A running (as in retreating) commentary on self-insufficient life in the countryside, from a novice at everything except making excuses.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Singing the World
Singing the World
I'm very glad to announce that this story has been accepted by After Oil, volume 3, (www.foundershousepublishing.com - date TBD) and hence I have removed it. I hope you will buy each of the three volumes, as they have many talented writers.
The word limit is cruel, I want the next 2500 words. A theme seems to be developing along side http://nemaha.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-taanen-boy.html
of the one who doesn't quite fit trying to find a place in societies which can't afford the extravagance of individualism our culture has relished.
The love of Haw very much brought Maryam to life. The importance of song, and the culture somewhat tribal, but with elements of our era's remains seemed especially realistic as a society where industrialism was forced into a full retreat.
I would love any critique or commentary you might have on some of my entries. they are at thejuniperlog.blogspot.com. The harsher the more appreciated, I have alot of leveling up to do, and lack perspective to fairly critique my own writing.
I've been writing since I could get my hands around a pencil, and making art since about the same time. I also have been a gardener for decades, but my mother swears she has no idea how I ended up "out in the sticks" with chickens, rabbits and bees.
My writing generally reflects my current concerns, and recently I've been very aware of peak oil, climate change and the degradation of our planet. I try to work locally to prepare for and adjust to the ongoing changes, and to share what I learn with others.
2 comments:
The word limit is cruel, I want the next 2500 words. A theme seems to be developing along side http://nemaha.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-taanen-boy.html
of the one who doesn't quite fit trying to find a place in societies which can't afford the extravagance of individualism our culture has relished.
The love of Haw very much brought Maryam to life. The importance of song, and the culture somewhat tribal, but with elements of our era's remains seemed especially realistic as a society where industrialism was forced into a full retreat.
I would love any critique or commentary you might have on some of my entries. they are at thejuniperlog.blogspot.com. The harsher the more appreciated, I have alot of leveling up to do, and lack perspective to fairly critique my own writing.
Hi,
I liked your story.
W.H.MacDonald
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