tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post4527627916550259221..comments2024-03-26T23:41:10.319+00:00Comments on Authors Electric: Making Memories Together - What creative moments will stay with you forever? by Dan HollowayKatherine Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17196712319655603442noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-5810514720630353932012-05-18T08:38:11.425+01:002012-05-18T08:38:11.425+01:00Yes, it was one of those fortuitous serendipities ...Yes, it was one of those fortuitous serendipities that these two posts came next to each otherDan Hollowayhttp://danholloway.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-85794182664944536412012-05-18T00:33:53.505+01:002012-05-18T00:33:53.505+01:00They were exciting times. But then all times are e...They were exciting times. But then all times are exciting if we engage with them, and you certainly are. Great post. Flash Fiction here in Shrewsbury was brilliant, tell you more another time. Interesting to read about creative collaborations here, and the solitude of being a writer in Sherry's piece. Sides of a coin. I've never collaborated with anyone, except for a terrible children's animation series on ITV, so you've given me things to think about here.Pauline Fiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826696982301252524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-83423534809264592662012-05-17T20:55:13.765+01:002012-05-17T20:55:13.765+01:00:) I love rap but the main influence is the Beats ...:) I love rap but the main influence is the Beats - I particularly love CassadyDan Hollowayhttp://danholloway.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-28989268979129433182012-05-17T19:29:32.831+01:002012-05-17T19:29:32.831+01:00Loved the poems... a rap element, surely? Loved th...Loved the poems... a rap element, surely? Loved that beat. Background info moving... will grab the books when they come out. E XXEnid Richemonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218197995089241666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-72652233279332090862012-05-17T10:49:46.012+01:002012-05-17T10:49:46.012+01:00thanks you so much, Johnthanks you so much, JohnDan Hollowayhttp://danholloway.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-19575806422464067832012-05-16T23:46:46.553+01:002012-05-16T23:46:46.553+01:00Very much enjoyed reading those 2 poems just now D...Very much enjoyed reading those 2 poems just now Dan...they come alive in the hand of the mind as soon as they're picked up.John A. A. Loganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03613779477853664598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-59333438563140259212012-05-16T23:03:01.685+01:002012-05-16T23:03:01.685+01:00Jo, you can do travel writing exquisitely.
Jennie...Jo, you can do travel writing exquisitely.<br /><br />Jennie - yes, it's one reason I'm a sucker for films like American Graffiti. My friendship with Cody feels that intense form the other direction - she has been so ill ever since I've known her that I've been aware of the need to savour every second<br /><br />Julia - then to add one more to the lexicon - the highest scoring piece at tonight's event was a piece of flarf by Anna Hobson that left the whole room aching and crying with laughter. Flarf is one form of alt.lit as I think it's written (avant garde digital stuff) - it's where phrases are lifted from the internet word for word. Anna used status updates from dating sites. It sounds like an easy target but despite the copious belly laughs she also wove it into a beautifully rhythmed and rhymed story. As we're electric, I should dedicate a piece to it next monthDan Hollowayhttp://danholloway.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-57161584520632449182012-05-16T20:21:08.626+01:002012-05-16T20:21:08.626+01:00I'm just amazed by your energy and creativy - ...I'm just amazed by your energy and creativy - didn't even know what flash fiction was, let alone slam poetry. Have downloaded Jouissance and am looking forward to reading it - thank youjulia joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09773900100240758504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-7438418064082632432012-05-16T19:02:03.904+01:002012-05-16T19:02:03.904+01:00Great post, Dan, and I loved the poems. There'...Great post, Dan, and I loved the poems. There's something so poignant and intense about young friendships, when everything is possible and you think there's endless time...Jennie Waltershttp://www.jenniewalters.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-5582723462432588032012-05-16T18:56:40.404+01:002012-05-16T18:56:40.404+01:00Years ago, in my incarnation as a Child Protection...Years ago, in my incarnation as a Child Protection person, I told my supervisor I couldn't find a book that brought together different therapeutic approaches to working with children. There isn't one, she said - why don't you write it.<br /><br />And so I did. And Blackwell Scientific published it.<br /><br />If I could do that, then I could write about travelling, couldn't i? So I did.JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-75106245660876927962012-05-16T17:54:09.336+01:002012-05-16T17:54:09.336+01:00Yes, it's true. My life is littered with lost...Yes, it's true. My life is littered with lost plots, imaginary people who never drew breath, wrecks of once brightly lit hulks slowly sinking in the mist. Sometimes I feel like a character in a novel by Jasper Fforde. Sometimes I feel that if I could swim strongly enough I might rescue them. Then I realise it's better to let them go, because if they were worth it I'd have persevered when I had he chance. and then I'm glad they're going because grief and separation only gets you so far.Dennis Hamleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15781139870037634374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-62541595929375054082012-05-16T16:37:00.125+01:002012-05-16T16:37:00.125+01:00It's the ghosts who make us everything we are,...It's the ghosts who make us everything we are, and too often we forget too many of them. Call this my all souls post - a time to bring them back and give them thanks.Dan Hollowayhttp://danholloway.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-43214690638447270272012-05-16T16:28:59.841+01:002012-05-16T16:28:59.841+01:00Lovely piece, Dan. Makes me think of the creative ...Lovely piece, Dan. Makes me think of the creative banshees I used to know and wonder if they will ever wake up again.Roz Morris aka @Roz_Morris . Blog: Nail Your Novelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088813423467048081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-38072916605122764422012-05-16T15:00:35.400+01:002012-05-16T15:00:35.400+01:00Which reminds me, I bumped into Ilaria at Chipping...Which reminds me, I bumped into Ilaria at Chipping Norton Literary Festival and am hoping to be at one of the workshops soon!Dan Hollowayhttp://danholloway.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-30113122756357072392012-05-16T12:45:28.004+01:002012-05-16T12:45:28.004+01:00Dan, that's a great post. I like the poetry. ...Dan, that's a great post. I like the poetry. Terrible to hear about Cody James. She's such a good writer. The Dead Beat is both frightening and beautiful. I'm very sad to think she might not wirite again.<br /><br />I didn't realise the Slam is tonight. I've got myself a clash already tonight, to go with Kay to the Artweeks forum in the Natural History Museum or Cherry Mosteshar's writing workshop iun Blackwells, though it's non-fiction tonight and I won't have much input, and staying at home because I put my back out yesterday and though it feels better now, you never know.<br /><br />I'll get to hear you on June 8 I hope. And I'll drop copies of the Oxford Writer round to the Albion, with your great articlke Not the Oxford Oxford LiteraryFestival.<br />I'm waiting for nreaction to it!Dennis Hamleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15781139870037634374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-60043584246283243642012-05-16T11:30:59.894+01:002012-05-16T11:30:59.894+01:00Nothing at all wrong with getting all poetical! La...Nothing at all wrong with getting all poetical! Laughing at one's jokes in all the right places is a very very rare quality to find in someone!!Dan Hollowayhttp://danholloway.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-78349992337032246442012-05-16T11:06:30.423+01:002012-05-16T11:06:30.423+01:00Uust re-read your piece and poetry. Third time luc...Uust re-read your piece and poetry. Third time lucky in response. Though it's neither flash fiction nor poetry. Just a creative tribute. <br /><br />John Dickson. A man of few words and most of them 'happy.' He loved to jump and wave his hands. He fell and broke his neck. But he's still happy. And he's the only person who laughs at my jokes IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES. He taught me the true nature of shared creativity. And how to be happy.CallyPhillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481379296340077102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-31579135101238577172012-05-16T11:02:11.847+01:002012-05-16T11:02:11.847+01:00It's me, back again. Still thinking. But have ...It's me, back again. Still thinking. But have made some progress. For me,the most immediate 'creative' memories are those from drama. It used to always annoy me, the ephemeral nature of theatre (unless you're a west end musical of course) but once I'd 'done' several of my own (not west end musicals.. serious drama my friend) I learned to embrace the 'creative moment' which I think is the actual strength of theatre/drama, At best it is shared creativity. At worst its a boring expensive night out of course! So, thanks, because you've got me thinking about all those lovely moments and memories from my own 'dramatic' past. And remembering that moments are just that. One needs to embrace them, live them fully and then commit them to memory (or paper) where they become a different kind of thing. But that's all right. I'm leaving before I get poetical. I should, of course turn the above into flash fiction... but... I'm enjoying the trip down creative memory lane too much right now.CallyPhillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481379296340077102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2429560125838989988.post-38381245342133770262012-05-16T08:24:41.728+01:002012-05-16T08:24:41.728+01:00Thinking about your question. Thinking hard. And l...Thinking about your question. Thinking hard. And long. But in the meantime, can I encourage EVERYONE to download Dan's freebies. My experiments with Amazon free promotions has proved (to me at least) that the real value of them is in 'discoverability' but that YOU have to help them along. And I think the deal should be THIS. When someone is good enough to offer their work to you for free the LEAST you can do is a)accept the offer and download it (it helps their rankings) b) use the facebook/twitter options on the amazon buy site to TELL people. I know it seems a bit cheesy/grim to post 'I just bought...' etc BUT there IS a good reason to do it. Writers do free giveaways to get readers. Potential readers can only be found through people's social networks, therefore if you click to download something free I think you have an ethical responsibility to click another couple of times to encourage others to do the same. It you benefit from a free promotion PLEASE pay it forward and promote it yourself. The more of us who do this, the more 'visibility' our fellow writers get.CallyPhillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481379296340077102noreply@blogger.com