For as long as I’ve been writing,
I’ve felt awkward promoting my own “work.” And yes, even that
word, work, gives me trouble, for its very use implies an
importance which might or might not exist. Quite simply, while I try
my best and believe with all my heart in what I do, I feel its value
in the world isn’t for me to decide.
With this in mind, it gives me great
pleasure to direct you to some beautifully kind, insightful thoughts
about the new release of my novel, A Listening Thing. In them,
Paul L. Martin refers far too modestly to his own role in this tenth
anniversary edition. Paul, who knows more than I ever will about
literature, is a man of grace whose friendship has been, and still
remains, a guiding, assuring force. This is evident not only in his
review, but in the extensive interview with me that he was so
gracious to conduct, and which is included in the book.
This, too, is part of the story that is
A Listening Thing. For it, I will be grateful to the end of my
days.
Note: Through September 22,
Cosmopsis Books is offering my novel,
A Listening Thing, at the
special price of $14.00, plus shipping.
The first printing is limited to 150
numbered copies.
To order this tenth anniversary print
edition
from anywhere in the world, click here.
4 comments:
Thank you, William. I can feel the love in the room, so to speak. Of course, I am only voicing what so many people feel about your "work" and your friendship. Here's to many more years of "listening" to your thoughts each day.
With the hope that I might live up to your generosity. The feeling goes both ways, Paul.
This is so heartwarming to witness, William - your book and the life it has taken on, the connections it continues to make between people and within people. And your modesty. Rare these days. Thanks again for all that you are and do.
Isn’t it funny, Gabriella, how in this situation I can’t just sit here and smile? To put that smile into words is a real challenge. Well, it’s covered by hair, mostly. But anyway, it can best be read in the eyes. And if you could see them now, you would most certainly realize how close they are to tears. Thank you for being the wonderful reader and friend that you are.
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