Neva B.'s Comments
Jul 29, 2009 | rating: 10 | comments: 2
in reply to a comment by Susan Budig
Neva B. Jul 30, 2009, 8:10am EDT
I agree, Susan. Artists should try to avoid thinking of a low turnout as a reflection on their talent.

Audience attendance often depends on factors like weather, other events, and how well the event was marketed. If it's a sunny Saturday afternoon, I don't expect the room to overflow with people.

I think writers need to be realistic. At the same time, they should make every effort to market the event themselves and not rely solely on the host to bring in listeners.

Thanks for your insights!
Jun 26, 2009 | rating: 10 | comments: 7
in reply to a comment by David N.
Neva B. Jun 27, 2009, 8:31pm EDT

Thank you David N. I appreciate that.

I don't set out to write Christian-themed work, but my beliefs do pop up, whether outright or in an underlying way. The pantoum is fun to write because it stretches your mind. There's comfort in repetition but it's hard to write it. :)
Jun 26, 2009 | rating: 10 | comments: 7
in reply to a comment by Granny Janny H.
Neva B. Jun 27, 2009, 8:29pm EDT

Spoken Word is an open mic night that takes place at Cafe del Sol in Floyd, Virginia once a month. It's the third Saturday at 7PM. Fun crowd. Lots of diverse poetry, fiction, and music.
Jun 26, 2009 | rating: 10 | comments: 7
in reply to a comment by Granny Janny H.
Neva B. Jun 27, 2009, 8:28pm EDT

Thank you! I appreciate that.
Jun 4, 2009 | rating: 10 | comments: 2
in reply to a comment by Trish A.
Neva B. Jun 4, 2009, 11:55am EDT

Thanks, Trish! I believe we met last year at the Appalachian Writers Association Conference. The one where they wanted to fumigate the dorms while we were in them!
May 17, 2009 | rating: 10 | comments: 2
Neva B. May 18, 2009, 9:25am EDT
Thanks!
May 1, 2008 | rating: 9.7 | comments: 119
Neva B. May 3, 2008, 10:48pm EDT
This is a wicked little piece.

A dash of commentary about human nature, a pinch of sadness regarding relationships, and a joyful celebration of freedom. I like the line: "I will strip off my clothes, feel the earth between my toes, then walk on fire and breathe my new life as never before."
Apr 15, 2008 | rating: 10 | comments: 5
Neva B. Apr 17, 2008, 5:51pm EDT
Thank you everyone for your kind comments. They were very gratifying. A pantoum is a hard puzzle to piece together.
 
Neva B.
Southwest Virginia

Author of St. Peter's Monsters
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