I can understand how one might find my writing derivative and mediocre; I certainly do. And that’s okay. I can handle criticism. Most of the time. But the problem with not having all the facts is that you may make a mistake. Still, since I am fairly certain that you have not read the stuff I am linking here, I can make exceptions. I have, after all, spent the better part of the last decade getting well and writing about it. So, here are some things to read. And here and here and here are some places I can think of in popular culture where I have seen an idea, a concept I used in writing show up independently, on its own, and rather, well, unoriginally. Not that I’d expect you to read all these links, but I am saying that if you did, you might learn something, like, for instance, that a "running theme" with which you pepper your writings may not single you out as much as you may think, and, in fact, that others have been harping on that same theme for years. Not that I expect to change your opinion, or that it should matter what anyone else thinks. But, as you can see, sometimes it does. Because I am still getting better, and I am learning how not to be afraid to admit it. So, in the words of my dear friend Faith Glavey, "You win. I care." But next time, do your research. And when you have a problem with someone, be an adult and take it to that person. I mean, honestly. Should this be a conversation for the blogosphere? And to all the people who matter who read this drivel regularly my sincerest apologies. I think I just needed to get that out of my system, more than anything.
*and thanks to Eric Riddle for the use of the photos!
26 October 2005
Grrrr, Interweb, Writer | Comments (2)