How long have you been blogging?
I’ve been blogging since May 2008.
Why do you blog?
I started out blogging because I was graduating from college and wanted someplace to talk books, since I’d miss that after I wasn’t an English major anymore. I keep blogging because of the great friendships I’ve developed and because of how the blog has positively impacted my career as a journalist.
If you could meet any author, which one would you want to meet and why?
My initial answer was Margaret Atwood, but if I met her I’d be so tounge-tied I’d have no idea what to say and would look like a total idiot. So, on reconsideration I pick Jon Krakauer, a journalist and narrative nonfiction writer I admire because I’d love to pick his brain.
What is one challenge you frequently face when blogging? How have you tried to overcome it?
I run out of time and energy to blog after a long day at work. I’ve tried to remedy that by writing more posts on weekends, getting up early in the morning to blog, and scheduling posts ahead of time. It only sometimes works!
What is one book you wish everyone would read?
The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman. This is a truly amazing work of narrative nonfiction that I just love.
If you were stuck on a desert island, what three books would you want with you?
- Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace because I read it once and didn’t really get it. I assume I’d have lots of time to read on a desert island.
- Cat’s Eye by Margaret Atwood because Atwood is one of my favorite authors and I haven’t read that one yet.
- Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder because that book gives me hope when I’m feeling down.
Where is your favorite place to read?
I have two places. The first is in my reading chair, which is one of those big 1.5 size chairs I bought used for $100 about a year ago. It’s so comfy. The other place is in a lawn chair facing the lake at my cabin. It’s serene and beautiful.
That sounds lovely! I can just picture myself reading at a cabin on the lake.
If one were to take a sample of the reviews on Everead and Sophisticated Dorkiness, there would not be many books in common. However Kim and I both enjoyed The Happiness Project.
Thanks Kim!
I can vouch for how good The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down is. Kim recommended it to me, and it is one of the most memorable books I think I'll ever read.
ReplyDeleteHmm. I'll have to add that to my own to-read list.
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