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Comment on My Review of Barry Hannah’s Long, Last, Happy: New and Selected Stories Is Live by John Madera

John Madera — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:26:06 +0000

Thanks, Joseph! It’s always nice to know that my family is enjoying what I’m doing. I really appreciate your having checked out some of my reviews. I hope some of them will lead you to pick up the books under scrutiny. As for reading, books, for me, are a kind of food. And, you are, after all, what you eat.

I endeavor to read at least a hundred books a year. Last year, I read 115 books. Because of all my moving around this year, I’ve only read about 65 books so far, so I’m not sure if I’ll reach that goal.

Thanks for the shine about being accepted into Brown’s M.F.A. in Literary Arts Program. It feels wonderful.

Take care,

John

Comment on My Review of Barry Hannah’s Long, Last, Happy: New and Selected Stories Is Live by Joseph Madera

Joseph Madera — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:59:10 +0000

Hey Johnny, it’s Joseph your cousin. I have been reading your reviews and writings lately. I’m a fan of yours. WOW, I am impressed by your depth of analysis and writing skills. Keep up the good work. I’ve never read 75 books in my lifetime and you’ve done that in a single year. I guess counting public school, college and independent reading, I may have reached 50?, I dunno, LOL! Congratulations on going to Brown. That’s the big time. Like your brother David said, you’re a smart BUBBA.

Comment on My Review of Robert Steiner’s Negative Space by John Madera

John Madera — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:25:20 +0000

It’s truly an outstanding book, Robert; and I hope my review directs more people toward reading it for themselves. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing what you come up with next.

And yes, I would still like to interview you. So I’ll be in touch.

Comment on My Review of Robert Steiner’s Negative Space by robert steiner

robert steiner — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:00:08 +0000

thank you, john, for the review — it’s one of those i get to learn something from, though i’ll try not to imitate either myself or what readers have liked. i’m available for the interview if it’s still an interest of yours..rs

Comment on Conjunctions: 55, Urban Arias, Reading: December 3, 2010 at Book Court by John Madera

John Madera — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 04:12:00 +0000

Thanks, Orkideh! There will be other opportunities. Never fear!

Comment on Conjunctions: 55, Urban Arias, Reading: December 3, 2010 at Book Court by Orkideh

Orkideh — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 02:50:06 +0000

I wish I knew about your reading, would love to read your work. hopefully i’ll make it to your next readings.

Comment on I’m Reading, Tonight! by John Madera

John Madera — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:58:21 +0000

Thanks, Michael! And for your reading pleasure, here’s a snippet:
“…pressed by the noisy walls, with their chattering photos and blathering mementos, on each noisy floor, the noisy inside and the noisy outside, the noisy noisiness of the noise.”

Comment on I’m Reading, Tonight! by Michael Leong

Michael Leong — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:02:18 +0000

The noisy noise!

I liked the piece as well, John.

Comment on I’m Reading, Tonight! by John Madera

John Madera — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 19:50:12 +0000

Thanks, Kathleen! I’m glad you enjoyed the night. I had a good time, too. And I’m very happy you enjoyed my story, remembering the title even, although the complete title is “A Divine Wind Blows Across the Queensboro Bridge”. You know, it’s one page of a much longer story, one that, in manuscript, is over twenty pages. I hope it sees the light of day some day.

Comment on I’m Reading, Tonight! by Kathleen A. Ryan

Kathleen A. Ryan — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 19:28:00 +0000

Hi John,

I really enjoyed the Monkeybiycle event at the KGB bar. It was a great crowd and lots of fun. I enjoyed your piece (I tried to catch the title ~ is it “Divine Wind Blows Across the Queensboro Bridge”?) ~ congratulations on the success of the reading series premiere.

Best,
Kathleen A. Ryan
http://twitter.com/katcop13