Comments on: Forgotten Slabs of Nothingness http://revellian.com/2008/12/12/forgotten-slabs-of-nothingness/ Thoughts and Fiction of Bobby Revell Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:27:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Horror Fiction » Blog Archive » Bobby Revell, horror on the cutting edge http://revellian.com/2008/12/12/forgotten-slabs-of-nothingness/comment-page-1/#comment-20739 Horror Fiction » Blog Archive » Bobby Revell, horror on the cutting edge Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:01:59 +0000 http://revellian.com/?p=1608#comment-20739 [...] next short I read at revellian.com was Forgotten Slabs of Nothingness, a story featuring the author when he first meets Jessica. A tale which includes a horror poem and [...] [...] next short I read at revellian.com was Forgotten Slabs of Nothingness, a story featuring the author when he first meets Jessica. A tale which includes a horror poem and [...]

]]> By: Bobby Revell http://revellian.com/2008/12/12/forgotten-slabs-of-nothingness/comment-page-1/#comment-19511 Bobby Revell Thu, 14 May 2009 14:01:52 +0000 http://revellian.com/?p=1608#comment-19511 Thanks Tammy! Be careful reading some of these stories, this one is actually not as graphic as many of the others. I've never read a story that scared me and I really don't even read horror, but I do write it . . . sort of. I actually wrote the poem first, and then wrote the story around it as a way of framing it in words. Have a great weekend coming up! Thanks Tammy! Be careful reading some of these stories, this one is actually not as graphic as many of the others. I’ve never read a story that scared me and I really don’t even read horror, but I do write it . . . sort of. I actually wrote the poem first, and then wrote the story around it as a way of framing it in words. Have a great weekend coming up!

]]> By: Bobby Revell http://revellian.com/2008/12/12/forgotten-slabs-of-nothingness/comment-page-1/#comment-19510 Bobby Revell Thu, 14 May 2009 13:52:32 +0000 http://revellian.com/?p=1608#comment-19510 Thanks Kyudo Thanks Kyudo

]]> By: Tammy-Cricket http://revellian.com/2008/12/12/forgotten-slabs-of-nothingness/comment-page-1/#comment-19500 Tammy-Cricket Thu, 14 May 2009 05:05:18 +0000 http://revellian.com/?p=1608#comment-19500 Oh my goodness. I have been here several times just floating around reading everything but your fiction. I am not one to watch scary movies, etc. Not because I don't like them...I just can't stand the "fear" that it places inside of me. I have just landed a shooting spot for a new book of "Ghost Stories" from my area. Night photography in graveyards, possessed houses, barns, and crazy people are a few of the things in which I get to photograph. I am beginning to question whether or not I am mentally strong enough for this challenge. I thought I would frequent your blog to help me better prepare myself for this journey. Right? For me, this was overbearing. Jessica is amazing. "Raped by demon-my clocked seductress." What a vision. I cannot imagine how this writing even arrives in your head. Just amazing. You have a huge talent. I am looking forward to my journey into your world of fiction. For now, I am going to erase this from my memory so that I will not go to sleep thinking of "unbathed sex." (For humor, I even took the Facebook horror quiz and it was determined that I would be the one to die!) Oh my goodness. I have been here several times just floating around reading everything but your fiction. I am not one to watch scary movies, etc. Not because I don’t like them…I just can’t stand the “fear” that it places inside of me.

I have just landed a shooting spot for a new book of “Ghost Stories” from my area. Night photography in graveyards, possessed houses, barns, and crazy people are a few of the things in which I get to photograph. I am beginning to question whether or not I am mentally strong enough for this challenge.
I thought I would frequent your blog to help me better prepare myself for this journey. Right?

For me, this was overbearing. Jessica is amazing. “Raped by demon-my clocked seductress.” What a vision. I cannot imagine how this writing even arrives in your head. Just amazing.

You have a huge talent. I am looking forward to my journey into your world of fiction. For now, I am going to erase this from my memory so that I will not go to sleep thinking of “unbathed sex.”

(For humor, I even took the Facebook horror quiz and it was determined that I would be the one to die!)

]]> By: kyudo http://revellian.com/2008/12/12/forgotten-slabs-of-nothingness/comment-page-1/#comment-16289 kyudo Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:07:57 +0000 http://revellian.com/?p=1608#comment-16289 the title of this post drew me in, and then the post itself was well worth the read. very descriptive the title of this post drew me in, and then the post itself was well worth the read. very descriptive

]]> By: Revellian http://revellian.com/2008/12/12/forgotten-slabs-of-nothingness/comment-page-1/#comment-15924 Revellian Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:54:04 +0000 http://revellian.com/?p=1608#comment-15924 Thank you Mitch! When I get a comment like this--as with many of the others--it gives me a reason to write. I'm am truly humbled by your generosity. The truth is, I am somewhat afraid to just let loose. I have a psychological fear of rejection because of many events in my real life, and writing has helped me get over it. Those ersatz rules--you got me, I had to look it up--I do recognize; however, I don't think of them. I honestly don't want to offend people, but I don't want to shortchange my own expressiveness for anyone or any rule. Express and let the chips fall where they may. Hopefully, I or someone else can evolve and learn something valuable :smile: Thank you Mitch! When I get a comment like this–as with many of the others–it gives me a reason to write. I’m am truly humbled by your generosity.

The truth is, I am somewhat afraid to just let loose. I have a psychological fear of rejection because of many events in my real life, and writing has helped me get over it. Those ersatz rules–you got me, I had to look it up–I do recognize; however, I don’t think of them. I honestly don’t want to offend people, but I don’t want to shortchange my own expressiveness for anyone or any rule. Express and let the chips fall where they may. Hopefully, I or someone else can evolve and learn something valuable :smile:

]]> By: Mitchell Allen http://revellian.com/2008/12/12/forgotten-slabs-of-nothingness/comment-page-1/#comment-15923 Mitchell Allen Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:41:42 +0000 http://revellian.com/?p=1608#comment-15923 Whoa, Bobby! This is truly a spin cycle word bath. You have the magic of weaving all five senses into a transfixing explosion of sweaty prose. Reading through the comments, I'm not at all surprised by the number of people who describe themselves as having been blown away. As for the inspiration - this is where you stand head and shoulders over so many bloggers. You are not afraid to put it out there, so to speak. I believe this makes your blog a shining beacon in the dense fog of milk toast. As writers, we should all be so confident of our right to publish, without fear of offending. Notice, I don't use the word "brave", for to be brave is to face adversity. In fact, you don't recognize the ersatz rules of sensibilities. For that, I consider your contribution to inspiration to be priceless. Cheers, Mitch Whoa, Bobby!

This is truly a spin cycle word bath.
You have the magic of weaving all five senses into a transfixing explosion of sweaty prose.
Reading through the comments, I’m not at all surprised by the number of people who describe themselves as having been blown away.

As for the inspiration – this is where you stand head and shoulders over so many bloggers. You are not afraid to put it out there, so to speak.

I believe this makes your blog a shining beacon in the dense fog of milk toast. As writers, we should all be so confident of our right to publish, without fear of offending. Notice, I don’t use the word “brave”, for to be brave is to face adversity. In fact, you don’t recognize the ersatz rules of sensibilities. For that, I consider your contribution to inspiration to be priceless.

Cheers,

Mitch

]]> By: Revellian http://revellian.com/2008/12/12/forgotten-slabs-of-nothingness/comment-page-1/#comment-15757 Revellian Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:49:25 +0000 http://revellian.com/?p=1608#comment-15757 Thank you so much John, this is very kind of you to say! I do believe a story must have some sense of control in order to have contrast or moments of building intensity and so on. To be honest, I am so tired from working so many hours, I feel like I need to sleep for an entire week lol :smile: Thank you so much John, this is very kind of you to say! I do believe a story must have some sense of control in order to have contrast or moments of building intensity and so on. To be honest, I am so tired from working so many hours, I feel like I need to sleep for an entire week lol :smile:

]]> By: John D http://revellian.com/2008/12/12/forgotten-slabs-of-nothingness/comment-page-1/#comment-15755 John D Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:55:02 +0000 http://revellian.com/?p=1608#comment-15755 If you ever fully open that psychological pressure valve, we'll all be blown away - but carried on the force of your words and imagination that would be totally inspiring. Every phrase in this piece kicks loose so many associations but still we are riveted to follow this strange encounter through to the end. Congratulations! Your intensity is so rare - as you say, most writers are constrained by one norm or another. Your imaginative freedom is exciting. If you ever fully open that psychological pressure valve, we’ll all be blown away – but carried on the force of your words and imagination that would be totally inspiring. Every phrase in this piece kicks loose so many associations but still we are riveted to follow this strange encounter through to the end. Congratulations! Your intensity is so rare – as you say, most writers are constrained by one norm or another. Your imaginative freedom is exciting.

]]> By: Revellian http://revellian.com/2008/12/12/forgotten-slabs-of-nothingness/comment-page-1/#comment-15730 Revellian Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:09:02 +0000 http://revellian.com/?p=1608#comment-15730 Many, many thanks to you Kate! I believe most writers fall into a state of hypnosis when writing, and it's become easier for me to get there, though real life can interfere at times. I didn't write this piece quickly - instead, a slow to moderate pace, and carefully crafted each sentence. I got the idea of using verisimilitude for a character from <em>American Psycho</em> author, Bret Easton Ellis, who has created a site for character in one of his newer works. He is one of my favorite writers, and from him I learned the importance of control. I think of my world of violence, chaos, death and destruction as being my secret weapon and controlled by a psychological pressure valve - releasing just enough to provide power. If I blow my wad too early, it fails to satisfy. I promise to loosen that valve a little more, but am saving much for my novel. Thanks again my evil new friend! :twisted: Many, many thanks to you Kate! I believe most writers fall into a state of hypnosis when writing, and it’s become easier for me to get there, though real life can interfere at times. I didn’t write this piece quickly – instead, a slow to moderate pace, and carefully crafted each sentence.

I got the idea of using verisimilitude for a character from American Psycho author, Bret Easton Ellis, who has created a site for character in one of his newer works. He is one of my favorite writers, and from him I learned the importance of control. I think of my world of violence, chaos, death and destruction as being my secret weapon and controlled by a psychological pressure valve – releasing just enough to provide power. If I blow my wad too early, it fails to satisfy. I promise to loosen that valve a little more, but am saving much for my novel.

Thanks again my evil new friend! :twisted:

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