Comments on: About http://cjlevinson.com The Blog of CJ Levinson Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:41:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Jessica http://cjlevinson.com/about/#comment-10297 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:14:11 +0000 http://cjwriter.com/about-chris-levinson/#comment-10297 Hey CJ, Ive been studying the smithsonian institue bearing witness to history site for english advanced in year 12 and found that ur poem october 12 ties really well and am analysing it as part of the unit history and memory and would love to hear ur expirieces from the bali bombings because the poem made may teacher (a tough ass) ball her eyes out!

CJ: Hi Jessica, thanks for your lovely comment. I’m glad you enjoyed reading my work; the Bali Bombings had a profound impact on me and with the anniversary approaching, I felt like I needed to write about it and what I was feeling, so I’m glad you liked the poem and that your teacher was moved by it that much… that’s a wonderful compliment. I’d be happy to talk more… send me an email when you have time. Take care and thanks again for stopping by. ;)

]]> By: Victor Powell http://cjlevinson.com/about/#comment-9591 Thu, 06 May 2010 21:14:46 +0000 http://cjwriter.com/about-chris-levinson/#comment-9591 Hey CJ,

You have a pretty interesting site. I very well worth the time spent reading and provoking thought about life, love, liberty, and writing.

CJ: Hi Vik! Thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you like my blog! I’m not updating as frequently as I used to but I try to make up for that with quality, so I’m glad you like my posts!

I write a lot of science fiction and one of the things I try to do with my blog is to give people an idea of the things I care about, as a writer and as a person. Hopefully then when people read my work they can see it’s as much about life and love as aliens and spaceships.

You have a very interesting blog. I’ll have to check it out more over the weekend. Happy writing! ;)

]]> By: Nipun http://cjlevinson.com/about/#comment-7697 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:43:49 +0000 http://cjwriter.com/about-chris-levinson/#comment-7697 Hiya CJ!

I’m not into twitter that much. Although, I have an account there, but I prefer facebook over it.

‘Black Swan Green’, eh? I’ll scour for it in the local book stores.
Have ya read ‘Metamorphosis’ by Franz Kafka? I’m really digging into it these days. It’s a fantastic and mesmerizing read, in my opinion. Kafka creates such a surreal world all of his own in this story, and yet manages to keep the reader emotionally attached to a character that they would obviously not identify with otherwise. What do ya think?

I wish you all the very best for your future endeavors!

Have a wonderful 2010, CJ! :)

CJ: Hi Nipun! Yes, I have read Metamorphosis. I think I read it in high school and it’s been one of my favourite novels ever since. What I really love about it is just how absurd and comic it is, yet it feels real… human, which seems strange considering the nature of Gregor’s transformation. Kafka was a really brilliant writer.

Do you like much science fiction? If you like Metamorphosis, there’s a novel I mentioned by Jeff Vandermeer, Veniss Underground, which is a little similar in theme. It’s quite bizarre and surreal at times but brilliant as well.

I understand about Twitter. I go through periods of liking it and hating it myself! Looking forward to chatting with you on Facebook in 2010. Happy reading. ;)

]]> By: Nipun http://cjlevinson.com/about/#comment-7662 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:00:50 +0000 http://cjwriter.com/about-chris-levinson/#comment-7662 Hey CJ!

I’m a regular reader of your blog. I find it really interesting and insightful. I read ‘Cloud Atlas’ because you mentioned it in your blog as one of your favorite books from 00s. I throughly enjoyed it. It’s definitely one of the best books of 00s.

I would like you to post more often. I know you are busy writing your own novel, but your fans would like you to take out some time for your blog too. Other than that, I’ve got no complaints. :)

Talking about your novel, is it ready yet? I wish you good luck with it!

Merry Christmas!

- Nipun (India)

CJ: Hi Nipun – thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you like my blog! I’ve had a bit of a difficult year and haven’t had as much time for blogging as I’d have liked but knowing people appreciate what I write is very inspiring.

I plan to post more consistently in the new year. My blog is really an extension of my writing, so I hope to get back to posting about twice a week in 2010. I also use Twitter a lot, which is a great way of connecting with other writers. Do you tweet at all?

So you liked Cloud Atlas? Great! I thought it was an incredible book but it’s one of those novels that people either love or hate. Glad you liked it! Mitchell’s latest Black Swan Green is excellent too.

I’m still working on my novel at the moment. I had to rework a lot of it earlier this year and it’s taken longer than I thought it would, but it should be finished in the next couple of months… I hope! I have a couple of shorter projects I’m working on too which should be finished soon.

Thanks again for stopping by and for taking an interest in my blog. I really appreciate it. Season’s Greetings and all the best for a happy 2010. :)

]]> By: hellohunter http://cjlevinson.com/about/#comment-7624 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:20:26 +0000 http://cjwriter.com/about-chris-levinson/#comment-7624 Hi CJ,
I haven’t read any of your writing but I predict it will be very well from what previous people have said. Have a happy holiday,
–hellohunter

CJ: Hi Hunter, thanks for stopping by. I’m very lucky that people have read and liked my work. I’ve been on a break from writing for a while now but that feedback has been invaluable. It’s what keeps me going.

Thank you for the kind words and good luck with your writing. I liked what I saw of your writing on your blog. Looked promising. Have a peaceful & happy holiday. ;)

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