I second Tabby's nomination for Damon reading the phone book, and i'll go one further: I'd pay good money to read a phone book that Damon wrote. As for the origin story of Juke, I'll admit I was hoping for Tonya to open up a little bit about herself in this essay. ... You know, words matter. And the word 'juke' is one of the most badass words in production. It can't be ignored in any setting, and to place it out there by itself: that's the power move. That's the win. I'm not kidding about any of this, except the part about Tonya, duh. I really think it's a brilliant title for what goes on here.
some very solid stuff Tonya......I found you through correspondences with Damon.....I would dig hearing the authors voices telling their stories.....podcast would be awesome too.....thank you for holding on and pulling this talent together
Regarding audio options, I like the "option" as an idea. I say this because on more than one occasion I have heard an author read his/her work and have been strangely put off by it -- their affect, intonation and rhythm, for example, can alter my perception. Anyone who has heard the early wax cylinder recordings of Tennyson's "Charge of the Light Brigade" might share my opinion... I'm glad, such a thing exists, but I want nothing to do with it. It changed my assumptions about what I thought he was trying to accomplish with the poem, somehow diminishing it. Another example specific to Juke: I've had the pleasure to hear Damon Falke speak, but in the past I've so enjoyed what he writes because I poured over each line, contemplated the depth of it. Perhaps I'm a reader much more than an auditor, so you can just safely ignore what I'm saying and allow me my curmudgeonly rejection of your fancy technology. :)
I second Tabby's nomination for Damon reading the phone book, and i'll go one further: I'd pay good money to read a phone book that Damon wrote. As for the origin story of Juke, I'll admit I was hoping for Tonya to open up a little bit about herself in this essay. ... You know, words matter. And the word 'juke' is one of the most badass words in production. It can't be ignored in any setting, and to place it out there by itself: that's the power move. That's the win. I'm not kidding about any of this, except the part about Tonya, duh. I really think it's a brilliant title for what goes on here.
Wonderful to revisit these pieces, Tonya. and to learn more of the backstory of Juke and your journey to get here.
And, I love the idea of having an audio option - I would listen to Damon Falke read a phone book!
some very solid stuff Tonya......I found you through correspondences with Damon.....I would dig hearing the authors voices telling their stories.....podcast would be awesome too.....thank you for holding on and pulling this talent together
- Will Passinault
Regarding audio options, I like the "option" as an idea. I say this because on more than one occasion I have heard an author read his/her work and have been strangely put off by it -- their affect, intonation and rhythm, for example, can alter my perception. Anyone who has heard the early wax cylinder recordings of Tennyson's "Charge of the Light Brigade" might share my opinion... I'm glad, such a thing exists, but I want nothing to do with it. It changed my assumptions about what I thought he was trying to accomplish with the poem, somehow diminishing it. Another example specific to Juke: I've had the pleasure to hear Damon Falke speak, but in the past I've so enjoyed what he writes because I poured over each line, contemplated the depth of it. Perhaps I'm a reader much more than an auditor, so you can just safely ignore what I'm saying and allow me my curmudgeonly rejection of your fancy technology. :)