Iv'e been meaning to tell you that your defaulting to feminine articles when its not known is very important to me. I don't know anyone else who does that. But it is so powerful to me. I am 78 years old with tow older brothers and a very strong/powerful dad. Growing up I derfered to males all the time, in little but improtand ways. I hate that. Whenever I come across your choice of feminine articles, I stop and think about it. It is a big deal for me. So...I thank you. I am so grateful for this club. I just bought Women in their Beds...the introduction by Peter Orner reminded me of your writing. I read it aloud to my husband...so good! Gina is my new favorite author.
What exciting news that you have something new coming out! I just finished the chapters on "The Nose" in your last book. Your comments were so brilliant. They went far beyond the mechanics of that short story. I feel that I am looking at the world and at everyday communication differently. I have skaz radar now. Thank you for sharing your creativity with the world. I'm trying not to BS. The words just don't make it to what I feel.
This is such wonderful news! I keep trying to figure out a way and time to say this: I believe the short story Tenth of December is the most beautiful, perfect short story I've ever read. There, I said it. It is my standard for everything else I learn about short stories. I loved the rest of the stories in that book too, but T of D was perfect. I'm excited to think of reading more in your new book.
That's about the realest post EVER! Congratulations, and I love that that you're not sure what one of your stories means or what it's about. (As you probably know already, we here at Story Club will let you know!)
Wonderful. I knew there was a third literary announcement coming soon and here it is, revealing three incredible literary events to look forward to this year:
1. A new book of George Saunders short fiction.
2. Two new Cormac McCarthy novels (the first new novels in 15 years)
3. Bob Dylan’s new book of essays on “The Philosophy Of Modern Song”
As crap as the world of square people who don’t value art in their lives (and it shows), for those of us that do, what is happening across all channels of artistic expression is nothing short of a modern renaissance.
Congratulations! What an incredibly beautiful cover, George! Thank you for sharing it with us. No reason to apologize for giving us something to look forward to. I can’t wait!
Can't wait until it's released! I've read all of your work and love your stories. Some of my favorite are The Semplica-Girl Diaries, The Barber's Unhappiness, Puppy, and Escape from Spiderhead. I would probably read your grocery list. LOL
Thank you. I hope you'll share your thoughts, one day, on how you go about putting together a collection, how, for you, it gels, how you select.
Iv'e been meaning to tell you that your defaulting to feminine articles when its not known is very important to me. I don't know anyone else who does that. But it is so powerful to me. I am 78 years old with tow older brothers and a very strong/powerful dad. Growing up I derfered to males all the time, in little but improtand ways. I hate that. Whenever I come across your choice of feminine articles, I stop and think about it. It is a big deal for me. So...I thank you. I am so grateful for this club. I just bought Women in their Beds...the introduction by Peter Orner reminded me of your writing. I read it aloud to my husband...so good! Gina is my new favorite author.
What exciting news that you have something new coming out! I just finished the chapters on "The Nose" in your last book. Your comments were so brilliant. They went far beyond the mechanics of that short story. I feel that I am looking at the world and at everyday communication differently. I have skaz radar now. Thank you for sharing your creativity with the world. I'm trying not to BS. The words just don't make it to what I feel.
October 18th!!! What a cruel tease!
This is such wonderful news! I keep trying to figure out a way and time to say this: I believe the short story Tenth of December is the most beautiful, perfect short story I've ever read. There, I said it. It is my standard for everything else I learn about short stories. I loved the rest of the stories in that book too, but T of D was perfect. I'm excited to think of reading more in your new book.
That's about the realest post EVER! Congratulations, and I love that that you're not sure what one of your stories means or what it's about. (As you probably know already, we here at Story Club will let you know!)
Wonderful. I knew there was a third literary announcement coming soon and here it is, revealing three incredible literary events to look forward to this year:
1. A new book of George Saunders short fiction.
2. Two new Cormac McCarthy novels (the first new novels in 15 years)
3. Bob Dylan’s new book of essays on “The Philosophy Of Modern Song”
As crap as the world of square people who don’t value art in their lives (and it shows), for those of us that do, what is happening across all channels of artistic expression is nothing short of a modern renaissance.
Thank you, George!
I hope I live to read it!
Congratulations! Can’t wait to read it. October can’t come soon enough.
Hurray George!!! You are teaching through example. We are here to write and share...and grow
Congrats! So excited to have stories by you out in the universe. I have to believe your stories, your words change realities for the better.
This is lovely news. And wow, that cover design - I want to catch that bird, gently, and usher it in the other direction.
Congratulations! What an incredibly beautiful cover, George! Thank you for sharing it with us. No reason to apologize for giving us something to look forward to. I can’t wait!
Such a good thing, to be abuzz with creation. Thanks for sharing the moment.
This is the best news. My writing and my reading (and then, obviously) my life has been so greatly improved by your work. Thank you George.
Can't wait until it's released! I've read all of your work and love your stories. Some of my favorite are The Semplica-Girl Diaries, The Barber's Unhappiness, Puppy, and Escape from Spiderhead. I would probably read your grocery list. LOL