tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post9073297913140832046..comments2024-02-12T16:32:03.714-08:00Comments on Book of Kells: Meme is one of my least favorite words--Kelli Russell Agodon - Book of Kellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01798460634708905783noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post-76695826563080022492008-02-01T16:48:00.000-08:002008-02-01T16:48:00.000-08:00Hi Susan, RE: I am asking if it matters to you as...Hi Susan, <BR/><BR/>RE: I am asking if it matters to you as writer/reader that you connect with your peers. Do you celebrate and support other women.<BR/><BR/>You know, it's funny. When I write a poem, I sort of assume I'm writing for another women. Sometimes I'm surprised (and happy) when a man likes my work because I never really know if I'm connecting with men.<BR/><BR/>As for celebrating and supporting other women, my answer is a definite yes. I think it's so important to highlight other women artists as for so long all the fine arts are have been dominated by men (and many still are).<BR/><BR/>January had a quote on her blog that said, "There's a special place in hell for women that don't support other women" (or something similar), and I think it's a good reminder to use as women writers.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Thanks for your note and clarification, I'm going to add it to my blog.Kelli Russell Agodon - Book of Kellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798460634708905783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37627577.post-42983942062567641702008-02-01T16:37:00.000-08:002008-02-01T16:37:00.000-08:00Hi Kelli,Thanks for answering the meme. I find it ...Hi Kelli,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for answering the meme. I find it very interesting that when I ask if gender matters, many respond as if I am asking if gender is the most important factor or if women are better in some way than men. I'm not asking either. To ask specifically about women, I am asking if it matters to you as writer/reader that you connect with your peers. Do you celebrate and support other women.<BR/><BR/>We share some common likes. I love Tracy K. Smith's work and becoming a fan of Terrance Hayes.susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924982664582970754noreply@blogger.com