Comments on: great people, great places: the taos summer writers’ conference

By: Tom Claffey

Tom Claffey — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:23:04 +0000

Good morning, David – What is your website address? I’d love to see the photographs you took in Taos. All the best, Tom

By: Summer Wood

Summer Wood — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:04:22 +0000

I’m honored, David — and glad the weekend worked for you. Best best luck with the writing AND the wonderful photographs — I saw some real beauties on your website!
Summer

By: David Rachlin

David Rachlin — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:26:27 +0000

Nothing could be more meaningful when writing about place than being in the chosen venue while drafting. Summer’s workshop couldn’t have been better for someone like me who always begins with place. I have been deeply moved by the landscapes we saw and have already begun writing about the experiences. My photography enhanced the experience and the two creative outlets are working together nicely. I can’t stop telling people about the two incredible meals we had. Talk about stimulating all five (six?) senses!

By: Summer Wood

Summer Wood — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:44:22 +0000

Kim, it was great to have you in the group! Hey, and thanks for sharing your birthday with us –
Summer

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:13:19 +0000

Summer – Thank you for an experience that gave us an appreciation of Taos and fresh perspectives with which to view our literal and figurative landscapes. Your workshop was inspiring and it was lovely to meet and write with you!
Kim (Florida)

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Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:15:40 +0000

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By: Bettejo Dux

Bettejo Dux — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:05:32 +0000

We really need a writer’s colony here on Kauai. I do not have a large estate, it’s simple, country and a perfect place to write I think. I would like to arrange to leave my entire estate to such an endeaver. I’m sure it’s in the cards and could be arranged. Open for discussion. Help me help you. It’s a new world. Peace and love Bettejo

By: Summer Wood

Summer Wood — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:35:34 +0000

Sounds beautiful… I don’t know of anyone who offers funding for a project like this, but if any readers do, you can post the info here. Good luck!

By: Bettejo Dux

Bettejo Dux — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:40:57 +0000

I am a writer. I live on Kauai. I have a beautiful little cottage I would like to make available, by the month, to women writers. I will need help with this. I understand there are foundation which offer grant money for such a venture. if you are one please contact me. If you knnow of one please let me know. Sincerely, Bettejo

By: Summer Wood

Summer Wood — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:47:35 +0000

Thanks, Tom! And thanks to Maida, too — I’ll be posting some of the participants’ writing on a password-protected page, but I’ll ask them if any would agree to make their work public. I’d love for thewhereofit to function as a forum for all kinds of writing on place.