http://www.puffchrissy.com/commentary/commentary-2-of-28-little-conundrums/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:21:16 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://www.puffchrissy.com/commentary/commentary-2-of-28-little-conundrums/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Christian A. Dumais Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:33:46 +0000 http://www.emptyroomslonelycountries.com/?p=123#comment-10 I love the device, but I hadn't taken into account that I use it twice for almost the same reason in the same book. I'll need to get new tricks for the next collection. I love the device, but I hadn’t taken into account that I use it twice for almost the same reason in the same book. I’ll need to get new tricks for the next collection.

]]> http://www.puffchrissy.com/commentary/commentary-2-of-28-little-conundrums/comment-page-1/#comment-9 mateuszb Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:21:12 +0000 http://www.emptyroomslonelycountries.com/?p=123#comment-9 I found the metafictional device you refer to an excellent idea in retrospect. It took me by surprise somewhere near the end of the story and it totally violated my expectations. It teased my brain. And I can agree that the story is successful. The idea, and the setting had their own charm although I did not expect Jules to be real. With respect to drinking aspect, you sure do know this quote: "write drunk, revise sober" ! I found the metafictional device you refer to an excellent idea in retrospect. It took me by surprise somewhere near the end of the story and it totally violated my expectations. It teased my brain. And I can agree that the story is successful. The idea, and the setting had their own charm although I did not expect Jules to be real. With respect to drinking aspect, you sure do know this quote: “write drunk, revise sober” !

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