Comments on: THE LONELY VOICE, a Column About Short Stories: “Around the Dear Ruin”

By: Miriam Parker

Miriam Parker — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:16:14 +0000

I agree about Gina Berriault. She is incredible. I love this column. And Peter Orner is fabulous. Everyone should read his books too. I am going to blog about both tonight. I will also Twitter and Facebook this article.

By: Rick Moody

Rick Moody — Wed, 06 May 2009 11:17:56 +0000

Peter, keep up the fine work.

By: Elaine McClain

Elaine McClain — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:35:03 +0000

Yes, and yes.

By: kc

kc — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:21:44 +0000

“lug of a guy”. nice. this is a really good one. can’t wait to read this story.

By: Alan

Alan — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:08:28 +0000

Short stories, so deliberately underscoring life, juxtaposed with the chaotic meaninglessness and endless button-clicking of the internet. You’ve reminded me to click ‘turn off computer’ and open a book. Thanks for the specific recommendation too.

By: Ariane

Ariane — Wed, 06 May 2009 02:23:54 +0000

i for one will be lugging peter’s lifeswork and all his recommended stories back in from the curb…

By: Charles G. Mathias

Charles G. Mathias — Wed, 06 May 2009 01:55:14 +0000

Another fine column by Mr. Orner. I second the opinion that this is the best column about short stories on the Internet (OK, so it’s the only column about short stories, I know, but…). Seriously, great work. Can’t wait to read the next one.

By: Liza

Liza — Wed, 06 May 2009 01:31:39 +0000

A very moving piece, very different that what’s usually out on the net. I look forward to reading more like it.

By: Spencer

Spencer — Wed, 06 May 2009 00:34:54 +0000

Thanks again for your great column. Please keep them coming. This is outstanding work and now I must find that story and that collection. Thank You.

By: Stephen Elliott

Stephen Elliott — Wed, 06 May 2009 00:31:54 +0000

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