Comments on Smashwords: Interview with Writer Laurel Wilczek, Winner of th...

Thanks Everyone! I appreciate your support. It i...

2009-07-20T19:38:01.337-07:00

Thanks Everyone!

I appreciate your support. It is wonderful to know you are all sending me good vibes.

Be well.

Laurel

I was astounded by "The Pond", but "...

2009-07-20T19:34:46.029-07:00

I was astounded by "The Pond", but "Fairy Tales" was something extra, something special. It was a well deserved win. I feel honored to have had the chance to read it. The story is an inspiration to me and my writing, and I will be watching for Laurel in the future.

Very impressive to see such support for Laurel out...

2009-07-19T08:34:48.338-07:00

Very impressive to see such support for Laurel out there! Speaks volumes about the strong relationships Laurel maintains with her readers and fellow writers.

Thanks, everyone, for your comments and support.

Mark and Laurel, This was a great interview. As ...

2009-07-19T08:08:19.144-07:00

Mark and Laurel,

This was a great interview. As a fellow writer, I love hearing what drives other writers to create. Laurel tells us that her stories are “sphinx’s posing a riddle for me to solve.”
Having read examples of her other work at WVU, I know that Laurel is adept at solving riddles.

Enjoyed hearing about good contests to enter too.

I’m inspired to pick up my screwdriver and tinker with my latest story.

Thanks to Smashwords and to Laurel for the inspiration.

Joey

Really appreciated this interview which sheds some...

2009-07-17T10:02:52.023-07:00

Really appreciated this interview which sheds some light on the intriguing foundations of "Fairy Tales", a compelling piece evoking
a myriad of emotions that draws the reader back for more. Brilliant job!

My understanding of what we call "fairy stori...

2009-07-16T06:12:45.923-07:00

My understanding of what we call "fairy stories" is that they were the medieval (and earlier) way of passing on understandings about the world, before the invention of Psychology as a science.

Therefore, to me, Laurel's (Ravenne's) story builds on that genre, because it tells a universal story of the harshness of modern city life.

I was particularly interested in Mark's questions and Ravennes' answers about indie publishing (which is new to me) and types of competitions to enter.

Thanks for a most helpful interview.

Mark and Laurel: Terrific interview. Mark pushed...

2009-07-15T09:36:47.522-07:00

Mark and Laurel: Terrific interview. Mark pushed the right buttons and Laurel has shared substantive material about how she approaches writing. "Freedom to explore exotic themes in mythology to see how they stand up in the modern world," says Laurel. I always enjoy reading Laurel's work at Writer's Village University (WVU), and this well-grounded principle behind her work helps explain why her writing is always filled with the unexpected. Her stories both provoke thought and delight the reader.

Great interview Laurel, you are a marvelous story ...

2009-07-15T07:18:03.802-07:00

Great interview Laurel, you are a marvelous story teller, and I am looking forward to more of your work in print.

Another nice high-quality interview from Raven, an...

2009-07-14T22:58:10.052-07:00

Another nice high-quality interview from Raven, and some more added insight into her unique and magical style of story-telling. Knowing her in real life is certainly a privilege and an inspiration (with the writer's mind at your fingertips!) Heartfelt congratulations to Raven. She will undoubtedly continue to serve as a reigning inspiration for all others lucky enough to benefit from her talent, courtesy, and dedication.

Excellent interview Mark. I'm a fan follower ...

2009-07-14T10:12:31.417-07:00

Excellent interview Mark.
I'm a fan follower of Laurel (Raven) and I find myself awe inspired at her persistence which is surely paying off.
Her knowledge is beyond measure and she will surely go to higher places, and hopefully...she'll remember us little people. ;-)
Writer's Village is taking people places and I'm glad to know that this is the end result...if you follow your dream!
Congrats Laurel!
~Joni

As one of those fascinated by the legacy of folkta...

2009-07-14T05:19:04.635-07:00

As one of those fascinated by the legacy of folktale and myth in modern writing, I really enjoyed this interview. Fairytales was an intriguing read. There's nothing better (to me) than the marriage of thoughtful intent and creative flow that results in a 'magical' bit of writing.
Well said:"a quality of magic that frees the character's universe from the rules governing the "real" world"...this is the device leading to the best in modern literature.
Thanks to Smashwords for the interview and to Laurel for the story...both great reads.