I want to thank all the wonderful friends who took part in Know-vember. It was a delight to share. I think I may well make this an annual event. Yes, as promised, I will now turn the tables on myself. Don’t you already know too much about me? You must be part of the Cult…
Category: Know-vember
Know-vember: Bertie
It’s the man who needs no introduction, but did insist on his own special font. Here is he at Eton; nothing but the best for Bertie. 1. What’s the first thing you do upon waking in the morning? say oy 2. What’s a song you might be persuaded to dance to? Anything by the sensational…
Know-vember: The Other Marko
Jeez, now we’re doubling up on entries! Where were you folks at the beginning of the month? I know, I know, everyone’s a last minute Charlie. I couldn’t get Marko to do the question thing, but his evil twin Bizarro Marko AKA Pony Boy has given me his responses. He’s one of the handful of…
Know-vember: Peg Aloi
My movie buddy! Peg and I have seen a lot of movies together, good and bad — and have often argued about which was which (hee)! Peg is also a writer and academic as well as an amazing cook and baker (mmmm, deliciousness). I haven’t gone to the movies yet in Galway, surprisingly. The good…
Know-vember: Dana Gravesen
The days are just packed, to steal a phrase from Calvin and Hobbes! No sooner does Dana compliment me on the fun to be had in Know-vember than I strong-arm him into answering my devious questions. And now they’re up — BAM. Serves him right! I first knew Dana as a snot-nosed thirteen-year-old on the…
Know-vember: Alessandra
The lovely poet of Rome, monarch of Pandemonium, translator extraordinaire and jester full of sprezzatura — yes, it’s La Bava! How she brightens my days simply by being her extraordinary self. She was my hostess in Rome who took me to all the dazzling sights and fed me the very finest food, most of it…
Know-vember: Chloë
What is more awesome than awesome? It has to be the lovely Chloë! She sent me absinthe chocolates. That would already make her more awesome than awesome, but she’s also hilarious and has adorable Maudie to help with the awesomeness, too. We finally got to meet in Derby this year at Alt.Fiction after having lots…
Know-vember: Mark Walker
In the States, today is Thanksgiving day; depending on who you ask it’s either a day to commemorate when the Pilgrims survived the vagaries of New England despite their ignorance and arrogance with considerable help from some of the indigenous folks (who would come to regret that kindness), or it’s a day to stuff yourself…
Know-vember: Miss Wendy
You knew she would be here: the Patsy to my Edina, she of the big hair, former Elf-Queen (and survivor of many a medieval play), southern gal supreme, Mechademia Submissions editor, connoisseur of Jack Daniels and hostess of the Rosh Hashanah Ragin’ Kegger and Toga Parties — Miss Wendy! I am so happy to know…
Know-vember: Byron Ballard
Yes, it’s your Village Witch, the Appalachian wise woman, Ms Ballard. We first met at the witchcraft conference at Harvard and managed to keep up with one another ever since. I’m hoping Byron will be able to manage a trip over here while I’m in Ireland. Should be wonderful to have her in the land…
K. A. Laity 