I enjoy many! I've published several personal essays in Dorothy Parker's Ashes, one in Manifestation. Will you have an open submission period any time soon? And yes, I'm old. 86!
As a lawyer & writer this essay spoke to me so deeply. You captured perfectly what it’s like to be a writer in a lawyer’s body. Thanks for this essay!!
I love this, Jennifer. So many congrats on the publication! Part of this story I heard when you read at Lit Youngstown; I'm grateful to get more. In writing we're always told we must write the story no one else could write. With Bullet Points, you've done exactly that. There are so many lines in the lyric that make the hair on the back of my neck stand up: "Distraction is an art like anything else / I do it so it feels real." I love the searching voice, too: "These are things I need or want to tell you. I am trying. Please bear with me." So happy to have met you in person. Until soon!
"Trials are theater," the post states. That line really sticks with me. Maybe, then, I'd have been a great lawyer after all. I prefer being a poet/writer; you are correct, however. Thank you for sparking my brain into thinking mode.
One of the best essays I've ever read. Where do I get a copy of the book?
https://riverriverbooks.org/store/Preorder---Bullet-Points-by-Jennifer-A-Sutherland-p552034038
I ordered the book and just finished reading it, that is, for the first time. It is remarkable.
Thank you so much for reading!
The book really is extraordinary, I am so glad I have it! I don't know how you did that.
So glad to hear!!!
Thanks, Sari.
So glad you enjoyed this one.
I enjoy many! I've published several personal essays in Dorothy Parker's Ashes, one in Manifestation. Will you have an open submission period any time soon? And yes, I'm old. 86!
As a lawyer & writer this essay spoke to me so deeply. You captured perfectly what it’s like to be a writer in a lawyer’s body. Thanks for this essay!!
Thank you for reading, Ofelia!
I love this, Jennifer. So many congrats on the publication! Part of this story I heard when you read at Lit Youngstown; I'm grateful to get more. In writing we're always told we must write the story no one else could write. With Bullet Points, you've done exactly that. There are so many lines in the lyric that make the hair on the back of my neck stand up: "Distraction is an art like anything else / I do it so it feels real." I love the searching voice, too: "These are things I need or want to tell you. I am trying. Please bear with me." So happy to have met you in person. Until soon!
Thank you for this. As a lawyer and writer also, I related very much to your story. Greetings from Australia!
Thanks so much for an amazing essay! I need it. Today.
This is an absorbing and amazing essay. Thank you.
I just keep repeating "wow" in my brain. Wow.
"Trials are theater," the post states. That line really sticks with me. Maybe, then, I'd have been a great lawyer after all. I prefer being a poet/writer; you are correct, however. Thank you for sparking my brain into thinking mode.