tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29109752791794032.post2915820383423530494..comments2023-11-17T01:32:25.790+00:00Comments on Aleksandr Voinov - Letters from the Front: The artist as public propertyAleksandr Voinovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06583805228909693924noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29109752791794032.post-47804128971518599572011-11-20T03:54:13.818+00:002011-11-20T03:54:13.818+00:00I've always considered the stories I read and/...I've always considered the stories I read and/or review to be a special gift straight from the author's heart, which they are gracious enough to share with me. I often hope for new stories from the authors I love, but I can't imagine feeling entitled to them; but it seems that many people feel that they are entitled to a lot of things these days without a reason. <br /><br />As I've said before, I'm heart broken and disillusioned about the pain all this controversy and, as you said, some of the damage will never heal. <br /><br />I, also, loved your shaman reference; as a healer myself, Reiki Healing Touch M/T, I can relate very well to what you are saying. At times, when I have given what I can, some people will still try to suck even more out of me, as if they deserve it all. In these cases, I know it's time to walk away so I can recharge and begin again. My hope for you, Aleks, is that your spirit will be renewed and that you will come back from this stronger than ever.Arlene Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134166388118755913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29109752791794032.post-18015130837402454592011-11-19T20:26:17.160+00:002011-11-19T20:26:17.160+00:00I don't even know what to say anymore. My hear...I don't even know what to say anymore. My heart is still so sad over all that has happened. Is still happening. I'm still so angry. And I still don't understand how they don't get it.<br /><br />What I know for sure, is what I've been saying all along. I will support you, all of you. I also know... I will notice when the authors are gone. And I can't blame a single one for leaving.<br /><br />I woke up today feeling a tiny bit better about things. Now I'm at noon... and right back to sad and frustrated, growly and angry.<br /><br />*hugs you tight and hopes muse talks again soon but most of all, just hopes you're alright*Amara Devontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486103026405825077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29109752791794032.post-40364651377918775212011-11-19T15:03:12.040+00:002011-11-19T15:03:12.040+00:00I know what you mean when you talk about the Muse ...I know what you mean when you talk about the Muse being quiet because of wounds and hurts, I had about two weeks (before all of this had gone on publicly with the other author and I was in the crosshairs) where I couldn't even look at my computer without feeling nauseous, my hands would shake and I'd want to cry. I didn't think I'd ever write, read or get online and play the Sims Social ever again, but one morning I woke up and turned on the tv as I was wont to do during that time and I saw a commercial that made me think about a plot of a story, before I knew it I had opened up a blank Word document and I was furiously typing away. Not all aspects of returning to my normal "Vic-ness" was that easy and eventually I knew I had to leave certain areas but my Muse has stayed with me.<br /><br />I truly believe that your Muse will return Dad and it may not be when you've fully healed, disturbing as it may sound, your Muse may use those healing wounds to write a story so moving and gripping that it causes a maelstrom of change or even a hearty chuckle. I believe that it is the same for other authors who felt that they had to leave the genre or writing all together, as well.<br /><br />As you said, you have to write, even if you do write for yourself and those who support you, truly support you, don't have to read your words to do so. Thank you for writing this, it reminded me of why I write and fought so hard to continue to do so.<br /><br />Love,Hugz and Squeezes<br /><br />Vicktor "Vic"Vicktor Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01335249239525296297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29109752791794032.post-62021445956906658002011-11-19T14:41:08.614+00:002011-11-19T14:41:08.614+00:00Your analogy of the Shaman is brilliant. I love y...Your analogy of the Shaman is brilliant. I love your writing - I've heard it described as 'dark' and that's precisely why I love it. It tackles difficult issues and emotions; it makes me think and it makes me <i>learn</i>.<br /><br />And it's not just your fiction. The posts you've written recently have made me think about things I had little experience of and I think I have grown a little because of them. I can only thank you for being so brave.<br /><br />I confess, I'm selfish. I don't want you to stop writing but I recognise I have no right to ask you to do so. You have to write for <i>you</i>, not for me. If you have given all you can give, then I am grateful that you have shared it with me.Nithuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16636887196481707571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29109752791794032.post-52223710886513963182011-11-19T13:53:55.344+00:002011-11-19T13:53:55.344+00:00Truth is, the 'fans' dance around you and ...Truth is, the 'fans' dance around you and stroke your ego as long as you give them rewards for it, porn. Or, stories to put it more nicely. And when the prize is taken away, they will turn against you. As such, they are that. Fans. They work as long as you give them electricity, and stop when you press 'off'. Readers on the other hand. They follow you. You say no to a certain genre, go back to another, and they will only beg that you'll tell them when another work comes out, regardless of what it's about. I personally, would even read a 5000 pages description of paint-colours, as long as you've written it. <br />And friends, they'll stay there even if you stop sharing your writings, and only write for yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com