Comments on: Story Poems as Memoir

By: Janet Riehl

Janet Riehl — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:16:09 +0000

Thank you, Susan. You are a big inspiration for me…in the work load you carry and fulfill so effectively.

Thanks for your help along the way.

Janet Riehl

By: Susan J. Tweit

Susan J. Tweit — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:20:20 +0000

Janet, I’m tuning in late here, but I’m looking forward to listening to the interview. Both versions of Sightlines are beautiful achievements. Congratulations!

By: Hal Manogue

Hal Manogue — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:03:18 +0000

The Audio Book is a wonderful expression of love.
I appreciate all you do.
Hal

By: Jude Whelley

Jude Whelley — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:25:44 +0000

Janet,

I loved Sightlines, was enchanted by the love and honesty that circles through all the poems. But, the audio version is even better. The poems are enhanced by your and Pop’s narratives and the musical interludes make it a total immersion experience.I hope to be able to participate in the call and look forward to your sharing and advice.

Jude

By: Barbara Jenkins

Barbara Jenkins — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:16:39 +0000

Gosh. I hope I’m not too late to get an answer to my question. Janet, I’m fascinated by your comment about using poetry to toggle between compression and expansion. I write a few poems and thought I’d use one as the theme setter at the beginning of each chapter of my memoir. I wonder if you might say more about compression and expansion. That would certainly help me to know more about my use of poetry and prose. It will be so exciting to listen in to your interview. I’m truly in awe of what you have done. Thanks, Barb

By: Halle S.

Halle S. — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:29:55 +0000

Hi Janet, I listen to these interviews often and am amazed at the people Kendra and Matilda get to appear on their Author Conversations. You really offer listeners like me a different perspective on book production and marketing. I’m listening to your CD now and curious if the techniques you use to promote your audio are different from your book? Also, has the audio re-stimulated sales of your 2006 written version of your memoir. Can’t wait for the call. Halle

By: Edith

Edith — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:03:05 +0000

You published your book of poetry some time before producing the CD. What encouraged you to ‘give voice’ to your story poems?
Also, I found your prompts very stimulating. Do you have more?!