Category Archives: help me

“Success:” a pep talk

Posted on September 29, 2015 by kirstincm

    I really dislike the word “success.”  I am super not interested in having people measure my “success,” but it happens ALL THE TIME–it’s a service society offers for free, bless its heart. Of course, when you’re busting your … Continue reading →

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Stories that are More

Posted on January 20, 2014 by kirstincm

When is a story More than itself?  This question intrigues me.  CAN a story be More than itself?  I think so.  A story is always More when someone reads it, since the author and the reader are collaborating to make … Continue reading →

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Dear John Irving–I have questions

Posted on June 26, 2012 by kirstincm

Hi, Mr. Irving: I need to ask you a few things about IN ONE PERSON, your latest novel.  I’m only 40% done, and I know you are a superstar and I am not, but I have issues.  I have a … Continue reading →

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