A request of my readers

/ J. F. Riordan

I was asked recently to assist in a list of book club questions for my latest collection of essays, But Still They Sing. Normally, I can rattle these things off easily, but I’m a bit too close to this one, and possibly a bit too distracted. Yesterday I opened the flatware drawer and found I had put a pot lid in it.

I’m wondering whether any of you have suggestions. Please reply in the comments, or, if you find that tricky, send them to me via email to northofthetensionline@gmail.com.

Many thanks!

And now for your gratuitous dog photo. Here’s my faithful Auggie, keeping me company on a sleepless night.

7 thoughts on “A request of my readers”

  1. Breathe. Often the distractions fade if you take the time to slow your breathing. The busier you are, the more likely that you won’t attend to that simple thing your body does. You may be surprised.

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  2. Maybe a bit more relaxing with Auggie and sipping a dram of liquid refreshment might help. Auggie looks so cozy. I could look at pictures of him all day.

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  4. 1. How do the animals in your environment communicate or sing?
    2. What advice would you give to newlyweds?
    3. Do you agree with the author about viewing old photos in the essay Old Joy?
    4. What is your favorite fairytale, and what message is being conveyed?
    5. How did reading Pete’s Last Day affect you?

    These are just a few questions . I realize they are probably too simplistic for your readers.

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    div dir=”ltr”>Dear JF, 

    I did not get to everything. I am sending an abbreviated list of questions.  I hope. This helps a little.  

    Thoughtfully, LindaM

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    Re: And Still They Sing

    Here are some random questions that are probably obvious (I looked up general questions).  Others I tried to link to the various essays. Some serous, some fun.  I really enjoy your writing. It flows so effortlessly. I took a creative writing course once-FAIL! I did better in technical writing, but still lost points on punctuation. Now, give me a painting and I can make you a perfect forgery, I don’t, but I can. 🤪 

    What are some of your favorite essays, your least favorite.

    Did you read the essays in order or did you jump around?

    Have you read the entire book or just a portion.

    Were there any essays that you reflected your life.

    Would you recommend this book to others? Who?

    Are the essays thought provoking?

    Do the essays fit a main theme?

    Are there sub themes that fit within the main theme?

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