Recent content by Ben Maddox

Damn. Nope, I had not seen that one. I can't see coming in stand-offish. That's an interesting thread. I did read pretty much all of the Valdez threads you sent me in reply to my introduction.

I picked up a copy of Women in the bookstore today and have read about six of the book's short chapters. This is my first time reading a Bukowski book and it's both discouraging and inspiring. It's discouraging because I know no matter how long I write I'm never gonna be able to produce a work...

Thank you.

It could be an "OY" but it may be an "OX". I wonder if it could be some sort of Magnavox product? That was a popular electronics line in the 60's.

I also enjoy getting the pleasantries out of the way or just avoiding them altogether. You actually pegged my main plan; to not only write for the sake of writing but to also complain about my day to day problems, or "unpack my shit". At least it's writing and that's something to do when I'm...

Thank you for the welcome and the good advice. The few things I have written to completion were for a Creative Writing class i took a couple of years back. After rereading some of my short stories I noticed I unintentionally copied David Sedaris. So, I know what you mean about imitating others...

I keep expectations for myself low and encourage all those I encounter to do the same. Thanks for the welcome and I really I think I'm gonna enjoy this site.

I'm not a writer; but I want to be. I don't even have to be a great writer. If I can just get something out there I'll be pretty happy with myself. I'm not going to pretend to be this deep artistic intellectual. I am here in part because of the show "Californication" which I've been binge...