, 2010

Kim, you are such a good friend! Thank you for your wonderful comment about "Wipe Your Feet."

Mary Lane – Dec 15, 2010

Hi Kim. Thank you for following Kari who followed Sara to my "For Davis." Goodness, I'm speechless at all of your comments. Thank you, thank you. HM

W.F. Lantry – Dec 15, 2010

Thanks for your comment on Transference!

Marcus Speh – Dec 14, 2010

hi kim - thank you for commenting on "le sucre brun". it left me speechless, too, in a way...these things do and they should.

J. Mykell Collinz – Dec 14, 2010

Hi, Kim. Thanks for reading 'Corrective Rejection.' I appreciate your encouraging comment very much.

Kathy Fish – Dec 13, 2010

Kim, thanks for the kind comment on "Another Story About Me and Some Guy." I really appreciate it!

Sara – Dec 11, 2010

Kim, Thanks so much for reading Whipping Post. Happy that line stood out for you -

Julie Innis – Dec 11, 2010

Kim, thank you for your kind words -and for putting the idea of expansion into my head. I like that idea very much.

Susan Tepper – Dec 10, 2010

Kim I'm so glad you like "body" thank you!

Lynn Beighley – Dec 09, 2010

Thanks for the kind comment and fave of "Beige," Kim!

Cherise Wolas – Dec 09, 2010

Kim, as always, thank you for reading. So glad you enjoyed Ping Pong, and thanks for the fav!

Jules Archer – Dec 07, 2010

Kim - hope you didn't have "the tits" running through your mind all day...but I really love your awesome comment on "Help Me Own You". Always a fan. Thank you!!

M – Dec 06, 2010

Thanks for the great remark on my story it's just death, so what. I appreciate a cheer and a vote of confidence for the imagination. Yes! Hope you are well. I still don't have my tree. (But I'm one of those who'll leave it up til the end of January at which point my husband will make me take it down. You know, fire hazards and all.) -- Q

Robert Vaughan – Dec 06, 2010

Hi Kim,

Thanks for you insights and comments about "The Wedding March." I value and appreciate your writing and critique! Thanks again.

Kathy Fish – Dec 06, 2010

Kim, I really appreciate your kind words for "See Jane". Thank you so much!

Shelagh Power-Chopra – Dec 06, 2010

Hi Kim, thanks for your very nice comments on my SR Piece. And love your quote in your profile, lovely.

Jack Swenson – Dec 05, 2010

I appreciate the read and the kind words for "A Little Fishing." Thanks, Kim.

Susan Tepper – Dec 05, 2010

Kim, re Womens Armed Forces: you are safe (ha ha). It's only the men need worry!!! Thanks Kim!

kim teeple – Dec 05, 2010

I really appreciate your generous comments! Thank you so much!

Joani Reese – Dec 05, 2010

Hi Kim: Interesting comments about "New Friends." That one just came to me in about fifteen minutes. Of course, I then spent five hours slicing and dicing. It was creepy fun to write.

Matt Dennison – Dec 05, 2010

"Lovely! It reminds me of Montreal somehow"

It was New Orleans, but written during Winter, so...

;-)

Tawnysha Greene – Dec 05, 2010

Thanks for your kind words about "Sundays." I love your Thomas King quote on your profile, by the way!

M – Dec 04, 2010

Thanks for your sweet comments on god's man, Kim, and for the fave. Hope you're having a great Saturday! -- Q

Claire King – Dec 04, 2010

Hi Kim, Thanks so much for the warm welcome you gave to It Stops. It means a lot to me.

Cherise Wolas – Dec 04, 2010

Kim, thank you for your great words on Ping Pong!

Susan Tepper – Dec 04, 2010

Kim so nice what you wrote about my story "oasis" thank you and have a good weekend.

See ya – Dec 02, 2010

Thanks for reading How To Burn Years and talking with me about it. I think you're right. There's not much else you can do but burn it all at that point. Thanks again, Kim.

M – Dec 01, 2010

Thank you so much for your generous remarks about loon, Kim. I'm glad you liked it. I hope you're doing well! Cheers. -- Q

Lynn Beighley – Dec 01, 2010

Thanks for the comment and fav on "Things Inside of Other Things"!

Bill Yarrow – Nov 30, 2010

Thanks for the fave of "The proud Accounting," Kim!

Kathy Fish – Nov 28, 2010

Kim, thanks so much for the comments and fave for "Repair Man."

M.H. – Nov 28, 2010

Hi Kim - A huge thank you for your generous comments on "Willie Nelson" - I'm thrilled you liked it!!

M – Nov 27, 2010

Thank you for reading and commenting upon and faving dark deer, Kim. I appreciate that. I hope you are having a great weekend. -- Q

Frank Vander Rasky – Nov 27, 2010

Kim, many thanks for your thoughtful comment, and the fave, on “The Duende.” Your quote from your artist friend also was very colourful – thanks for sharing! Best, Frank

Jack Swenson – Nov 26, 2010

I love to get your take on a story, Kim. Thanks again!

Jo Deurbrouck – Nov 23, 2010

Hey Kim, I just googled up Thomas King and his book about the power of story....and now it's on my reading list! Thank you so much. Here's one back: Milan Kundera's "The Art of the Novel." Dense but very intelligent.

Marko Fong – Nov 23, 2010

Kim,
just wanted to thank you for your kind comment about my Thanksgiving story.

Jo Deurbrouck – Nov 23, 2010

Hey, thanks for your kind words about "Ice." Oh, and by the way, I'm 'collecting' that Thomas King quote on your profile, "The truth about stories is that that's all we are," for my quote collection. I love that slightly irritated, slightly ecstatic feeling i get when someone says perfectly EXACTLY what i believe... : )

Jules Archer – Nov 22, 2010

Kim - thank you for the comment on "Lay on Me". Appreciate.

Bill Yarrow – Nov 22, 2010

I am honored by your comment, Kim, on "Dad and the Red Light." Thank you.

M – Nov 22, 2010

So glad you could relate to virtual recovery, Kim. And thanks again for all the love on doggie love in my dog is. Have an excellent week. -- Q

Robert Kloss – Nov 21, 2010

Hi Kim Thanks for the nice comment on "Blades"!

Jane Hammons – Nov 21, 2010

Kim thanks so much for reading both parts of Minor Damage and responding to the story, esp for your comment about how the ending is hopeful but no sure thing. It's a huge investment of time to read such a long piece, and I really appreciate it.

W.F. Lantry – Nov 21, 2010

Kim,

Thanks for your comments on Harmony in Blue and Gold. She loves peacocks so much, we have painting of the all over the house. They're a little less messy than the real thing... ;)

Thanks,

Bill

W.F. Lantry – Nov 21, 2010

Kim,

Thanks for your comments about Changeling! I'm fond of identity issues as well! ;)

Thanks,

Bill

Joani Reese – Nov 21, 2010

Hi Kim: Thank you for your response to "The Lesson." I wasn't sure it worked, and now that you and James have responded positively, I feel more comfortable with the content and form. Glad to be here at Fictionuat with so many supportive writers.

Jack Swenson – Nov 20, 2010

Kim, thanks so much for the comment and star for "Night & Day." Dunno about the adjective tho. Exquisite?

Susan Tepper – Nov 18, 2010

Ps-- Kim your new photo is stunning!

Susan Tepper – Nov 18, 2010

Kim, this was another good challenge, right? And thanks for liking my story "Rug"

Robert Kloss – Nov 18, 2010

Thanks for the nice words about "Cannibals", Kim!

David Ackley – Nov 18, 2010

Kim, thanks so much for your quick and kind response to 'under the skin', a more than pleasant start to my day to read.

Pamela J. Parker – Nov 18, 2010

Kim - I'm so glad you enjoyed The Silence of Harold. I just love that old dude - keep hoping he'll speak up for another story. :-)

Robert Vaughan – Nov 17, 2010

Kim,

Thanks for your comments on "Cadaver Chris," and the fave. Walking dead, indeed. You nailed him.

M – Nov 17, 2010

Kim, you rock. Glad you like my dog is! Cheers. -- Q

Anonymous – Nov 17, 2010

Kim, Thank you.You are the true friend. Mata

M – Nov 16, 2010

Kim: Thank you for your very kind words about after amelia. I'm glad you liked the story.

ABxx – Nov 16, 2010

Hi Kim, thanks for your read and commentary on "Amahle and I". Kind regards, Isabell

Shelagh Power-Chopra – Nov 16, 2010

Thanks again, Kim! Appreciate your nice comments.

Bill Yarrow – Nov 16, 2010

Sounds scarier when you say it, Kim! Thanks for commenting on "Raw Salt."

Jack Swenson – Nov 15, 2010

Kim, that segment seems to be everybody's fav. A good lesson for me. Thanks for reading, commenting on "Win Some."

Shelagh Power-Chopra – Nov 13, 2010

Thanks so much for your comments on the haircut piece! So glad you enjoyed it!

ABxx – Nov 11, 2010

Great to hear from you Kim. Thanks for the read of "Cemetery".

Julie Innis – Nov 11, 2010

Kim, thanks as always!

M.H. – Nov 10, 2010

Hi Kim! Thanks for reading my story "She spread her legs..." I'm glad you liked it!

Bill Yarrow – Nov 10, 2010

Thanks so much, Kim, for commenting on and faving "I Am Not a Corpse." You helped start my day off right!

Jules Archer – Nov 08, 2010

Kim- thanks for commenting on and faving "Mama's Mass". Appreciate it.

Jack Swenson – Nov 08, 2010

Kim, I can't forget that awful tale of woe. It still gives me the shudders. Thanks for your comment on "Welcome Back."

James Lloyd Davis – Nov 08, 2010

Kim, thank you for the fave and your comments on "Sand."

M – Nov 08, 2010

I don't think I thanked you for you kind remarks about motorcycle. So thank you! I look forward to reading more of your work, Kim. -- Q

Cherise Wolas – Nov 08, 2010

Kim, thank you for your great words on Unpacking Sentences! As always, I appreciate your insight, and love the way you saw it, as an immersion in words!

Kathy Fish – Nov 08, 2010

Kim, thanks so much for the kind words & fave for "Moro". I really appreciate it.

Michelle Elvy – Nov 08, 2010

thanks, Kim, for your comment on Two Trees. Glad I avoided the sugar-coating. And I love magnolias, too.

Angela Kubinec – Nov 08, 2010

Kim - thanks very much for your recent comment on my "Liturgical Confessions".

J. Mykell Collinz – Nov 05, 2010

Hi, Kim. Thanks for reading 'Along Came Doreen.' I greatly appreciate your comment and *.

Kathy Fish – Nov 03, 2010

Kim, thanks for the kind, kind words for "Margaret & Beak" and for the fave. I appreciate it very much.

Jack Swenson – Nov 02, 2010

Thanks, Kim. Glad you liked "Pixie."

M – Nov 02, 2010

Kim: Thank you for the kind words about my story "splicing." I really appreciate them and I'm glad you liked the piece. -- Q

Bill Yarrow – Nov 02, 2010

Thanks for the fave of "Convictions," Kim! Glad you liked it.

Mark Reep – Nov 01, 2010

Hi Kim, thanks for reading and commenting on No Adjectives. Much appreciated!

Jo Deurbrouck – Nov 01, 2010

Hey, thanks for reading "How I learned What to Pray For." I'm looking forward to reading some of your work (friends on Fictionaut have recommended you!)

Matthew A. Hamilton – Nov 01, 2010

Thanks for reading Whitechapel and for the *. Much appreciated.

Carol Reid – Nov 01, 2010

Hey, thanks for reading Lavender! So glad you enjoyed it, Kim.

J. Mykell Collinz – Oct 31, 2010

Hi, Kim. Thanks for reading 'Fifty Five Words or Less.' I love your comment.

Kathy Fish – Oct 30, 2010

Kim you are so kind. Thank you for your lovely comment on "Sidereal." I so appreciate it.

Kari Nguyen – Oct 29, 2010

I really appreciate your read and comments on Star Anise, Kim. Thank you thank you! Hope you’re well!

Randal Houle – Oct 29, 2010

Kim, glad you enjoyed "What to Bring to Critique Group" I enjoyed writing it.

Kathy Fish – Oct 29, 2010

Kim, I really appreciate what you had to say about "How Elm Trees Die." Thanks for always being so supportive.

Bonnie ZoBell – Oct 29, 2010

Thanks for your comments about "The Writer as Rapist," Kim. Love your comments about stalking.

Jules Archer – Oct 27, 2010

Kim - thanks for commenting on and faving "The Minds of Men". Appreciate your thoughts.

Jack Swenson – Oct 25, 2010

Thanks, Kim. That's a GREAT comment on my story "The Party." I'm so happy that you liked it.

M – Oct 25, 2010

Kim: Thank you for your very kind words about shades of a young miss zorita. I greatly appreciate them. I look forward to reading your work. Sincerely. -- Q

Bill Yarrow – Oct 25, 2010

Yes, keep dreaming! And thanks so much for the lovely comment on "Florid Psychosis."

Roberto C. Garcia – Oct 25, 2010

Kim, thanks so much for your comments on "Searching for a poem". They are appreciated.

Kathy Fish – Oct 24, 2010

Kim, thank you for the kind words and faves for "Stampede." I'm so glad you liked it.

Jane Hammons – Oct 24, 2010

Kim, Thanks for the read and fave on Friend of the Week. Someday I'm going to write a story in which the reality is not brutal. But probably not anytime soon :)

Walter Bjorkman – Oct 22, 2010

Hi Kim - thanks for the comments on Something Jazzy, this is one I liked myself immediately after writing it - which is a rarity for me.

Sara – Oct 21, 2010

Kim, I never know whether to laugh or cry! Thanks so much for your kind note on my story.

James Lloyd Davis – Oct 21, 2010

Thank you, Kim, for the fave and the comment on "The Pinche Poet's Pentecost."

Jen Knox – Oct 20, 2010

What can I say, I like your style. And I appreciate a good story.
So far, I'm loving this site. There are so many talented writers--serious writers--and it's energizing.

Thank you, in turn, for the read. :) Jen

Bill Yarrow – Oct 20, 2010

Thanks for the fave of "Knot Eye," Kim!

Cherise Wolas – Oct 19, 2010

Thank you Kim for such nice words on Ante Meridiem!

Jack Swenson – Oct 19, 2010

Hoo, boy! I give your "Thirst" comment the prize for this go-round! Thanks!

Jules Archer – Oct 19, 2010

Kim-I appreciated your comments on "John & Cathy Come Home". Thanks so much.

Bill Yarrow – Oct 14, 2010

Thanks, Kim! Glad you liked the Orange Julius poem. Fun to write. Thanks for the fave!

Kathy Fish – Oct 14, 2010

Kim! Thanks so much for the kind comments and faves for "Searching for Samuel Beckett" and "Wake Up." I really appreciate it.

Cherise Wolas – Oct 14, 2010

Thanks so much Kim for the great words and the fave on Heartbreak Waiting To Happen!

Jack Swenson – Oct 03, 2010

Off center. Is that me or the story or both? Thanks for your great comment about my post 9/11 flash.

Bill Yarrow – Oct 01, 2010

Sad case is right. Thanks for commenting on "Son of Uncle Sam," Kim. In an earlier version, there was no moustache. You're right--now it's creepier.

Marcus Speh – Oct 01, 2010

thanks for yer comment on "at the ministry" - i appreciate it. hope this won't give you bad dreams...well, canada is far away. loved "4p28" at 52|250 just now...

David Ackley – Sep 28, 2010

Thanks, Kim for the kind words re "la vie etc..." Montreal a place where I've spent a lot of pleasant hours and if I'd have had my way there would have been a lot more.

Susan Tepper – Sep 27, 2010

Kim, thanks so much for reading and commenting on my vagina girl story (centerpiece), it was fun to write! Hope all is well with you!

Kate Brown – Sep 26, 2010

Hi Kim, thanks so much for your comment on Amoco Cadiz. I appreciate your thoughts on it very much.

stephen hastings-king – Sep 25, 2010

thanks for reading and commenting on "rodeo." i kind of admired bill markee's addled stoicism when he told me the story long ago. pleased that it came through.

Matthew A. Hamilton – Sep 24, 2010

Thank you for reading Rivals. Glad you liked it.

Claire King – Sep 24, 2010

Hi Kim, Thanks for visiting Godfrey part two, and also for your lovely comment on the (very different) Anything Again. I've had an eclectic week, I really appreciate you keeping up with it and offering encouragement!

Sly V. Rourke – Sep 24, 2010

Thank you, Kim. Since I'm a gentleman, I won't ask for your guilt movies! I have about 100 others. My new one is "The Wrestler" -- I'm not ashamed to admit I like it (it's a brilliant movie) but I'm ashamed to say how often I can (and do!) watch it. Really glad this piece works for you. D

Jack Swenson – Sep 23, 2010

Kim, you pick out the best line in the story! Thanks so much for your comment on "Kitty Love."

Jack Swenson – Sep 23, 2010

Kim, so glad you got a chuckle out of my shrink story. Thanks!

Cherise Wolas – Sep 23, 2010

And for the fav!

Cherise Wolas – Sep 23, 2010

Kim, Thank you for reading and your terrific comments on Sisters At The Lake! I so appreciate it.

Meg Pokrass – Sep 22, 2010

Hi Kim. Thank for your warm comments on my work. I greatly appreciate it! -Meg

Sly V. Rourke – Sep 21, 2010

Hi Kim, many many thanks re my novel excerpt (and other comments in the recent past...I'm TERRIBLE these days at thanking people). Quite exciting to hear you liked it.

Michelle Elvy – Sep 20, 2010

Thanks for the comment on Escalation, Kim! Glad you liked the piece, that line in particular.

Bill Yarrow – Sep 20, 2010

Thanks for commenting on "Epithalamion," Kim. Glad you liked it.

James Lloyd Davis – Sep 20, 2010

Kim, thanks for the comment and fave on "Class of '65."

Claire King – Sep 20, 2010

Thanks for your lovely comment on Godfrey. Part 2 is now up if you're interested!

ABxx – Sep 20, 2010

Thank you, Kim. You are one of the few writers whose work I just want to keep reading and reading. Encouragement at its best.

Isabell

Jules Archer – Sep 19, 2010

Hi Kim-
Many thanks for commenting on "Just a Mountain". Always appreciate it.

Walter Bjorkman – Sep 19, 2010

Hi Kim - thank you for reading my take on The Last Time. I am looking forward to yours as we get this next week's 52|250 done. Thanks for submitting them, they are always an enjoyment.

M.H. – Sep 19, 2010

Hi Kim,
Thanks so much for your kind words on "Origin"! I'm so glad you liked it :)

Christian Bell – Sep 16, 2010

Kim, thanks for reading and commenting on "Firecrackers"!

Michelle Elvy – Sep 16, 2010

Kim! thanks so much for the comment and fave on Ordinary Boys. Glad you enjoyed it... appreciate your response very much.

Nigel Doylerush – Sep 14, 2010

Hi Kim,

Thanks for reading my story "Life Experience" and thanks even more so for your kind comments.

Nigel

Bill Yarrow – Sep 13, 2010

Loved your comment on "Black Squirrel Poem." Thanks, Kim!

James Lloyd Davis – Sep 13, 2010

Thank you, Kim, for your lovely comment on "Night Letters to Saint Jude."

Randal Houle – Sep 10, 2010

Thank you Kim for reading and faving my story "Thursday."

Frank Vander Rasky – Sep 09, 2010

Kim, thanks for joining me for some Canada-U.S. fun in “We Have Eskimo Bars.” Your fave, and lovely comment, make me feel warm inside my igloo!

Keith U. – Sep 09, 2010

Hi, Kim! Thank you for reading "30 seconds." And commenting. And fav-ing. And adding me as a contact.

In fact, thank you for so many reasons to be thankful this morning!

Matthew A. Hamilton – Sep 07, 2010

Thank you for reading The Lottery. Much appreciated, as always.

Frank Vander Rasky – Sep 07, 2010

Kim, thanks for your lovely comment, and the fave, on “Sono Canadese” (I am Canadian).” Grazie mille from Rapallo on the Italian Riviera.

Bill Yarrow – Sep 07, 2010

Kim, I'd pleased you like "Bone Density" so much. Thank you for the fav.

"Thanks for introducing us to the rich world of the Fauves."
Beware. There's nothing historical or factual about these Fauves. These are the fictional Fauves who exist only in my head. But the art of the real Fauves is well worth getting to know!

Frank Vander Rasky – Sep 05, 2010

Kim, I am ticked pink by your generous comment, and your fave of my poem, “Pink Garden.” Thank you!

Larry Strattner – Sep 03, 2010

Thank you Kim for your comment on Inheritance. I appreciate it.
I notice your quote which I had never seen before but heartily agree with. I used to teach people how to construct and tell stories in a former life. Now I'm trying to teach myself.

James Lloyd Davis – Sep 02, 2010

Kim, delighted that you read and enjoyed "Che at Barnes & Noble." Thank you.

Robert Crisman – Sep 02, 2010

Kim, thanks for your comments on The '08 Campaign and the Katrina story.
History is the most important subject of all, because if you don't know who, what, and where you've been, how can you know who, what, and where you are now? Yet year after year high school students point to history as the subject they hate most. Just one more indication of just how radically fucked-up America society is.

Matthew A. Hamilton – Sep 02, 2010

Thank you for reading Afghanistan and for the *. Much appreciated.

Randal Houle – Sep 02, 2010

Hi Kim. Thanks for reading (and faving) my story "a microcosm". Much appreciated.

Susan Tepper – Sep 02, 2010

Hi Kim, so glad you liked my poem "blank", very much appreciate! yes, the long hot summer goes on...

Bill Yarrow – Sep 02, 2010

Hi, Kim. Thanks for reading and faving "Parabola Tango." Glad you liked it. Your generous comments always make me feel good.

David Ackley – Aug 30, 2010

Kim, thanks indeed for the kind comment on "Love Slut" always a pleasant shock when someone takes the time to dig back and find a slightly outdated piece and dusts it off for a read.

James Lloyd Davis – Aug 30, 2010

Kim, glad you like "Snowlands..." Thanks for the fave.

J. Mykell Collinz – Aug 30, 2010

Hi, Kim, thanks for reading 'Private Security - IV.' I appreciate your helpful comments.

Martha Williams – Aug 30, 2010

Hi Kim, thanks for the lovely comment on EIGHTY-EIGHT, Martha

Michelle Elvy – Aug 28, 2010

Kim! Thanks for the lovely comment on Time to Rest, and the fave. Peace... yes.

Frank Vander Rasky – Aug 25, 2010

For your wonderful comment and fave on my story “Monsieur Editor and Madame Malaprop” – merci beaucoup! I’m thrilled you enjoyed it, Kim. You’ve made me feel most welcome on my Fictionaut maiden voyage.

Robert Crisman – Aug 25, 2010

Kim, thanks for your comments on The Interview. Really glad you enjoyed it.

Frank Vander Rasky – Aug 25, 2010

Many thanks for your warm welcome, Kim. And for inviting me to Fictionaut, double thanks!

Franki Elliot – Aug 23, 2010

thanks for dropping by my story. i'm enjoying your writing as well :)

M.H. – Aug 22, 2010

Hi Kim - Thanks so much for your kind words on "Rod & Gun Club"!

ABxx – Aug 22, 2010

Hello Kim--

Thanks so much for commenting on segment 9. I absolutely loved your piece about the two couples, their celestial evening. Brilliant. I.

Susan Tepper – Aug 21, 2010

Kim,thanks for all the nice comments you have been giving my stories, most appreciated!

Matthew A. Hamilton – Aug 20, 2010

Thank you for reading Dream Catcher. I am flattered that a writer such as yourself is reading my work.

Jack Swenson – Aug 20, 2010

Oh, Kim, thank you for hearing the music as you read "Ornithology."

J. Mykell Collinz – Aug 20, 2010

Hi, again, Kim. Thanks for reading 'Bud Business? Booming!' Your comments are very helpful. Please excuse the sloppy typing in the previous comment. Someone was standing in the doorway talking to me as I posted it. I blame it on them. But I should have waited, of course.

J. Mykell Collinz – Aug 20, 2010

Hi, Kim, thanks for resding 'His Longest Day.' I appreciate your helpful comment.

James Lloyd Davis – Aug 20, 2010

Kim, thanks for the comment and the fave on "Things you remember in the middle of the night." It's actually one of the first things I've ever written that I was ever proud of.

jd

Jane Hammons – Aug 19, 2010

Thanks for the read and fave on "The Corners."

Jules Archer – Aug 18, 2010

Kim,
Thanks for reading and commenting on "Halo". Much obliged.

Doug Bond – Aug 17, 2010

Kim...thanks for reading It's Not Over...appreciate your comments. So you're an ex-Detroiter?..i didn't see my first major league game until i was already in college...but worth the wait to have that moment in venerable old Tiger Stadium

Mary Lane – Aug 17, 2010

Hello, Kim. Thank you for reading and commenting. I look forward to going through your work, as well.

All the best,

Harley

Bill Yarrow – Aug 17, 2010

Kim,
Thanks for the fav and comment on "Self Alaska." I'm glad the poem worked for you.

Randal Houle – Aug 14, 2010

Thanks Kim for your comment on my story "Resume." The original draft was almost twice as long, but I needed to pare it down to under 250... I ended with exactly 250 words. Glad it worked for you, it was a hair-raising experience.

Matthew A. Hamilton – Aug 13, 2010

Thank you for reading Summer. Much appreciated.

George LaCas – Aug 13, 2010

Hi Kim, thanks for your "Godot" comments.

Jerry Ratch – Aug 13, 2010

Thanks for the fav, Kim, and for reading!

Jack Swenson – Aug 12, 2010

Thanks, Kim. Glad you liked "Worry." Mark Twain never had anything good to say about Congress, so maybe we're on to something!

Cherise Wolas – Aug 12, 2010

And... for the fav on In The Lake.

Cherise Wolas – Aug 12, 2010

Thank you Kim for your words about In the Lake!

I read Midnight Riders yesterday morning but I see I have more of yours to read, which I look forward to.

Bill Yarrow – Aug 11, 2010

Thank you, Kim, for your kind comment about and fav of "A Woman of Ends." I always appreciate your reads and responses.

Matthew A. Hamilton – Aug 10, 2010

Thank you for reading Qean and for the *. Much appreciated.

J. Mykell Collinz – Aug 10, 2010

Hi, Kim, thanks for reading and commenting on Halfway to the Top. I see you're a former Detroiter. Come back and visit now and then.

Claire King – Aug 10, 2010

Hi Kim, thanks for the comment and the fav on Upstream. I'm intrigued by your goldfish comment! And yes you're right - the waiting game. Life can be that way if you let it!

Juhi Kalra – Aug 09, 2010

Kim, I guess you were doing a read-a-thon. Thanks for your comment on "Food Porn". It is one of my favorite pieces as well.

Juhi Kalra – Aug 09, 2010

Thanks Kim on your read and comment on "For those who asked why". Will get a move on reading your schtuffs soon. Peace.

Bill Yarrow – Aug 09, 2010

Glad you liked "Theorizing Salsa," Kim. Thanks for commenting.
"Always suspected that God was a veal man"--ha!

Bill Yarrow – Aug 08, 2010

Thanks, Kim. Glad you liked "Something, He Wrote."

Michelle Elvy – Aug 07, 2010

Thanks, Kim, for your comment and fave on A Night of Not Knowing. So good to see you here and in other places! I look forward to taking in more of your work soon, too.

Bill Yarrow – Aug 07, 2010

Thanks for reading and faving "Suicide Watch," Kim. I'm pleased the poem spoke to / worked for you.

Susan Tepper – Aug 07, 2010

Kim, thanks for reading my story forest in the early morning-- yeah, all that "women love" is suspect...
cheers!

Kathy Fish – Aug 06, 2010

Kim, I really appreciate the generous readers at Fictionaut and you are most certainly one of them. Thank you.

Bill Yarrow – Aug 06, 2010

Your comment about "Andalusia" was so kind, so pleasing. Thank you!

Joe Sullivan – Aug 05, 2010

Thanks for the comment on "Sister (pt. 1)," Kim. Great to connect with you on here!

ABxx – Aug 05, 2010

Thank you, Kim. Looking forward to reading more of your work.

Krista Clement – Aug 05, 2010

Thanks so much for reading and leaving a comment on my story Kisses of a Satyr, Kim.

Bill Yarrow – Aug 04, 2010

Thanks, Kim. Glad you liked "If Dogs Should Come."

James Lloyd Davis – Aug 04, 2010

Kim, thank you for reading, the fave and comments on "From the Fotomat." I will soon return to read some more of your work.

Matthew A. Hamilton – Aug 03, 2010

Thank you for reading Peace of Mind and for adding the 10th fav. This is my first gold star!

Bill Yarrow – Aug 03, 2010

Thank you, Kim, for your kind comment about the Bosch poem. And thanks for the fav!

Jane Hammons – Aug 03, 2010

Thanks for reading The Devil's Inkwell and adding it to your list of Favorites.

Jack Swenson – Aug 03, 2010

Kim, thank you so much for your great comment about my Paris story. You are very generous.

Bill Yarrow – Aug 02, 2010

Thanks, Kim. I really appreciate your comment about "Dadd's Imagination."

"the line between genius and madness is same thickness as a layer of paint"--love this.

Bill Yarrow – Aug 01, 2010

Thanks, Kim, for reading "Vigo Beach." I appreciate your comment and the fav!

Susan Tepper – Aug 01, 2010

Kim, your reading of Summer in the City is most appreciated. You nailed my own feelings for the piece: isolation. Thank you

Randal Houle – Aug 01, 2010

hi Kim, thanks for reading "White Birch" and for leaving a comment. I look forward to reading more of yours. :)

James Lloyd Davis – Jul 31, 2010

Kim, thanks ever so much for the fave and the comment on "The man who killed Molly Bloom." Made my day, you did.

Jules Archer – Jul 30, 2010

Hi Kim-
Thank you for the comment on "The Perfect Recipe". Much appreciated!

Bill Yarrow – Jul 29, 2010

Thanks, Kim, for commenting on my Flaubert found poem. Appreciate the read!

Meg Pokrass – Jul 28, 2010

Kim - thanks for your kind words about the Peg Mokrass Advice story. I should make it a column somewhere! It would be fun. I'm always, always open to suggestions. The Nervous Breakdown says I can put them on their blog... I'm thinking about it. Nice to meet you here! Hope you're enjoying F-naut!

Martha Williams – Jul 27, 2010

Kim, thank you for reading 'Strawberry', and for the kind comment. Martha

Michelle Elvy – Jul 25, 2010

Thanks for the comment on Bedtime Story, Kim. I'm glad you liked the moment!

Susan Tepper – Jul 23, 2010

Kim, I'm glad you got a laugh off All Credit Rescinded, thanks for reading
cheers!

Kari Nguyen – Jul 22, 2010

Hi Kim, it’s so nice to meet you here. Thank you very much for your comments on Requirement. It means a lot! Can’t wait to read your work soon.

Julie Innis – May 13, 2010

Kim - thank you! Hope all's well!

Gary Percesepe – Apr 27, 2010

kim,

thanks so much for reading & commenting on my story about the grocery girl--really appreciate uyou taking the time to read my stuff

best to you in your work,

g

Finnegan Flawnt – Apr 06, 2010

thank you, kim! "Flatulence can say so much sometimes..." - is so true. and "suffering from flatulence" covers such a wide range of ailments... ;-) glad you thought i hit the right note with that farting sound.

Carol Reid – Mar 29, 2010

So kind of you to commment on my story--thank you, Kim!

Finnegan Flawnt – Mar 29, 2010

thanks for your comment/star for "dont rub me out now". hope you're well! cheerio -ff

Carol Novack – Mar 21, 2010

bless your heart, my dear! love, edna

Julie Innis – Feb 22, 2010

thanks so much, Kim!

Joshua Moses – Feb 22, 2010

thanks for the welcome, Kim.

Carol Reid – Jan 14, 2010

Thanks so much for your comments on my story,Kim!

Nora Nadjarian – Dec 24, 2009

thanks for commenting on Mother Tongue, Kim!

Finnegan Flawnt – Dec 20, 2009

kim, picture dreams is so marvelous...your whole film maker's sensibility awakening to a fictional dream. is matchbook going to publish this? your comments (in the review) will be fascinating to read, i am sure. i'm asking cuz i would like to submit to matchbook myself. at some point. when i have something worthwhile to share.

Finnegan Flawnt – Dec 19, 2009

kim just made a comment on waiting for the light in hidden workshop. unusually for me i'm giving quite a lot of detail because the story touched me. it's a great scene and imagery. it looks like a small part of something larger though...hope my remarks are helpful. i am new at giving remarks and i dont have the thickest skin myself so...just wanted to say i really liked it and my thoughts were made in that spirit!

Darryl Price – Dec 18, 2009

Hi and welcome to Fictionaut. It's a very interesting community of creative people.We're glad you're with us.

Randy Lowens – Dec 10, 2009

I appreciated your comments about "Magnum Opus", Kim.

Following an extended separation, for the moment I'm reconciled with my daughter's mother. "This Was Something She Would Miss" hit me where I lived.

Randy

Gary Percesepe – Nov 22, 2009

hi kim,

so pleased you are here at fictionaut--and thanks again for reading my work.

i see you have made a short---the narrator of my nere novel, LEAVING TELLURIDE, is a failed filmmaker, a guy who made a few shorts that caused some buzz at sundance, then dropped out of sight, and wound up on wall street (sigh).

i look ofrward to reading/viewing your work.

go canada.

g

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