Forrest Muelrath
@forrestmuelrath
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debut novelist https://t.co/9A3pJ1Y4bF
Joined August 2009
My first novel has arrived. Beautiful work @Funeraryplant, Tori Ferris, @manwellperkins, @ExpatLitJ. Thank you.
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If you retweet one of Manny's book reviews you should be contractually bound to write & publish a review of a different book within 14 days
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Disappointed to learn the Metropolitan Opera has decided to schedule Moby-Dick before scheduling The Valeries.
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I thought something like this after reading (and agreeing with) Perez's post. Negative criticism without substance has in fact gotten traction on the internet in recent years (The Manhattan Art Review, for example, is contrarian drivel that became popular for being negative). It's not just negative that's lacking, it's good criticism, which is hard to do, takes a certain artistic touch, essentially takes an artist to do it. Criticism is a creative act. The act of creation requires critique, and the act of criticism should be respected as such. I'm afraid few creative people want to write criticism because the internet flattens characters, and creative people are afraid of being viewed only as critics. So rather than negative criticism being the solution, I think what is needed is more creative, incisive criticism without fear of how the ego appears on the internet. And then negative criticism is part of the equation naturally, bc every artist out here knows most of the shit around today is God awful
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A review of The Valeries is on The Pensive Quill dot com today. Words from the ever perspicacious Christopher Owens @MrOwens212. Thank you.
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RT @MrOwens212: My thoughts on @forrestmuelrath's 'The Valeries' published by @ExpatLitJ. #BookReview #FridayTho…
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RT @Thelman1970: “The Valeries is deranged, psychosexual, funny, dark and absorbing. It’s akin to that one acquaintance who always has a st…
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@LwyerAdam @ExpatLitJ Beautiful Adam, ty. I can barely recall the story but I just felt the distinct sensation of reading The Fall as a teenager.
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@20gaShotgun I wasn't joking but also not expecting anyone to take my suggestion seriously. I use it but I'm working alone w/o deadlines. Steep learning curve. On year 3 now. One's hatred of Adobe must be passionate. I wish it was industry standard bc it's beautiful.
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RT @RossBarkan: It's official! @the_met_review is live! Book reviews, film + TV, essays, cultural commentary, and much brilliance to come.…
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@moonandmouth @JoshuaCitarella Nice work, Steff. Felt like an ancient watching a great philosopher annotating the downfall of a civilization. Mimesis/memetics, and so on.
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RT @PigPublishing: Lisa Carver says, “My new book comes out 28 February. Who wants a review copy? Also, you can pre-order at pigroastpublis…
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RT @conorhultman: Nathanael West (1903-1940) is my favorite writer. Here’s a photo tour of places he lived and worked in New York City http…
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RT @tylercdempsey: Episode with @forrestmuelrath just hit 100 downloads. Go catch his amazing book The Valeries and listen to our talk here…
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@filter_autos Then I'd recommend not forming a mob and engage with the things that fascinate you in this world without enmity nor malice.
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RT @JLMoultrie: Omg ty to everyone at @hobartpulp & especially Elizabeth Ellen for giving my essay a home!!!! 🤍
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