tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post1629281715254350749..comments2024-03-20T19:40:58.078-05:00Comments on The OF Blog: WFA Finalist Review: Catherynne M. Valente's The Orphan's Tale: In the Night GardenLarry Nolenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-79404298198532598932007-10-31T17:14:00.000-05:002007-10-31T17:14:00.000-05:00I have a few options right now, so that's a major ...I have a few options right now, so that's a major relief. My current job is guaranteed through the end of May, so I have some time, thankfully. Might apply for a federal or state job, or even sign a one-year contract to teach English in the Orient. Nice to have those options.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the compliment about the interviews :D I put a lot of effort into those, which is why I usually don't even try to interview during the school year.<BR/><BR/>And speaking of Valente, the second volume arrived today. Shall read it after the new Umberto Eco book, <I>On Ugliness</I>, perhaps starting it tonight or tomorrow :DLarry Nolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-63016355234169127092007-10-31T10:52:00.000-05:002007-10-31T10:52:00.000-05:00Well hopefully you get everything situated. You're...Well hopefully you get everything situated. You're interviews are definitely some of the best that I've read :)Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15006565422867420980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-28997431518541987372007-10-28T17:28:00.000-05:002007-10-28T17:28:00.000-05:00I've considered approaching her for one (and I hav...I've considered approaching her for one (and I have others to whom I need to get back in touch with, since I've been avoiding my emails for the past month), but I want to wait just a little bit, due to professional/personal issues I have to handle first. But I most certainly do want to interview her in the near future if possible.Larry Nolenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-33411479509885764772007-10-28T16:16:00.000-05:002007-10-28T16:16:00.000-05:00I was curious to see what you thought about this o...I was curious to see what you thought about this one. I haven't read any of the other finalists, but I definitely felt "In the Night Garden" was 'award-worthy'...<BR/><BR/>Personally, having just finished the second part of the duology, I really think the story is even more impressive when you look at it as a whole. Definitely one of the better experiences that I've had so far this year :)<BR/><BR/>I really think you should interview Ms. Valente. I just completed one with her which I'm posting Friday, and I thought it turned out great! Very intellectual :) It would be really interesting to see what kind of questions you could come up with for her. I think it would rival your Sarah Monette interview :DRoberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15006565422867420980noreply@blogger.com