Monthly Archives: September 2007

if it’s tuesday, this must be harlan

Posted on September 30, 2007 by Mari

TL Trevaskis has written a wonderful post about Harlan County – I couldn’t have described the place better myself. ;)

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Posted on September 29, 2007 by Mari

Believing ourselves to be possessors of absolute truth degrades us: we regard every person whose way of thinking is different from ours as a monster and a threat and by so doing turn our own selves into monsters and threats … Continue reading →

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harlan descriptions

Posted on September 29, 2007 by Mari

Wow. What a difference! Going back and reading the original descriptions of different places in Harlan County – then seeing those places and taking copious notes – then coming home and rewriting those scenes have really made a huge difference! … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 29, 2007 by Mari

Writing is a solitary occupation. Family, friends, and society are the natural enemies of the writer. He must be alone, uninterrupted, and slightly savage if he is to sustain and complete an undertaking. – Jessamyn West

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Posted on September 29, 2007 by Mari

It could be true: If I could drop dead right now, I’d be the happiest man alive. – Samuel Goldwyn (aren’t Goldwynisms fun?)

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long day

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Mari

This morning I came home and went straight to bed after I dropped Preston off at work. I slept from 7:30 until almost 11. And I slept so hard, so deep, I wasn’t even aware I was sleeping until I … Continue reading →

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apex halloween raffle

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Mari

Tons of cool stuff – as previously promised. AND I threw myself into the pot! Register to win a free “Mari Adkins Special” critique of a 10k work! http://www.apexdigest.com/apexraffle.shtml

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word of the day

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Mari

I posted this to the mailing list, but thought I’d post it here, as well. Could “Harlan” be a synonym thereof? (not, of course, that Harlan could be described as “idyllic”, but it is out of touch…) Brigadoon – An … Continue reading →

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meme

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Mari

Mari “I am Spartacus!” ‘What is your personal life motto?’ at QuizGalaxy.com

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harlan tour ‘07

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Mari

Am slowly adding pictures to my Harlan County Tour September 2007 album at Photobucket. Check it out! Oddly enough, this was the first time I’d ever been to the top of Big Black Mountain, and I could absolutely kick myself … Continue reading →

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just a small notice about apex digest submissions

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Mari

Please don’t submit directly to me. When you do, I have to forward your e-mail to the submissions address. This slows your submission down — especially on weeks like this when I’ve not had access to my computer since Sunday … Continue reading →

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i molested billy tackett!

Posted on September 23, 2007 by Mari

:banana: We had a terrific time at Apex Day at JosephBeth Booksellers yesterday. The readings were all packed, including people out in the fringes and standing around the balcony railings. I, personally, am very happy with the turn out! With … Continue reading →

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