Archive for August, 2006

1. Why do you blog?
I blog out of frustration. Most of my favorite books were found by accident or a search so precarious it would make Indiana Jones cry blood. That shouldn’t be the case. My blog is my way of making things a little easier for readers.
2. Which author and/or book has most influenced [...]



1. Why do you blog?
A variety of reasons. It allows me to interact with people I’d normally never have a chance to. It’s a way to expand my knowledge and widen my horizons. Most of all because it’s fun. I enjoy sharing tidbits and in return learning tidbits.
2. Which author and/or [...]



1. Why do you blog?
I have no idea. It just struck me as something fun to do, and so I did it. This could explain why my blog topics are completely random.
2. Which author and/or book has most influenced you?
That is a tough question! Only one? I could list tons of writers [...]



Five Questions: This Space

1. Why do you blog?
I used to write only reviews and essays but that always felt like a restriction. I wanted to write shorter pieces too, so blogging was ideal.
2. Which author and/or book has most influenced you?
Apparently one always represses the main influence. So while I’d say it is Gabriel Josipovici (http://www.gabrieljosipovici.org), perhaps it [...]






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