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Airborne Corrections

Airborne Corrections

I would like to make an addendum to my last post.  My criticism of Mikel Jollett’s writing is mostly unfounded; I wrote it late at night, mostly just to get some thoughts off my chest, and I did not bother to look at dates.  So here is the chronological order of things. 2005 – Mikel … Continue reading

Something Toxic in Airborne

Something Toxic in Airborne

Mikel Jollett started a career as a writer.  He had a few things published, but like many writers he struggled.  I suppose this contributed to his next big career decision.  Being musically inclined, having both a great voice and good taste in music, he formed a band that in the past couple years has become … Continue reading

The Twisted Staircase

The Twisted Staircase

Today I was thinking, why am I trying so hard to be a great writer? I understand I won’t be great if I don’t keep pushing myself, but I’m trying to push myself too far too fast. I want to write as powerfully as Philip Roth, make a political statement like Victor Hugo, and beat … Continue reading