Comments | scottwoods: A good week to die

scottwoods

A good week to die

Aug 17, 2005 07:12

When I got back from the first preliminary bout at NPS I got a bunch of emails saying, "Hey, I realy liked your barbershop poem today", which was interesting because

a) I didn't read my "barbershop" poem (actual title: Black Country Club) at NPS, and ( Read more... )

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elph8 August 17 2005, 12:52:41 UTC

Ah yes, the anthology. I never quite remembered to ask if contributors got a free copy or two. So, do we? And if so, where do I send the postage?

scottwoods August 17 2005, 12:56:21 UTC

Ah, something I can answer!

Contributors get a free copy and they were mailed out RIGHT before NPS by Steve Marsh. I've heard from most that they have them in hand, and mine was in my box when I got home Sunday afternoon.

If you don't have it by the end of the week, hit up Steve Marsh.
He may not have your most current address (but that'd be just like you, Buck).

elph8 August 17 2005, 13:32:56 UTC

I'm sure he doesn't, as it's just recently changed. Where might I contact Mr. Marsh? Danka for the info...

scottwoods August 17 2005, 17:58:51 UTC

stevedmarsh@charter.net

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SHOCKER! ebonygoddess9 August 17 2005, 13:22:49 UTC

The first poem of yours that actually has to grow on me...

blame it on Ice Cube. :o)

xoxoxo

Re: SHOCKER! scottwoods August 17 2005, 17:58:13 UTC

How about I just blame it on you not knowing good poetry?

Sayyyyyy...weren't you a finals night judge?!!

Re: SHOCKER! ebonygoddess9 August 17 2005, 18:46:09 UTC

I don't know good poetry? Yeah, I'll remember that the next time I'm trying to figure out what I'm giving my family for Christmas gifts...KISS MY ASS NEGRO!!!!

Hey, I was 1 among 4--I KNEW what the hell I was doing!

ladyofthestorm August 17 2005, 16:31:33 UTC

Congrats on the productivity! You're amazing, keep the goodness coming!

scottwoods August 17 2005, 17:57:42 UTC

Awwwwwwwwwwwww...thanks!

Just so you know:
One of the things I've picked up on while working on my manuscript for the publisher is that you start off with a really strong couple of poems, then dot the manuscript with them, then end with a really killer poem.

You're in the back for a reason.

How's THAT for love?

ladyofthestorm August 18 2005, 18:09:01 UTC

Awww! That has to be the best compliment ever, and as for love that's a lot of it. :o) Thanks so much, brotha! :o)

Wanted to hit you with this white_swan August 17 2005, 16:38:51 UTC

Hey Scott, I'm the woman from Huntington starting a slam there, used to be with Corpus ( ... )

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Re: Wanted to hit you with this white_swan August 17 2005, 18:14:46 UTC

I hear what you are saying on all three counts.

The program I'm thinking of would be computerized RE #1, and I don't want to present it to anyone until I run this year's numbers through it and see what happens.

RE 5 by 3 I understand the SMs voted it in narrowly, and I DO NOT WANT any teams not allowed into NPS, so if that is what we have to do, then I guess that is what we have to do.

Re #3, I'm still all for it, and other poets have commented that NO poems from finals night should be repeated unless they are substantially revised. Again, I'm thinking here of "poets are audience too." I was there when you read your piece off the page, and it was beautiful, BTW. It's less about competition for me than it is about the integrity of slam itself.

I will post these on the PSI forums as soon as I get a chance.

Re: Wanted to hit you with this scottwoods August 17 2005, 17:55:16 UTC

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Dammit bobdapoet August 17 2005, 17:39:20 UTC

I had you pegged as Chaotic Good!

And Hey, save some of the publishing world for the rest of us, eh?

Congrats!

Re: Dammit scottwoods August 17 2005, 17:56:19 UTC

I actually wanted to say chaotic good because it truly captures me better.
but Neutral Evil rolled off the togue a little better.
Next time I'll be more honest.

Thanks!