Susan Gibb


Location Connecticut
Occupation writer, reader
Website http://susangibb.net/blog2

About Me

Have edited and produced three magazines of various types; have two weblogs--'Spinning' is devoted to literature analysis and 'Hypercompendia' is new media writing and reading and a learning process of forms. Discovering new mediums of writing short stories, poetry, in traditional and hypertext form is how I hope to justify my existence.

I have poetry published in Bewildering Stories, hyperfiction in The New River Journal, and short stories in many fine literary publications. I've been honored to receive the 8th Glass Woman Prize for my story "Wanderer" in 2010.

Why do you write?

A bad mood is often the oil that burns the inspirational flame. Not so strange, perhaps, when we think that emotion drives drama and story.

Any favorite authors? Books?

Marquez, McCarthy, Faulkner, Steinbeck, Atwood, Taylor, Murakami, William Gay

Susan Gibb's Wall

Ray Nessly – Mar 03, 2017

Susan, Thank you for your kind comment re Digging a Hole to the China Sea! Glad you like it.

Mark Krieger – Oct 30, 2014

Thanks for the kind compliments on my story "Dead End" Susan. I appreciate that.

James Robison – Oct 23, 2014

Thank you, Susan. I agree that every book is used differently by its different reader.

Neil McCarthy – Oct 14, 2014

Hello - thanks for your comments on my poem! always appreciate it. Get you some more posts out there! :)

Epiphany Ferrell – Jun 23, 2014

Thanks for your comments on my story Wishing Fountain - very encouraging! :)

Epiphany Ferrell – Jun 23, 2014

Thanks for your comments on my story Wishing Fountain - very encouraging! :)

James Robison – Apr 04, 2014

Thank you, Susan.

Barry Basden – Jun 04, 2013

Thanks so much, Susan, for the 'wow' for Instructions.

Eric Lloyd Blix – Jun 02, 2013

Hi Susan. Thanks for the kind words on "The Bedroom Seems like the World." I'm glad you liked it.

Eric Lloyd Blix – Jun 02, 2013

Hi Susan. Thanks for the kind words on "The Bedroom Seems like the World." I'm glad you liked it.

Nonnie Augustine – May 01, 2013

Thank you for reading and commenting on The Most Beautiful Lady, Susan. I'm glad you liked the poem.

Nonnie Augustine – May 01, 2013

Thank you for reading and commenting on The Most Beautiful Lady, Susan. I'm glad you liked the poem.

Allen Hope – Apr 25, 2013

Thank you Susan. I appreciate the kind comments and the fav for "The Revival".

Barry Basden – Apr 14, 2013

Thanks, Susan, for the fave and nice comments about W.P.A. It took awhile to get the voice where I didn't cringe when I heard it.

Polis Loizou – Apr 05, 2013

Thank you for the lovely compliment regarding "Blue Glass Star"! Yes, it's one of my longer stories - normally my readers complain that they're too short. I guess I'll do a mixture until I hit the right length.

Barry Basden – Apr 04, 2013

Thanks so much, Susan, for your comments about the Aunt Madge story. I'm glad you liked it.

Gary Hardaway – Apr 04, 2013

Thank you, Susan, for your generous response to "Curious".

Jake Barnes – Mar 29, 2013

Susan, thanks for the comment and the fav. I 'preciate it!

Tina Barry – Mar 29, 2013

Hi Susan--thanks for the kind words and star for "Float to Water," and thanks for being such a supporter of my writing. Much appreciated.

Tantra Bensko – Mar 15, 2013

Thank you for your comment on my Mama story. It means a lot to me.

Tim G. Young – Feb 27, 2013

Hi Susan! Thanks so much for your comment on Winter Blues.

Aaron Sabatine – Feb 27, 2013

Thanks for the kind words on Spring Uprising

Paula Sophia – Feb 20, 2013

Thank you for the comment on "Conjugal Love," Susan.

John Riley – Feb 11, 2013

Thanks, Susan for commenting on "A Forest."

Janice D. Soderling – Feb 03, 2013

Susan, thanks for commenting. I'm so glad you enjoyed the hyperrealism page. I suggested it because it had so many examples, but check out the net if you want to see more. The example at the Museum Ludwig, I swear, I thought it was real until it refused to acknowledge my "oh, pardon me". :)

Foster Trecost – Dec 26, 2012

Hi Susan, thanks for giving Eight States Away a bit of your time, I appreciate the read and comments. fos.

John Riley – Nov 03, 2012

Thanks, Susan for commenting on"Muddy Creek" and for the fav.

Gessy Alvarez – Nov 03, 2012

Thanks Susan. I'm sure some readers find my micro-fictions a bit cryptic. It always feels like a big risk when I post them. I'm happy you liked it.

Gessy Alvarez – Nov 03, 2012

Thanks Susan. I'm sure some readers find my micro-fictions a bit cryptic. It always feels like a big risk when I post them. I'm happy you liked it.

Gloria Garfunkel – Oct 31, 2012

Thanks from the Running Accountant.

Foster Trecost – Oct 23, 2012

HI Susan, I really appreciate your comments on Dog Days - I'm always happy to hear thoughts from you. fos.

Gary V. Powell – Oct 21, 2012

Thanks for the kind comment and fave on "The Songs of Townes Van Zandt." Made my day. He touched and continues to touch many people.

Gessy Alvarez – Oct 19, 2012

Thanks, Susan for the fave on "Sabi Spies on the Boys." It made me very happy.

Gary V. Powell – Oct 17, 2012

Glad you liked "Missing."

Gloria Garfunkel – Sep 18, 2012

Thank you so much for your generous comment on Steam. It was beautiful.

Carl Santoro – Sep 12, 2012

Thank you Susan for your kind words on "IRON Meditations".
I read your "Change" and am reinforced about the fact that everything changes in life. That's what life seems to be about.

Joani Reese – Aug 14, 2012

Hi Susan: Thanks for dropping by to read "Lex Talionis." I always appreciate your comments on my work.

Meg Pokrass – Jun 27, 2012

thank you so much Susan, for your kind words about my story "Them"! That means a lot. I hope you are well.

Michelle Elvy – Mar 18, 2012

Susan! Thank you for your heartfelt comment on Almost There. It means so much to me...

Beate Sigriddaughter – Jan 21, 2012

Michael Dwayne Smith – Jan 20, 2012

Much gratitude for your kind words on "Swimming Lessons."

Tim G. Young – Jan 20, 2012

Susan,
Hi. So glad you enjoyed 'Something Wrong.' It had such an evocative feel as I wrote it. Thanks!

Tim G. Young – Jan 20, 2012

Susan,
Hi. So glad you enjoyed 'Something Wrong.' It had such an evocative feel as I wrote it. Thanks!

Beate Sigriddaughter – Jan 04, 2012

Thank you for reading and commenting on "The Wedding: Snow White." May 2012 bring many sparkling words into your beautiful word fountain.

Joani Reese – Dec 11, 2011

Susan: I am always pleased when you like my work, as I like yours very much. Thank you for your comments about my Lennon poem.

Joani Reese – Nov 24, 2011

Hi Susan, I'm always pleased when you read my work and like it. Thank you for commenting on and liking "For the Lost Boys."

Jack Swenson – Nov 23, 2011

Susan, you are too kind. Thanks anyway! I am thrilled that you liked the story about my youthful travels.

David Ackley – Nov 23, 2011

Thanks, Susan, for the kind attention to my little goof.

Foster Trecost – Nov 22, 2011

Hi Susan, thanks for reading Chairs and Mirrors, and thanks for leaving such a wonderful comment! fos.

Marcus Speh – Nov 22, 2011

susan, thanks for coming out to read & fave this...i know just what you mean "avoid the issues". there's a lot of news and a lot of it painful.

Michael Gillan Maxwell – Nov 22, 2011

Susan- Thanks so much for reading and commenting on Chicken on a Wire.. Your observation is very helpful! I clicked "Follow" on your page and I'll be back a bit later to explore!
Michael

Christopher Allen – Nov 10, 2011

Susan, thank you so much for your encouragement on "Freedom Can Wait." It made my day. Hope you're doing well.

Christopher Allen – Oct 26, 2011

Hi, Susan!
Thank you so much for your encouraging words on "The Shoes, the Girl and the Waves that Washed Them Away." Hope you're doing well. Chris :)

Christopher Allen – Oct 26, 2011

Hi, Susan!
Thank you so much for your encouraging words on "The Shoes, the Girl and the Waves that Washed Them Away." Hope you're doing well. Chris :)

Marcus Speh – Oct 25, 2011

not better, differently. i enjoyed <a href="http://susangibb.net/blog3/?p=616">your story</a> very much. it's in the realistic tradition, while i'm really more of a fairy tale man. alas, these days reality reads like the cruelest of fairy tales. thank you.

brian warfield – Oct 21, 2011

thanks for the comment and fave for Rustle of Millions!

Bill Yarrow – Oct 20, 2011

Thanks for commenting on "Gabrielle" poem, Susan. Glad you liked it!

Peter Kispert – Oct 08, 2011

Thanks for your kind words on "Clovertown"--much appreciated, Susan!

Myra King – Sep 14, 2011

Thanks Susan.

Jack Swenson – Sep 13, 2011

Thanks for your response to "The List," Susan. Actually, I did it in reverse order: I quit the advertising biz, went back to school, and got my MA and a teaching credential. Never once regretted it, either.

Ann Wahlman – Sep 10, 2011

Thanks for reading and commenting on "Black Eyes", Susan. I appreciate your comments!

Joani Reese – Sep 06, 2011

Susan: How does one render thanks for a word like "exquisite?" Coming from someone as talented as you, that's quite an accolade. Thank you.

Joani Reese – Sep 06, 2011

Susan: How does one render thanks for a word like "exquisite?" Coming from someone as talented as you, that's quite an accolade. Thank you.

Jack Swenson – Sep 06, 2011

I prize your comment about "The Law...." Thank you so much.

Jane Hammons – Sep 05, 2011

Thanks, Susan. The Lost Children challenge has brought out the intense in everyone!

Susan Tepper – Sep 05, 2011

Susan G, you are a dear heart and I very much appreciate your comments on "kid"

Gill Hoffs – Sep 05, 2011

Thanks for the lovely comment on 'Annie MacLeod' - really appreciate it!

Gill Hoffs – Sep 01, 2011

Thank you for taking the time to read Firework Sand - and for your very kind words. So glad you enjoyed it - and grateful to you for taking the time to come on here and say so. Means a lot to me. Gill

DJ Young – Aug 31, 2011

Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment on 'Insatiable.'

Penny Goring – Aug 25, 2011

Thanks Susan. X

Gill Hoffs – Aug 21, 2011

Thanks so much for commenting on 'Rain' - I really appreciate your kind words.

Jack Swenson – Jul 21, 2011

Ah, Susan, thank you for both the fav & comment. "Sisters" has created quite a controversy! Thank you for restoring sanity. However I think I'll throw some gasoline on the fire with my next post, a piece titled "Tots."

Foster Trecost – Jul 07, 2011

Hi Susan, thanks for reading and commenting on Hidden Reminders. I really appreciate the time you took for both. As you noted, I didn't make the ending a complete surprise - I wanted to leave just enough clues. Glad you liked it. fos.

Beate Sigriddaughter – Jul 06, 2011

Thanks for your comment on The Devil's Advocate, and for that matter for all the reading you do, and for that matter for all the writing you do.

Chris Okum – Jul 06, 2011

Thanks for the compliment, Susan, and thank you for the tip about Bartelby Snopes. I am going to slough off my work and go check it out right now.

Gill Hoffs – Jul 05, 2011

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on 'The wrecking of the Tayleur' - much appreciated, as ever.

Meg Pokrass – Jul 02, 2011

Susan - thank you so much for your kind words about my story Strawberry Trees! I hope you are having a great weekend! xoxo-meg

J. Mykell Collinz – Jul 02, 2011

Hi, Susan. Thanks for reading 'Mercury Unbound-4.' I appreciate your insightful take on the story, very much.

Gill Hoffs – Jul 02, 2011

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on 'The Ghost Of A Smile' - hope it helped put a smile on your face, lovely lady!

Jack Swenson – Jul 01, 2011

Susan, you always have an angle on my writing that I hadn't thought of before. Thanks for your comment about "My Way."

James Lloyd Davis – Jun 30, 2011

Susan, thanks for the fave and the comment on "Look in the empty mirror ... tell me what you see." Glad you saw the merit of the worms.

Roberta – Jun 29, 2011

Thanks very much for the comment on 'Love.' Really liked your comment - and the phrase 'family script.'

Bill Yarrow – Jun 29, 2011

Great comment on "Paradise Island," Susan. Thanks!

"I'm not as understanding of poetry as I'd like to be"
No one is!

Mark Reep – Jun 29, 2011

Hi Susan, sorry I've not stopped by sooner to say thanks for reading 'Berthier Door'- Loved your comments, much appreciated. I had some good coffee that morning, and I'd been reading M. John Harrison, and, well... :) Saw in your profile you enjoy William Gay- Have you read The Iceman? Now there's a strangeness to aspire to :) All best!

Erin Zulkoski – Jun 28, 2011

Susan! Thanks for reading "If You Give A Hobo A Hamburger!"

Foster Trecost – Jun 27, 2011

Hi Susan. Thanks for reading Bliss, and thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. fos.

Gill Hoffs – Jun 27, 2011

Thank you for the comment and fave on 'The Gaps Within' - yeah, I kinda hope we've all got a little dash of quirky inside. Keeps things interesting! All the best, Gill

Walter Bjorkman – Jun 26, 2011

Susan - thanks for the words on Paper House! Getting back a little here at the ole f'naut, just don't know how much, will look for yours when I am around, for sure!

Roberta – Jun 26, 2011

Thank you for the super-kind comment on 'This Story' - much appreciated.

R

Barry Friesen – Jun 25, 2011

Yuh. Emotion drives drama and story, all right. Very fun for me that you liked "Hat Trick." Thanks for the generous comment!

Jack Swenson – Jun 25, 2011

Thanks, Susan, I'm glad you think I'm mellowing. There are others (ahem!) who think I'm just old & cranky. I'm afraid, however, that I have acquired a Chagall obsession. Sigh.

Gill Hoffs – Jun 25, 2011

Thanks for taking the time to comment on 'Shoot first', Susan! Much appreciated, Gill [the innocent Scottish lassie ;)]

Meg Tuite – Jun 24, 2011

"Human nature hyperbolized." Susan, how you have a way with words!!! I love your comments and am loving reading all your work that's coming out!!! Keep it coming and thanks again for reading "Couple Busting."

Bill Yarrow – Jun 23, 2011

Thank you for commenting on "The Lost Boys," Susan. Love hearing from you.

Jack Swenson – Jun 16, 2011

Many thanks for the comment on and star for "The Violinist," Susan. Check out the Chagall painting by the same name.

Joe Kapitan – Jun 15, 2011

Susan, thanks for commenting on Sleepless #3, I appreciate it greatly. Now get back to your gardening.

Gill Hoffs – Jun 14, 2011

Thanks so much, Susan - much appreciated!

All the best,
Gill

Michael Parker – Jun 08, 2011

Hi Susan! Thank you for being a consistent reader of my work here and at 52/250! Your comments are always thoughtful and meaningful. Best wishes always,

Marcus Speh – Jun 07, 2011

okay, it took me 45 seconds to get to the bottom of your page. this must be the wall with the most comments anywhere on fnaut. thank you for commenting on "in the nude"!

Roberto C. Garcia – May 23, 2011

Thank you Susan for your comments on "For Liu Xiabo". I want to spread this far and wide so that we don't forget about this man. He is a modern revolutionary for non violent change.

Jack Swenson – May 22, 2011

Thanks, Susan. What a great way of describing these stories: slideshows. On the nosey!

See ya – May 21, 2011

I'm happy you came away with something I was trying to get at with this first section, the history and the simple pleasures. Thanks for the close read, Susan.

Susan Tepper – May 21, 2011

Susan, loved hearing what you wrote about my story Tool, a million thanks!

Eryk Wenziak – May 21, 2011

Susan, your comment on "black tulips" is appreciated. It's nice to now be part of this site! Have a great weekend.

Fred Osuna – May 21, 2011

Susan, thanks for your kind comment on "Bumper Repair." I'll be looking for you more here on Fictionaut, now that our year at 52/250 has ended. Fred O.

Carol Reid – May 16, 2011

Susan, thank you for reading my story, greatly appreciated!

James Lloyd Davis – May 12, 2011

Susan, many thanks for the fave and the comment on "The complete, unabridged contents of an abandoned diary found in Memphis." I may run a little further with the form.

Foster Trecost – May 12, 2011

Hi Susan, thanks for the great comment on Table Thoughts. I really appreciate your feedback. Fos.

Kathy Fish – May 10, 2011

Susan, thank you. You are such a doll. I am still thinking about "Another Mother's Day." It's such a powerful story.

Jack Swenson – May 09, 2011

Thanks, Susan. The old folks at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls, MN, thank you, too.

Fred Osuna – May 09, 2011

Hi, Susan! Thank you for reading "Substitute" and leaving such thoughtful commentary. See you soon.

Craig Lancaster – May 07, 2011

Susan, thank you so much for reading "Check." I'm looking forward to checking out your work.

Roberto C. Garcia – Apr 20, 2011

Hi Susan, you know, Ramon has a nice ring to it but I prefer Roberto. :O) LOL, thanks for your comments on "I will be a child again".

Jules Archer – Apr 20, 2011

Susan - thank you so much for reading and commenting on Woman. I truly appreciate.

Andrew Stancek – Apr 19, 2011

Susan,

you are always so thoughtful, such a great reader. Thank you.

Drew Jackson – Apr 19, 2011

Thanks so much for your kind words, Susan. They meant a lot to a Fictionaut rookie.

M – Apr 19, 2011

Susan: Your comment on my piece for my mother on mother's day is gold to me. Thank you.

Jack Swenson – Apr 19, 2011

Thanks for the kudos (and the star) for "My Wife, My Love." I value your opinion and marvel at your insight as a reader.

Foster Trecost – Apr 18, 2011

Hi Susan. Thanks for reading Books and Covers, and thanks for the comment, too - means a lot! fos.

Jim V – Apr 18, 2011

Susan, I'm deeply grateful for your comments of "Miscarriage." It's a tough poem, but I'm glad you liked it.

Robert Vaughan – Apr 17, 2011

Susan, thanks for all of your support, and particularly your generous and lovely comments about my recent story, "Loneliness." As always, I am grateful.

Susan Tepper – Apr 16, 2011

Susan I thank you for what you wrote about my story "Leaning" so glad you like it!

Mike Lynch – Apr 15, 2011

susan: your kind words re: "burrito porn" are very appreciated. thank you!

Thomas Pluck – Apr 15, 2011

Thank you for your kind words on How Slavery Ruined My Vacation. I'm 'reading' Maude Nichols now... brilliant idea.

James Lloyd Davis – Apr 14, 2011

Thank you, Susan, for reading, commenting on "David Foster Wallace meets the sage Lao Tse in a strange place."

Bill Yarrow – Apr 13, 2011

Your kindness is unbounded. Thank you!

Bill Yarrow – Apr 13, 2011

So glad you liked "The Truth Will Out." Thanks for commenting, though it hardly deserves a fave! Yes, very fun--and cathartic!

Andrew Stancek – Apr 13, 2011

Your support of my work is truly heart-warming.

Jessie Campbell – Apr 12, 2011

Thanks for the encouraging note on "The Grape." Looking forward to reading more of your work.

Matthew A. Hamilton – Apr 12, 2011

Glad you enjoyed The Dancing Lady. Thank you for reading.

Christopher Allen – Apr 12, 2011

Hey, Susan! Thank you for your encouragement on "A Literary Separation". Hope you're doing well. :)

Jack Swenson – Apr 11, 2011

Susan, thanks for the wonderful comment and fave for "Men Are Beasts."

Susan Tepper – Apr 10, 2011

Susan thanks for what you wrote about Leaves, so sweet and true!

Meg Pokrass – Apr 10, 2011

Susan, thank you for your lovely words on my very odd story this morning! I think i need to get out of the house more. But you are so kind!

Andrew Stancek – Apr 09, 2011

Thanks again for your support of my work, especially Mirko's adventures.

Yasmin Elaine Waring – Apr 08, 2011

p.s. Your website is amazing!! You are truly a renaissance woman. I've just discovered it but I'll be commenting more. So glad I've found you here and there.

Yasmin Elaine Waring – Apr 08, 2011

Thank you Susan for your kind comments and the fav on His Laugh is My Yellow. I appreciate the insights.

M – Apr 06, 2011

Thank you for your reading of alys and your generous comments, Susan. I very much appreciate it! Best -

Bill Yarrow – Apr 06, 2011

Loved your comment on "Son of Goya." Thank you, Susan!

Robert Vaughan – Apr 06, 2011

Susan, thanks so much for your comments about "Watching Them," both here and at 52/250. Your insights are so meaningful to me.

James Lloyd Davis – Apr 06, 2011

Susan, thanks ever so much for the fave and the comment on "Women? Don't get me started." Keeps me going.

Brendan McKennedy – Apr 05, 2011

Susan - thank you for the nice comment and fave on "Where You Lay Your Dreams"!

Christian Bell – Apr 02, 2011

Susan, thanks for your recent comments on "Anemia"!

Jack Swenson – Apr 01, 2011

Susan, I am always flattered when you give one of my stories a thumbs up. You are such a good reader. Thanks for star for "Tatters."

Jo Deurbrouck – Apr 01, 2011

Hey thanks for commenting on "Rowdy," Susan. Yes, the gap between reality and pretty wishes is exactly what I was thinking of. I guess this story is my expanded version of Hemingway's great summation line: 'Isn't it pretty to think so?" with Mal infantalizing his wife, and his wife daydreaming her way through life, and the innocents in the whole deal, the two dogs, left to face reality. My husband says it's a bad story because none of the characters are likeable. : )

Pamela J. Parker – Apr 01, 2011

Susan - thanks very much for your read and fave on "Secrets." Appreciate it!

Soon to be deleted – Mar 31, 2011

Susan, I'm glad you like The Couple. Thanks for the comment.

Bill Yarrow – Mar 30, 2011

Thanks, Susan, for commenting on "Disappearing Ink."

Brianne Baxtali – Mar 30, 2011

You know, I think that's why the Slender Man myth is so scary. It's not clear who he is or what he wants, but he's still so menacing. I wish more writers would pick the topic up. The filmmakers have had enough fun; it's our turn now.

M.H. – Mar 29, 2011

Hi Susan,
Thank you so much for your kind words on "Christina Heppel" - I'm thrilled you liked it!

Meg Pokrass – Mar 26, 2011

Hi Susan. Thank you for your comments about my story "Union"! Sorry it took me so long to get back, have been underwater so to speak! xo-meg

Matthew A. Hamilton – Mar 24, 2011

Thank you for reading Tsunami. Glad you liked it.

Seamus Bellamy – Mar 23, 2011

Thank you for your kind words about "Jack". They're very much appreciated.

Bill Yarrow – Mar 23, 2011

Thanks, Susan, for commenting on the Translator poem. Yes, shutting down and opening back up. Exactly.

Lynn Beighley – Mar 22, 2011

Thank you for your kind words about Inanimate Objects!

Shelagh Power-Chopra – Mar 21, 2011

Thanks Susan, so glad you enjoyed "Old Salty." Having lots of fun with the site.

Jack Swenson – Mar 20, 2011

Great comment, Susan. Thanks for the good words about "Big."

Misti Rainwater-Lites – Mar 20, 2011

Hi Susan! Thanks so much for commenting on Cooter Shorts and for making it a favorite.

Larry Strattner – Mar 17, 2011

Thanks for your comments on Home Invasion (Johnny Dangerously) which I renamed Hello Kitty.
I will not republish with the new title to save you re-reading saying to yourself,” haven’t I already read this damn thing? Like some stupid Tom Clancy paperback in the airport where they changed the cover causing you to get halfway to St. Louis before you realize you’ve already read it.
LS

Andrew Stancek – Mar 03, 2011

Thanks, Susan, for the invitation and your thoughtful comments on my work, including "Moving On", posted here.

James Lloyd Davis – Feb 28, 2011

Thank you, Susan, for the fave and the comment on "Letters in the mode noir #43." You always make my day when you do that.

Larry Strattner – Feb 05, 2011

Thanks for the comment on my quasi Jack London Robert Altman (McCabe and Mrs. Miller) piece. It seemed timely. I hope you too are surviving the winter. A friend of mine in Fairfield has begun talking to himself this winter. He used to ask me why I lived in WI. This year I get to ask why he lives in CT. :-) Cheers LS

Kim Conklin – Jan 06, 2011

Thank you for the thoughtful comment and the fave on Unheard, Susan. I always appreciate your take on my stories, and I love that you saw the aspect that never seems to change.

Frank Vander Rasky – Dec 26, 2010

Susan, thank you for your generous comment on my interdenominational story “The Boy who killed Christ.” Much appreciated! Wishing you a serene holiday season, Frank.

J. E. Cammon – Dec 22, 2010

Thanks for your comments on Shana!

J E

Katherine Nabity – Dec 16, 2010

Thanks you for the comment on "Bouncy with Anticipation."

W.F. Lantry – Dec 15, 2010

Thanks for your comments on Transference!

Fred Osuna – Dec 13, 2010

Hi, Susan! Thanks for reading and commenting on "le Misérable!" Cheers!

Ginnah Howard – Dec 11, 2010

Susan, thanks for your comments on "Starting Over." "The return to reality": I hadn't ever quite thought of that life that way, but compared to the mall trip...yes.

Susan Tepper – Dec 10, 2010

Susan, thanks for "body" what you wrote, I appreciate

Julie Innis – Dec 10, 2010

Susan, thank you for your continued support. We must spur each other ever onward!

Sara – Dec 10, 2010

Hi Susan, Loved your note on Whipping Post. Thanks so much for taking the time to read it. I appreciate it, S

Susan Tepper – Dec 10, 2010

Susan G, thanks so much for "Body" and what you said, it was written in a moment of deep despair

Fred Osuna – Dec 09, 2010

Susan, thanks so much for reading and commenting on my short "Cholo." I greatly appreciate it.

Mary Lane – Dec 09, 2010

Thank you so much for your comment and fave on "The Boy I Didn't Grow Up With." It means a lot, Susan.

Roberta – Dec 09, 2010

Thank you for the kind comment on 'Arms of the Forest.' It being read as 'dark' 'strong' and 'soft' works for me!

Michael J. Solender – Dec 08, 2010

Susan,

So glad you enjoyed Androgyny.. a quirky, smirking rant. Cheers!

Kait Mauro – Dec 06, 2010

Thanks for the nice comment on "Lines," Susan! You are always so supportive, please know that you are appreciated by many. :)

M – Dec 06, 2010

Thanks for your dynamite comments on it's just death, so what. For me, this is one of those I'm-going-out-on-a-limb kind of a piece and your remarks cheered me greatly. Blessings. -- Q

Robert Vaughan – Dec 06, 2010

Susan,

Thanks so much for your read and comments on "The Wedding March," both at 52/250 and here. I value your input and wisdom, and our blossoming friendship, too.

Keith U. – Dec 06, 2010

Susan, thank you so much for reading 'Bigger dog' - and for the fav! Your comment means a lot to me, I've struggled to fix what seems wrong with this piece, but haven't been able to - maybe I'll move on. If you like it, I should just move on.

Thank you!

Michael J. Solender – Dec 05, 2010

Hey Susan!

Thanks so much for reading and enjoying Lost in the City. Ironically enough my gal & I spent a quick 48hrs in NYC to get some of your famous holiday buzz - Mission Accomplished. Also thrilled to have you leading off MICROW in our winter edition. I've recv'd much praise on the issue and lots of props for your work. Cheers!

mjs

Kim Conklin – Dec 05, 2010

Thanks for the very kind words and the fave on Heart Line. I hadn't thought if love as having a life cycle before, an astute observation that I'll ponder for some time.

Matt Dennison – Dec 05, 2010

Thanks for the kind comment on "Dog Medicine," Susan. It's a (re)telling of a slice of a larger true story. Car had broke down after driving west through the Rocky Mts. My friend and I camped out on that hillside while waiting for a part to arrive for our car. I thought the dog, looking as it did, was coming up the hill to kill me(!) So the relief was immense when, basically, it put me to bed, so to speak, covered me and protected me all night.

Jack Swenson – Dec 05, 2010

Susan, your comments are always so thoughtful and unique. Thanks so much for the kind words about "A Little Fishing."

Cherise Wolas – Dec 04, 2010

Susan, your comments are always wonderfully insightful. Thank you for reading Ping Pong, and Gin And A Cowboy: Redux, and for the stars on both!

Susan Tepper – Dec 04, 2010

Susan thanks so much for liking oasis, and for alerting me to the fact that it might actually be a prose poem (something i hadn't considered). cheers!

Kathy Fish – Dec 04, 2010

Thanks for the lovely comments and fave for "Repair Man" Susan. You read and comment on so many stories. I really appreciate your generosity.

Shalene Gupta – Dec 04, 2010

Thank you so much for your kind words.

Claire King – Dec 04, 2010

Susan, thank you for the double read of It Stops, and for posting it up on Facebook. This one has a lot invested in it so I really appreciate that you liked it. Gone to find you on facebook...

M – Dec 04, 2010

Thank you for your very generous comments about god's man, Susan! What a way to start the weekend. And thanks for the well-wishing too regarding the judging. Yes! Cheers. -- Q

Dewi Faulkner – Dec 04, 2010

Thanks for reading!

Joani Reese – Dec 04, 2010

Susan, your comments about "East Memphis" counteracted my one rejection today. Thanks, much.

kim teeple – Dec 04, 2010

Hi Susan, Thank you for reading and the kind Comments!

Shelagh Power-Chopra – Dec 03, 2010

Hi Susan! Nice photo, I need one like that! Thanks for your comments on the SR piece, really appreciate it.

See ya – Dec 03, 2010

Thanks so very much for reading How To Burn Years and giving comment. You put me in much too fine company by comparison, though, I'm afraid. However, it is flattering. Thanks, again.

Timothy Gager – Dec 03, 2010

Hello.

Julie Innis – Oct 26, 2010

Susan, thank you! My rejection count is up to THREE today, so your kind comment has def. lifted my spirits.

Foster Trecost – Oct 18, 2010

Hi Susan, thanks for reading and commenting on Sunrise. foster.

Angela Kubinec – Oct 15, 2010

Susan, the way you take the time to cite a specific strength in a piece is perhaps the best form of praise one writer can offer another. Thank you for reading "Swift and Precise".

Angela Kubinec – Oct 15, 2010

Susan, the way you cite specific strengths is possibly the best kind of praise one author can give another. Thanks for reading "Swift and Precise".

Kim Conklin – Oct 15, 2010

Thanks very much for the generous comment and the fave on 4P28, Susan. I'm so glad the story felt real to you.

Mark Reep – Oct 15, 2010

Susan, thanks for reading Check Engine, and for your comments and fav.
I expect we'll be hearing more from these two. Much appreciated- All best.

Kathy Fish – Oct 15, 2010

Susan, thanks for the kind words and fave for "Wake Up." I like your picture!

Angela Kubinec – Oct 12, 2010

You have made several comments on my work, Susan, and they have encouraged me greatly. Thank you.

Matthew A. Hamilton – Oct 11, 2010

Glad you enjoyed Cowgirl. Thanks for reading.

John Wentworth Chapin – Oct 09, 2010

Thank you thank you for the kind words on "Cost", Susan. Really means a lot to me!

Susan Tepper – Oct 08, 2010

Susan G, thanks ever so much for your response to Little Peebles. Am glad to hear it falls into magical realism category--
I like that kind of writing and never tried it before. It's quite freeing

Cherise Wolas – Oct 08, 2010

Susan, as always thank you for your great comments on Redux - Things I Should Have Done #4 - since renamed Heartbreak Waiting to Happen. So glad that time period for you is over! I thought your comment about the ending was incisive, and I have honed the ending. Thank you for the close read, very much appreciated.

J. Mykell Collinz – Oct 07, 2010

Hi, Susan. Thanks for reading 'Working the City.' I greatly appreciate your comments.

Gary Justis – Oct 07, 2010

Susan, Thanks for visiting my story, GoodFather's Notes.
I appreciated your kind comment.

Jack Swenson – Oct 07, 2010

Thanks, Susan. Deflater indeed. Took the wind out of that old boy's sails all right.

ABxx – Oct 07, 2010

Hi Susan. Your read of "Confession" was most appreciated.

Shikhandin – Oct 05, 2010

Thank you Susan for reading Sunset in the Hills, and your kind words and all.

Paula Ray – Oct 04, 2010

Thank you for your kind remarks about Free Space.

Bill Yarrow – Oct 04, 2010

Thanks, Susan, for commenting on and faving "Precipice of Questions." Appreciate it!

Kathy Fish – Oct 03, 2010

Susan, I really appreciate your kind words for my story, "Snow." Thanks!

Larry Strattner – Oct 03, 2010

Thanks Susan, for Captains of Industry. All my longer work contains strong women. I like speculating about how they think. Appreciate your comments.

Dean H. Wild – Oct 02, 2010

Susan, thank you for the comments on Dishwater Panacea and for appreciating the darkness of Penumbra. It means a lot.

Cynthia Hawkins – Sep 30, 2010

Thanks, Susan. That's so nice of you to say! (Re. "So You Want to Write a Screenplay ..."

Jack Swenson – Sep 30, 2010

Glad you liked my "America" story, Susan.

Jason Lee Norman – Sep 30, 2010

Thanks for the comments today. I hope you take the time to look at some of my other stories. You could give me enough self confidence to get through the rest of the year. haha.

stephen hastings-king – Sep 29, 2010

hi again susan...i was just looking through the pieces i put up here and noticed that you commented on "she knows everything about number" which is still one of my favorite pieces, one of the few that almost makes me cry when i read it. thanks for that.

Kim Conklin – Sep 28, 2010

Thanks for the kind words on If Wishes Were Horses. I appreciate the read!

Jules Archer – Sep 27, 2010

Susan - ah, thank you for catching that typo...and reading...and commenting. Much and always appreciated!

Bill Yarrow – Sep 27, 2010

Thank you, Susan. Glad you liked "Son of Uncle Sam."

Johnny Dantonio – Sep 27, 2010

Ah, you also commented on Calluses! So kind! I am new to Fictionaut and just learning the formalities :) thank you again!

Johnny Dantonio – Sep 27, 2010

Hey Susan! Thanks for reading Cory's Carousel... Not to worry; it's all fictional, but glad that the tone came across!

Larry Strattner – Sep 26, 2010

Thanks for Snake Eyes, Susan. The God thing is always iffy. I like ones who smile.

Susan Tepper – Sep 26, 2010

Susan G-- glad you enjoyed my vagina girl story (Centerpiece). Nothing like being jet lagged to bring up the real crazy stuff-- ha ha
Thank you!

Ashley Poulter – Sep 26, 2010

Thank you for your comment on "Possum Woman"!

Gary Moshimer – Sep 26, 2010

Thanks, Susan,for the comments as usual.

Claire King – Sep 24, 2010

Susan, thanks for your lovely thoughtful comment on Anything Again. Much appreciated!

stephen hastings-king – Sep 23, 2010

thanks very much for the read and comment on rodeo, susan. i'm glad that some of the pathos of bill markee's situation came through. sometimes it's a problem when one starts shaving off information to shape a small piece what feels as though it ends up going away. i put a short comment about his story by the story. i likely wouldn't have were it not for your comment. so thanks.

Jack Swenson – Sep 23, 2010

Thank you, thank you, my friend. And thanks for catching the typo in my therapy story.

Larry Strattner – Sep 23, 2010

Thank you for the Fluid Life, Susan I find it hard to capture NorCal even though writing a book set here. Fluid Life has already had three edits to the post. Your words are always encouraging.
(Nice new photo BTW -)

M.H. – Sep 23, 2010

Hi Susan - Thanks so much for your generous comments on "Origin"!

stephen hastings-king – Sep 23, 2010

hi susan. thanks for reading and commenting on my stuff, but in particular on the imagination factory.

Kim Conklin – Sep 23, 2010

Thanks for the generous comment and fave on No Goodbyes! It means a lot.

Julie Innis – Sep 22, 2010

Susan, thank you. I appreciate your sharp eye and kind words.

peter darbyshire – Sep 22, 2010

Thanks for the nice comment re "First Contact."

Dean H. Wild – Sep 22, 2010

Susan, Thank you for the comment re: Penumbra. Much appreciated.

Jules Archer – Sep 21, 2010

Susan, many thanks for your gracious comment on "Just a Mountain".

James Lloyd Davis – Sep 21, 2010

Thanks for the fave and the comment on "Class of '65." Love your new picture.

Cherise Wolas – Sep 21, 2010

Susan, thank you for your great comments and the fave on Sisters At The Lake. I am so pleased the expanded version resonated with you. It is quite possible that I will continue working on that story, seeing what ultimately happens...

Bill Yarrow – Sep 21, 2010

Susan, thank you for your generous fav of "Epithalamion." I value you as a reader.

Roberto C. Garcia – Sep 21, 2010

Susan, thanks for reading and commenting on "Touch".

Michelle Elvy – Sep 21, 2010

Susan! Thanks for the read and * on Escalation. I am coming back soon to do a sweep on stories posted to the 52|250 group! Can't wait -- how I'm spending my afternoon. I love being able to read them there during the week I'm posting, then here again, with more time and care. It's a double-pleasure.

Tina Barry – Sep 19, 2010

Hi Susan. Just wanted to say thanks for the glowing comments about "Claudine." I'm a fan of your writing, so your kind words mean a lot.

Fred Osuna – Sep 17, 2010

I appreciate your comments on "Enid's Hat, Joyce's Youth."

Kate Brown – Sep 16, 2010

Hi, Susan. Thanks so much for commenting on 'Falling'.

Christian Bell – Sep 16, 2010

Susan, thanks for commenting on "Firecrackers"!

Paul Hargreaves – Sep 16, 2010

It's interesting that you say that, about whether or not the ending surprises you (the writer) Left at the Tracks was largely a "gift" story that came to me all at once, give or take a few details. Geisha Doll, by contrast, was a slow slog and I really had no idea where it was all going until I got to the end of it. Anyway – good discussion.
Look forward to reading more of your work.

Paul Hargreaves – Sep 16, 2010

Hi again, Susan. Wanted to expand a bit on "doin' the twist." I have to confess that twist endings are still a drug for me, I'm afraid. I grew up on them, reading the likes of O Henry and when I dove into fiction – Left at the Tracks was my first serious stab at short fiction – I steered toward familiar terrain. But I'm in rehab now, trying to avoid the easy, intoxicating buzz of the delicious twist that I still love...

Cynthia Hawkins – Sep 15, 2010

Oh yes, and the fave too. And that's "Three Houses Down." Must have been the long day w/ a toddler! I'm forgetting my own titles ...

Cynthia Hawkins – Sep 15, 2010

Thanks so much for your lovely comments on "Third House Down," Susan! Much appreciated.

Matthew A. Hamilton – Sep 15, 2010

Thank you for reading Dark Water. Always appreciated.

Jack Swenson – Sep 15, 2010

Susan, I should have known that it would be you who would plumb the dark depths of my L.A. story. You are the best reader! Thanks so much. Reading your comments this morning gave me a huge lift.

Nigel Doylerush – Sep 14, 2010

Hi Susan. Thanks for your kind comments on my story "Life Experience". I'm dipping my toe in Fictionaut and I'm glad to find a supportive community.

stephen hastings-king – Sep 14, 2010

hi susan: thanks for reading "the re-enactments" and for your comments. i'm pleased that you enjoyed the piece.

Timothy Raymond – Sep 14, 2010

Thank you, Susan!

Sam Kurd – Sep 14, 2010

Thank you very much for the comment & kind words on "Jeremy", they're much appreciated :)

Bill Yarrow – Sep 14, 2010

Thanks, Susan, for your insightful comments about "Black Squirrel Poem." I really appreciate them and the fav!

James Lloyd Davis – Sep 13, 2010

Susan, I do so appreciate the fave and your comment on "Night Letters to Saint Jude." Thank you.

Roberta – Sep 13, 2010

Hi Susan,

Thanks for the comment on 'Genesis.' I think it was literal pregnancy -> birth I had in mind when writing it - not consciously anything mythological.

Siren of Brixton – Sep 13, 2010

Hi Susan, thank you for taking the time to read my story and leaving feedback. I really appreciate it as I am working hard to be a better writer and value constructive critique from other writers very highly. I don't have time today to return the favour but will be back to read some of your work later in the week. Regards, Robyn

Larry Strattner – Sep 12, 2010

Thanks for the Falling In Love Again comments. I appreciate them. They encourage.

Rhett Davis – Sep 12, 2010

Hi Susan - just wanted to drop by to thank you for leaving some very kind comments about "At the back of the crowd".

Stuart Millard – Sep 12, 2010

Hello. Thanks for the comment on Six Down. My first ever Fictionaut favourite, too.

Roberta – Sep 11, 2010

Thank you for your comment on 'Freckle,' Susan - you always give such lovely comments on writing!

The person it's about is indeed really special in a really quite amazing way.

Foster Trecost – Sep 10, 2010

Hi Susan, glad you liked Ripe - thanks for the read and comment. foster.

Kim Conklin – Sep 10, 2010

Thanks for the great comment and the fave on Telephone, Susan. I always appreciate your thoughts.

Keith U. – Sep 09, 2010

Hi, Susan! Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment on "Thirty Seconds" - and for the fav!

Jane Hammons – Sep 06, 2010

Thanks for reading and faving Making it Right.

C. D. Peck – Sep 02, 2010

Thanks for the comment on "Text Adventure". I appreciate you taking time to read it!

Susan Tepper – Aug 28, 2010

Susan G, you are a sweetie to take the time to read Bottom, I so much appreciate! Hope you're having a nice summer

Lorenzo Sewanan – Aug 17, 2010

i really enjoyed your latest piece, why bother!

J. Mykell Collinz – Aug 11, 2010

Hi, Susan, thanks for reading Halfway to the Top. I appreciate your helpful comment very much, and the fav.

Kim Conklin – Aug 11, 2010

Thanks for the wonderful comment and the fave on Limboland, Susan. I appreciate the read.

Claire King – Aug 11, 2010

Thanks so much for your comment and fave on Upstream. I'm so pleased you liked it!

Matthew Rasnake – Aug 11, 2010

Susan, thanks for reading, and for the nice comment on "Postman". I'm glad you enjoyed it!

stephen hastings-king – Aug 07, 2010

thanks for the comment and fav to she knows everything about numbers.

Susan Tepper – Aug 07, 2010

Susan G, glad you enjoyed my story forest in the early morning! cheers from S to S

Joe Sullivan – Aug 05, 2010

Hi, Susan. Thanks for the comment on "Sister (pt. 1)." It's great to connect with you!

Kim Conklin – Aug 05, 2010

Thanks so much for the great comment and the fave on Midnight Riders!

Jane Hammons – Aug 03, 2010

Thanks for the fave and your comment on The Devil's Inkwell, Susan.

Bill Yarrow – Aug 03, 2010

Thanks for faving "Bosch's Last Words," Susan. It's a curious piece, but I'm glad you liked it.

Michelle Elvy – Aug 03, 2010

Susan - your "Things" is just great. I'm here updating 52|250, was not planning to stay, but this caught my eye, and now I'm here, as it happens, happily reading so much good stuff. Thanks for pulling me here tonight. Off to wander now...

Ryder Collins – Aug 02, 2010

Susan, thanks for the thoughtful and kind comments on "I know everything's broken, but still I pretend." I'm definitely thinking now about the word "cos." "Because" takes too long for me, but now I can see how "cos" might be jarring. Hmmmm.

Larry Strattner – Aug 02, 2010

Thanks for your comments on Birth of a Tiger. I'm going to work on making her a more complete person. Cheers.

Matthew A. Hamilton – Aug 01, 2010

Thank you for reading Over Breakfast. Much appreciated.

Kim Conklin – Aug 01, 2010

Thanks for the comment on Allergic to Love! I appreciate the read.

Indie R. Adler – Aug 01, 2010

Hi Susan
Thanks for commenting on "Ahead of the Game". I'm glad you enjoyed it. Look forward to reading your stories.

Ramon Collins – Jul 29, 2010

SusanG: Thanks for the read and comment on POSEY'S POND. I appreciate your time and expertise.

Shelagh Power-Chopra – Jul 29, 2010

Susan, thank you! As always, you say such nice comments!

Bill Yarrow – Jul 29, 2010

Thanks for commenting on the Flaubert piece. Glad you liked it!

Claire King – Jul 29, 2010

You made a great point on Sharp Corners, thanks so much! I will have a go at a version 2!

Michelle Elvy – Jul 28, 2010

Susan -- thanks for that. The sound of silence was pretty scary in this case. Really appreciate your heartfelt comment on my non-fiction story.

Larry Strattner – Jul 28, 2010

Thanks Susan, for Girls with Guns. I have three novels in final edit. They each have a woman protagonist. I love strong women.

Bill Yarrow – Jul 28, 2010

Thanks for commenting on "Penny Arcadia," Susan. I like your focus on sensory experience. I guess you could say childhood itself is a sensory experience. Or maybe, there's no real memory without a sense memory.

Mary Lane – Jul 28, 2010

Thank you for your kind words, Susan.

Matthew A. Hamilton – Jul 28, 2010

Thank you for reading Peace of Mind. Glad you liked it.

Martha Williams – Jul 27, 2010

Hi Susan, thanks for reading 'Strawberry' and for the thoughtful comment. Martha

J. Mykell Collinz – Jul 27, 2010

Hi, Susan, thanks for reading and commenting on She's Out.

Kim Conklin – Jul 27, 2010

Thanks for the kind words on Black Swans, Susan. I appreciate the read.

George LaCas – Jul 27, 2010

Thank you, Susan, for your comments on "Hotel Chelsea - Intercut 9" - I appreciate it.

Jack Swenson – Jul 26, 2010

Susan, I'm so glad you liked my story "Cats."

Myra King – Jul 26, 2010

Thanks Susan, for your nice comments about Leaving.

Penny Goring – Jul 26, 2010

Thanks for your comment x

Bill Yarrow – Jul 26, 2010

Your comments are always so insightful and astute, Susan. I'm always grateful for them. Thanks for commenting on and faving the Sherwood Anderson poem!

Claire King – Jul 26, 2010

Thanks Susan for being the first to read & comment on Flesh & Blood. Much appreciated!

George LaCas – Jul 25, 2010

thanks, Susan!

Bill Yarrow – Jul 25, 2010

Loved your comment on "God's Vial." Thanks, Susan!

Matthew A. Hamilton – Jul 24, 2010

Thank you for reading White Death. As always, much appreciated.

George LaCas – Jul 24, 2010

Hi Susan, thanks for your comments about "Unutterable" - I appreciate it.

James Robison – Jul 24, 2010

Narrative poetry--AWESOME compliment for Prologue. Deep deep thanks, Susan.

Kari Nguyen – Jul 22, 2010

Susan, thank you so much for the comments and ‘fav’ of Requirement. So kind of you.

George LaCas – Jul 22, 2010

Thanks, Susan, for your comment about "The Burning Gulf"

Bill Yarrow – Jul 22, 2010

Thank you, Susan, for reading and commenting on "The Semaphore of Civilization." Blake is one of my favorites. We're all minor leaguers compared to him.

Myra King – Jul 21, 2010

Thanks, Susan, for your very perceptive comments about Broken Mirrors. This is part of a larger piece and the doctor's concern is brought up later. Thanks too, for the fav!

Denis J. Underwood – Jul 21, 2010

Hi Susan, thanks for taking the time to read my piece, "Fractured Memories of Hope." I appreciate your comments!

Bill Yarrow – Jul 20, 2010

Susan, what a lovely comment you made about "Processes"! Thank you very much!

Matthew A. Hamilton – Jul 20, 2010

Thank you for reading Ocean Front Epitaph. Yea, I'm going to chop off the last stanza.

Jack Swenson – Jul 20, 2010

Thanks, Susan, for your mini review of "Evil Humors."

ABxx – Jul 20, 2010

Thanks for reading, Susan.

Michelle Elvy – Jul 20, 2010

Thanks for the comment on French Kiss, Susan. I so appreciate your read -- and look forward to catching your 52|250 stories as they show up here too!

Penny Goring – Jul 20, 2010

Thank you for my first comment on fictionaut. I'm dead chuffed x

Michelle Elvy – Jul 17, 2010

Thanks, Susan, for your gorgeous comment on Bedtime Story. Much appreciated!!

Juhi Kalra – Jul 17, 2010

Hi Susan, Thanks for your read and comment on "Shower". We write what we know. Peace.

Bill Yarrow – Jul 17, 2010

Thanks for commenting on the Veronica Lake poem, Susan. I always enjoy reading your thoughtful reactions.

Bill Yarrow – Jul 15, 2010

"Sensory overload at its best." Ha! Great comment! Thanks, Susan, for writing about "Violet Rivers."

Matthew A. Hamilton – Jul 15, 2010

Thank you for reading and commenting on The People I Thought I Knew. Much appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

AMTL – Jul 15, 2010

Susan, thanks so much for your comments on "Live Wire." Much appreciated!

J. Mykell Collinz – Jul 15, 2010

Susan, thanks for reading Unoriginal Sin-II. I appreciate your encouraging comments, and fav.

Susan Tepper – Jul 15, 2010

Susan, so glad you liked All Credit Rescinded. I am having one helluva time with those 52/250 challenges, you should come on over. Thanks for liking this, and hope your summer is going nicely...

Jack Swenson – Jul 06, 2010

Oh, Susan--you are too kind to me. I'm glad you liked "Extra-curricular." Thanks.

Matt DeVirgiliis – Jul 06, 2010

Susan,

Thanks for commenting on West Side of the Tracks.

Sara – Jul 06, 2010

Susan, thank you for your lovely comment on Crystal.

Jack Swenson – Jul 02, 2010

Yup. In Pia Ehrhardt's words, "pain and sex and disconnection." I'm not a big fan of disconnection, either, but I figured maybe I could learn something here. The disconnects aren't really disconnected, if you know what I mean. Every once in awhile I take a stab at this kind of thing, though, maybe because I'm lazy. I appreciate your comments anyway. Your notes on a story are always clear-eyed and refreshing. Thanks!

Meg Pokrass – Jun 25, 2010

Thank you, Susan, I'm glad you liked Pitt Bull!

Meg Pokrass – Jun 25, 2010

Thank you, Susan, I'm glad you liked Pitt Bull!

Brianne Fidgety – Jun 25, 2010

You know what? You're not the first person who has ever said that. Flashes of things appear in my head, and I put them on paper -- it's a weird process I can't really describe, but that's how I write. Anyway, thanks for reading the opening to "Woolgathering". I wish I didn't have to leave for work because I'd really like to spend the night working on it.

Juhi Kalra – Jun 25, 2010

Susan, Thank you for your comment on "One". I hope you continue to find recognition in the rest of the series. And the occasional prose I post.

Brianne Fidgety – Jun 24, 2010

Somebody I knew once thought it would be funny to submit a haiku I had written about a zombie bunny to a horror zine back in 2004. That's the extent of my publishing experience. I have nothing but fear for publishers.

Matthew A. Hamilton – Jun 24, 2010

Thank you for the kind word regarding My Eyes Don't See the Truth. Much appreciated.

Bill Yarrow – Jun 24, 2010

Thanks, Susan, for your kind comment on "The Assassination of Sadat."

Brianne Fidgety – Jun 24, 2010

I'm still very new to Fictionaut, so whenever I get a comment, I make this sound -- true story. I'm sure I'll get over it eventually, but until then, I'll continue to sound like a guinea pig trapped in a piano.

Thank you so much for your comments on "The Nightly Dance" and "Though the Heart be Still as Loving". This is the first time in my life I've ever been brave enough to share my writing in a public forum, and I'm floored that I'm getting positive feedback. Thank you again. (I'm not sure if I can say that enough.)

George LaCas – Jun 24, 2010

Hi Susan, thanks for your comments about "Lick My Blahniks, she said".

Juhi Kalra – Jun 11, 2010

Hi Susan, Thank you for the welcome comment on my first contribution to Fictionaut. Beginning of a poetry series has been posted today. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on them. I love that I'm already familiar with some of your pieces here. ~ J

Jack Swenson – May 27, 2010

Thanks, Susan. Your "Well done" means a lot to me. The bailing out part of the story is true. Ouch!

Cherise Wolas – May 24, 2010

Susan, thanks for sending me the link to your 100/100 project. I read the second one today. It was a wow, all that was there, and what you didn't include.

Cherise Wolas – May 23, 2010

Susan,
I am so impressed with your self-set exercise, 100 pieces of micro fiction in 100 days. You are on my contact list, so I do hope you'll keep posting!

Marc Nash – May 23, 2010

Thanks very much for your heartening comment on my flash "The Forsaken"

Johnsienoel – May 22, 2010

I Susan! Thank you for finding my wacky Alpaca story fun!

Bill Yarrow – May 22, 2010

Thanks for your comment on "Not Drowning," Susan. I appreciate it!

Myra King – May 22, 2010

Susan, I'm pleased you liked that image! Thanks for reading RFR :-)

Marc Lowe – May 22, 2010

Appreciate your comments on "Tails." Glad you seemed to have liked it. I'll have a look at some of your work. You've posted quite a bit!

Carol Reid – May 22, 2010

Hi Susan and thanks for reading the scenes from the story. I always appreciate your time and support.

Susan Tepper – May 18, 2010

"The language of women that transcends words"-- Susan Gibb
That is so well put. I thank you, Susan G, for reading and commenting on my Breadfruit piece

Kristin Fouquet – May 16, 2010

Thanks so much, Susan!

Mark Sutz – May 15, 2010

susan, thanks much for the comments on 'mary'...i'll be doing a rewrite soon and keep your suggestion in mind...much appreciated...

Jack Swenson – May 15, 2010

Susan, Thank you for wonderful comment about "Black Orchids." One of my teachers once told me to write about cardinal issues. I try.

Mark Reep – May 15, 2010

Thanks very much for the kind words about 'Blue Pinto.' All best.

Bill Yarrow – May 14, 2010

Thanks for you insightful comments on "Blossoms and Buds," Susan!

Michael J. Solender – May 14, 2010

Thx for enjoying and commenting on my Sunday Cookout story!

Larry Strattner – May 14, 2010

Thanks for the comments on Eli. I get a huge kick out of dogs. Never owned one - if I ever do it will be one of the working breeds. Some of them are so smart it's scary.

Your attaboys are very encouraging.

Larry Strattner – May 14, 2010

James Lloyd Davis – May 12, 2010

Susan, thanks ever so much for your comment and fav on "Things you remember..." I'm really looking for a voice for that particular time and place. This helps a lot.

Julie Innis – May 12, 2010

Thank you for your kind words on Atonement! And as far as submissions go, you my most excellent writer-friend have NOTHING to worry about.

Bill Yarrow – May 12, 2010

Thanks, Susan, for commenting on "Boolean Muteness"!

Mark Sutz – May 12, 2010

susan...thanks for reading...i'm glad you enjoyed the story...

Andrew Roe – May 11, 2010

Susan, thanks so much for checking out "The Boyfriend" and commenting. Much appreciated!

Meg Pokrass – May 11, 2010

Susan - thanks for your nice comment on my story "The Happiest Mall in America"! Appreciated greatly.

David Ackley – May 10, 2010

thanks, Susan, for the read and the comment...much appreciated.

Walter Bjorkman – May 10, 2010

Susan, thanks for the good words on The Why Boy. This is one that I like more as I read it more, often I go the other way.

Tina Barry – May 10, 2010

Hi Susan,
It's great to wake up to words of praise about "I Like it This Way" in my inbox. Thanks and thanks for the star, too. I workshopped that piece in a class, and the students went back and forth about keeping or omitting the ending. I kept it. It's not a story without it.

R. A. Allen – May 09, 2010

Susan, thanks for your analytical compliments regards "Cover Story." They got me high for two days and I saved a copy of it in the family bible:) "Maude Nichols" was fun.

Lori Lou Freshwater – May 07, 2010

Susan, thank you so much for reading and commenting on This Girl in That Shirt.

Stephen Carter – May 07, 2010

Hi Susan,

Sorry i'm so late in thanking you for your comment. I believe you were the first person to read The Naked Man of Barcelona...and your flattering remarks seemed to have had a little snowball effect. And thanks for pointing out the typo!! Its took me an hour or so to even figure out to fix it...but i got to it eventually.

I haven't had time to read as much on fictionaut as i'd like but i see you have a lot of stories posted. I look forward to reading them.

Foster Trecost – May 03, 2010

Hi Susan, thanks for reading and commenting on Nine and Five, much appreciated. foster.

Linda Simoni-Wastila – May 03, 2010

Susan, thank you for your kind words on Bookends: I. Looking forward to curling up with some of your work tonight. peace...

J.B. Lacombe – May 02, 2010

Susan, thank you for reading my first F'naut story and for your nice comment.

Jack Swenson – May 02, 2010

Susan, I am so glad you liked "Now or Never." You are sharp reader, and I put a high value your opinion.

Chalon Emmons – May 02, 2010

Thanks for your encouraging comments on "Color Wheel." They were very helpful, and I may return to the piece and see if a story emerges.

Rick Rofihe – May 02, 2010

Thanks very much for your kind and generous response to "Scar".
Best wishes,
RR

JM Prescott – May 01, 2010

An Atwood reader in Connecticut! That makes me burst with pride and familiarity. All of us Canadians know each other just like all writers know each other. I can prove it. I have a picture.

Susan Tepper – Apr 29, 2010

Susan, I very much appreciate your comment and fav of my poem Level, thank you

Martha Williams – Apr 29, 2010

Susan, thank you for your flattering comment on 'Spill' - much appreciated. Martha

Cherise Wolas – Apr 26, 2010

Susan,

Thank you! I think I will indeed stick with first person for this project.

James Lloyd Davis – Apr 26, 2010

Susan, thank you ever so much for your words on "Storefront."

Cherise Wolas – Apr 25, 2010

Susan,

Thank you for reading What I Should Have Done - #1! Thinking of revising into third person, and working on this little project of mine in that way.

Stephanie Bobo – Apr 25, 2010

Thanks, Susan, for reading "Classmates," and your fav and the comments--your seeing the simlutaneous intimacy and openness helped me see that too!

Jack Swenson – Apr 24, 2010

Very nice to hear from you, Susan. Thanks for commenting on "Bad Luck."

Cherise Wolas – Apr 24, 2010

Susan,

Thank you so much for your lovely words on The Sloshim Period and the fave! I am thrilled it worked for you. I am fairly new to the site and starting to really delve in, and I so look forward to reading your work.

Martha Williams – Apr 23, 2010

Susan, thank you so much for your kind words on 'Nobody Told Marni' - I'm still quite new to all this so it really means a lot to me. Martha

Doug Bond – Apr 22, 2010

appreciation your comments on Sweet&Sour...you folks in CT and elsewhere back east deserving of a beautiful spring this year!

Lori Lou Freshwater – Apr 20, 2010

Hi Susan, thank you for taking the time to read and comment on Bill Franklin. I am actually on a real-life hunt for a similar lamp. Looking forward to reading your work when I have some time. Best to you.

Walter Bjorkman – Apr 20, 2010

Susan - thanks for your reading and kind words on If I Make it in Time, appreciate.

P. Jonas Bekker – Apr 05, 2010

Hello Susan, thanks for your positive remarks about 'In a Bar'. I think I am starting to get this flash fiction thing so there'll probably be more where this one came from.

Matthew A. Hamilton – Apr 03, 2010

Thank you for reading Liquid Compass and your comment.

Jack Swenson – Apr 03, 2010

Susan, It's good to hear from you again. Thanks for the kind words. I've been hoping you'd post a new hypertext story one of these days. They are great!

Meg Pokrass – Apr 02, 2010

Thank you for your kind words on Villa Monterey and so many other stories, Susan. It means so much. Have a great Easter weekend!

Foster Trecost – Mar 31, 2010

Hi Susan, thanks for reading Eight States Away, I'm glad you liked it and thanks for comments, too. foster.

Carol Reid – Mar 30, 2010

Susan, thank you for reading and commenting on my story!

Rick Rofihe – Mar 30, 2010

Thanks very much for the kind "Read Chinese" comments.
Best,
RR

Jane Hammons – Mar 24, 2010

Thanks so much for the hypertext info and link, Susan.

Jane Hammons – Mar 24, 2010

Now I am completely addicted to the hypertext story. I'm teaching a hybrid writing class in the fall and think I will play around with hypertext with my students (who will know much more than I about the form). It seems like it would be a good way to wrest even more control from the teacher, which is fine with me.

Stephanie Bobo – Mar 24, 2010

Thank you, Susan, for your kind words about "Bread, Fish, Serpent, Stone."

evntho – Mar 23, 2010

Thanks for the comment on Oh, Dada!, Susan:-)

Sara – Mar 19, 2010

Susan, thanks so much for your thoughtful comments on my story. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

Jack Swenson – Mar 19, 2010

Susan, Thanks for your comment and the caveat. Sometimes I think there's too much punch in my stories' endings.

Foster Trecost – Mar 18, 2010

Hi Susan, thanks for your comments on Invisible Grime - I'm happy you liked it.

Jerry Ratch – Mar 17, 2010

Thanks again, Susan!
Jerry

Jason McCormick – Mar 17, 2010

Thanks Susan!

Meakin Armstrong – Mar 16, 2010

Hi, thanks for your comment on my story!

Jack Swenson – Mar 15, 2010

Susan, You are an amazing reader as well as writer. I always learn something about my stories when you comment on them. Thanks!

Jack Swenson – Mar 15, 2010

Susan, Thanks for the wake-up call. I think I'll post even micros one at a time from now on. I like 'em short and sweet, too.

Henry Pelifian – Mar 15, 2010

I appreciate your comments on From the Reader's Ingest, Mouth Theory. At this point you are in a very select group of less than five, way less than five, who have in print form praised this writer's fiction work. My work has had the distinction of being rejected by the best and most renowned publications. Art may be a personal editorial decision by like minds until they change their minds.

Thanks again for your wonderful comments!

Jack Swenson – Mar 13, 2010

Susan, No one writes a better review than you do. Thanks for your kind comments about "Mona" and about my writing.

Jack Swenson – Mar 12, 2010

Susan, You hit the nail on the head with your comments about the "new" style of writing. I feel the same way.

Jack Swenson – Mar 12, 2010

Susan, thank you so much for your review of "Mona." If you are not a lit. critic or an editor, you have missed your calling. I will print this out and keep a copy in my wallet, wave it under people's noses, and say, "So there! How do you like them apples?!" Love you.

David Ackley – Mar 11, 2010

Thanks again, Susan for the nice words about my terrorist.

George LaCas – Mar 10, 2010

Hi Susan, thanks for commenting on "Wedding Cake."

Jack Swenson – Mar 10, 2010

Susan, what a great compliment! Thanks so much for the positive review of "Quitting."

Rebecca Coffey – Mar 10, 2010

Susan, thanks for your comments on "Phoenix Complaining." I hope you have a wonderfully bad mood today and get some good writing done!

Foster Trecost – Mar 09, 2010

Hi Susan, thanks for reading Cactus - I really appreciate your comments.

Foster Trecost – Mar 08, 2010

Hi Susan - thanks for reading and commenting on my chapter flash, Brick Walls. I'm happy you liked it.

Jack Swenson – Mar 07, 2010

Thanks for your comments on my Paris story. I always look for your picture in the comments column, and if I don't see it in a day or two, I delete the story!

Joshua Moses – Mar 02, 2010

thank you, Susan.

Julie Innis – Feb 28, 2010

Susan, thank you!!

sara t. – Feb 27, 2010

Susan, thanx for your kind comments on "A Necessary Evil". Much appreciated.

Em dash – Feb 26, 2010

Hello Susan! Thanks for reading & taking the time to comment on 634, I really appreciate it!

I hope your day is evolving into something wonderful.

Jack Swenson – Feb 23, 2010

Thanks, Susan. I had a good time writing "Zoo Story 2008." And thanks for the fave!

Joshua Moses – Feb 23, 2010

thanks for the warm welcome!

Julie Innis – Feb 20, 2010

Susan, thank you! Your comments are always greatly appreciated!

Foster Trecost – Feb 18, 2010

Hi Susan, thanks for reading and commenting on A Very Quiet Evening - I'm pleased you liked it.

Trent England – Feb 18, 2010

Thank you Susan - that made my day.

ChrisTopher Meidl – Feb 16, 2010

Danke for the comments on "It"! You're such a faithful reader and encourager. Peace. cm

Jack Swenson – Feb 13, 2010

Susan,
I've been trying and trying to think of a way to end my series of micros, and I think I've finally come up with one. I'll add the words "To Be Continued."

Thanks for your thumbs up!

Christamar Varicella – Feb 13, 2010

Thanks, Susan. I appreciate your comments just as I enjoy reading your inventive stories.

John Smith – Feb 10, 2010

Thank you for the kind words and fave!

Jack Swenson – Feb 10, 2010

Susan,
Thanks so much for your comments on "The Witness." I always learn something from your commentary. You are a good teacher!

ChrisTopher Meidl – Feb 09, 2010

Thanks, Susan, for the comments on Friction. Not sure if I should do a Part Two or do an edit with a deeper and more specific resolution. Your thoughts and advice would welcome and appreciated. -cm

Douglas Light – Feb 05, 2010

Thanks for the positive comments on Aching Hours. Definitely makes my morning.

All the best,
Douglas

Jerry Ratch – Feb 03, 2010

Thank you, Susan!
Jerry Ratch

Foster Trecost – Feb 03, 2010

Susan, Thank you for reading and commenting on my story - I appreciate both very much. foster.

sara t. – Feb 01, 2010

Susan, thanx so much for your comments on "Desire". I never wrote anything like this before, and i really didnt want it to sound too "bodice-ripperish", but i had to use some words to get the feeling of this moment right. I think it works too!

Jack Swenson – Jan 29, 2010

Susan,
I just read "Maude Nichols." Clever and fall-on-the-floor funny!

David Erlewine – Jan 28, 2010

Thanks...Susan! "Slightly wavering" is the best way to describe my voice.

Jerry Ratch – Jan 20, 2010

Thanks again, Susan.
Jerry

Lou Godbold – Jan 19, 2010

When you stop writing encouraging, perceptive comments I will run for my umbrella because it will mean Chicken Little is right and the world is coming to an end.

Paul de Denus – Jan 16, 2010

thanks Susan- I appreciate it

Jack Swenson – Jan 15, 2010

Susan
I'm glad you liked "Menage." I mean, I didn't mean to suggest... Well, you know what I mean. Thanks!

Tia Prouhet – Jan 12, 2010

Thanks, Susan, for the kind words on "Nutrition". You're the bestest.

Jack Swenson – Jan 10, 2010

Susan,
Thanks for your comment about "The Driver's Seat." Nice of you to "fav" it as well!

Drew – Jan 08, 2010

Thank you for your comment on Breeze.

Jack Swenson – Jan 07, 2010

Thanks for your comment on my story. Yup. Life's an adventure, isn't it?

Douglas Light – Jan 07, 2010

Susan:

Thanks for the kind comment on my piece "Gatlinburg." Glad you enjoyed.

Geoff Barbanell – Jan 06, 2010

thx for taking the time to say something sweet. means a lot to a 1st time poster.

Sean Ferrell – Jan 04, 2010

Thanks for the kind comment on my story.

Jacob Russell – Dec 28, 2009

Thanks, Susan...

TJ Skarbo – Dec 26, 2009

Thanks so much for your comments on the story "I am wearing stolen socks" I appreciate it and look forward to reading your latest...

Lou Godbold – Dec 26, 2009

Once again you bring a smile to my face over my morning cup of tea as I assiduously check for comments. Will you be my godmother?

Jeremy Holland – Dec 24, 2009

Thanks for the kind coment. Feliz navidad!

Carol Novack – Dec 21, 2009

Thanks for enjoying my holiday story, Susan!

Jerry Ratch – Dec 21, 2009

Thank you , Susan, for your kind comment on "Man On A Balcony In His Bathrobe."

Jay Johnson – Dec 19, 2009

Susan; thanks for the really nice comment on "Anaphylaxis". It's one of my more singularly driven narratives, for certain--something I think was easier to pull off, for me, in a shorter piece. And, yeah: the definition headers are a cliche--but a nod at the subversion of certainty I was trying to gesture towards throughout this one. Again, thanks for the great comment--looking forward to finding time to check out your work! Cheers, Jay.

Finnegan Flawnt – Dec 19, 2009

i just wrote a looong review encouraging you to submit this to frank hinton for the metazen christmas book...sorry to lose my review (and 1 fav)! i really liked this story very much - honest pulled no punches well structured and spread - but when i tried to save your story was - gone!? ...pity! you give so much here and the least anybody can do is give some attention back to you.

Jason McCormick – Dec 18, 2009

Thanks Susan! I must mention that your story Maude Nicols had something to do with my idea for "Your Next Story." I have a feeling that I will continue to experiment with the direct relationship between the reader and writer. It's just so much fun!

Matt Mullins – Dec 16, 2009

Ah, sorry about the confusion. I didn't even notice the fav thing. I'm pretty new to the site (well, I've been a member for quite some time but have just gotten around to participating) and am still figuring out how to respond to people, technologically speaking--if I should just reply from my email or go to their page and comment back (like I'm doing right now). So things like favs are going right over my head.

Yes, Barthes and Borges. I think I need to write a story with the two of them boxing, or maybe baking a cake.

Matt Mullins – Dec 16, 2009

I'm not quite sure how to take your comment, Susan, but thanks for reading.

Jason McCormick – Dec 15, 2009

Hey, Susan! Thanks for the message - yeah, I just went for it. I'm so glad this group exists. You can count me in for it every month.

Ryan Mazer – Dec 15, 2009

Thanks so much for the nice, thoughtful words on my stories!

Carol Reid – Dec 14, 2009

I appreciate your generosity. Thank you so much for taking the time to read one of my stories and offer such valuable comments.

Matt Dennison – Dec 13, 2009

Hey, Susan, Thanks SO MUCH for the kind words about "FLower as Big..."

Jason McCormick – Dec 07, 2009

Hi, Susan. Yeah, "Maude Nichols" is a fantastic story. I've never seen anything quite like it. Very creative, very engaging, and very, very cool.

Susan Tepper – Dec 06, 2009

Susan, thank you again (and your Eng Prof !)for the insightful read of Fake Man, much appreciated.

Meg Pokrass – Dec 05, 2009

I love what you are doing. Totally love it, Susan. It is so creative and innovative and FUN

Trent England – Dec 05, 2009

Thank you again, Susan. You are too kind.

David Russo – Dec 04, 2009

Thanks for all the encouraging words, Susan!

Finnegan Flawnt – Dec 04, 2009

cheers! i'd appreciate it!

re: scott garson reminds me that i have a piece (five women: penelope, on fictionaut) pending at wigleaf since absolutely ages...kathy fish i think suggested i should submit it. i am lazily letting go of the possibility of publication...

Finnegan Flawnt – Dec 04, 2009

thanks, susan! it’s an odd thing: i didn’t even know i’d enjoy commenting on other people’s work: i am not, and have never been part of a literary community and, frankly, i dreaded receiving comments (could be, because of real life group experiences in london and auckland a while ago that cemented my writer’s block. it’s gone). the journey is great and i find fictionaut very sustaining (next to other modes of near-continuous procrastination).

i didn’t know you were an editor/publisher - read “about” on your site now (like it), and i’m happy to see i’m not the only nutter on here…i’m an ENFP btw. ms flawnt is an ISTJ (complementary opposite).

i keep coming back to your hyperfiction pieces and i think i am ready to experiment some. noticed you also use wordpress. i am curious how i would start … by making a process map perhaps? a file chart? redraw the lines of my body on glass? on japan paper? i’m clueless. maybe that’s a question for your hypertext

Finnegan Flawnt – Dec 04, 2009

"The writer's soul bleeds onto paper and still, one is different than another and yet all the same." - well put, susan, succinct and yet succulently true.

Finnegan Flawnt – Dec 04, 2009

i'd like to dub you hyper-fictitious angel for your helpful thoughtful attitude on fictionaut and i hope you have a great festive season, susan!

Gay Degani – Dec 03, 2009

Thanks Susan for making me feel so welcome here at Fictionaut.

Greg Gerke – Dec 02, 2009

Thank you Susan. Oh, William Gay, he's great. I relate to the bad mood spurring on creativity.

Trent England – Dec 02, 2009

Susan - thank you for the kind words!

R. A. Allen – Dec 01, 2009

Thank you for the comments on "Hearts in Exurbia." I notice we read some of the same authors. I read Gay's "That Evening Sun" a few years ago and have conversed with him at the Oxford Conference for the Book. I just finished Murakami's "After Dark." I didn't get it.

Larry Strattner – Nov 30, 2009

Thanks for the comment on Hot. I told Jurgen I feared the site would grow to the point a lot of folks didn't know each other.
I "pactice" here but since I joined a lot of folks i originally knew have gotten lost in the ether.
It's always great when someone takes the time to make a comment so you get a POV on your words. Thanks again.
Having said that, I did not post on Aliens which I thought had a great ending.
Also, I owe you one because I sent a longer story I had to Bewildering Stories, a site you mentioned. I didn't know them prior but thought they might like the premise.
Collect whenever you wish.
Regards.

Morgan Harlow – Nov 26, 2009

I just logged in to comment on Thanksgiving Day 2039, which I enjoyed reading. The tone of it striking, unusual, acute.

Paul Steven Stone – Nov 26, 2009

Susan, so glad you enjoyed "Island of Final Regrets." It was one of those stories that surprise the writer as well as the reader, which is why, I guess, I chose it for my first Fictionaut submission. Keep your eye out for a 'sequel-of-sorts' written a year so later. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Shawn Faulkner – Nov 25, 2009

Susan, thanks for the quick comment . . . it is a longer story. I hope you have the opportunity and time (never enough) to keep reading.

Lou Godbold – Nov 20, 2009

'Merci,' Susan! I haven't written short stories in ages, so I thought for my virgin run at this I'd post something I wrote for my blog. Thus the ending is more 'What did I learn from this?' than a dramatic conclusion. But thank you for the compliments. I will endeavor to dig out more stuff or maybe try one of the chapters from my book? It's a totally new experience to be read by thoughtful and appreciative readers. Very cool!

Drew – Nov 20, 2009

Thank you for the comment on Jan. 1993.

Gary Percesepe – Nov 18, 2009

ok--dhu! --yeah, falco is in there, yes--dumb of me.

lol

Gary Percesepe – Nov 18, 2009

yeah, when i read his story collection, just knocked me out--that strange (to me) southern gothic, that beautiful detail, characters fully formed --

falco? i do not have him on my book list, do i? i have FANTE (lol)--

anyway, used to mess with some hypertext stuff, back in the day, have not in a while--

cheers,

gary

Gary Percesepe – Nov 18, 2009

god to see william gay up there--he is sorta amazing, isn't he?

Meg Pokrass – Nov 11, 2009

Hi, Susan. Thanks for the kind words about The Big Dipper! Looking forward to reading your work!

Cynthia Reeser – Nov 10, 2009

It's good to see you over at the Prick of the Spindle group. Thanks for joining.

David Erlewine – Nov 02, 2009

Thanks Susan for your "On the verge" fave/comment!

Sean Ferrell – Oct 29, 2009

Many thanks for your kind response to "Siam."

Darryl Price – Oct 23, 2009

Loved the graphics on your site. Keep up the great work. Nice to have you with us.

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