From the Desk of Penelope Przekop
"Some people just sit down and write every day, and that is always positive."Carrie FeronI've been wondering if I talk about myself too much on Aberration Nation, particularly because it's a forum for interviews. With this in mind, I decided to do a little research to determine how closely Aberration Nation fits the definition of... Continue Reading →
Talent and giftedness are traps. Worrying about whether we have talent or a gift when we’re young diverts us from doing the work. Seeing ourselves as talented or gifted when we’re more seasoned sets us up to be victims, “Why isn’t the world coming to me if I’m so talented?”
Who Am I in This Crowd?detail of larger workI've been thinking a lot about the value of figurative work in terms of its ability to be progressive rather than retrograde in nature (as Currin said in a 2009 interview). I also heard recently from an art dealer that figurative work is harder to sell because... Continue Reading →
" ... I cure most of the unavoidable bummers in life with creativity." It's interesting how connections are made. A few months ago, my husband and I went to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, PA. While my husband was playing craps, I wandered off to the Fusion Lounge. (I chose it because it was orange.) ... Continue Reading →
"Whether it’s Tiger or other fallen stars, I’ve always viewed their travails like everyone else on the outside, with a mix of fascination and judgmental superiority."I admit it. The thrill-seeking me would love to be a star. The money, glamor, and excitement would make it a tough opportunity to turn down. However, the highly sensitive,... Continue Reading →
"I know that the camera long ago acted as a shield between me and the outside world." If creative folks need an outlet to carry on, are we attempting to hide behind or step forth? I'm driven to write and paint to express what I can't otherwise seem to relay.Does that mean something is wrong with me? ... Continue Reading →
"I know some writers who like to talk about it more than they do it, who've been writing a book for ten years."If you've been following my blog, you know that I've been writing novels for over twenty years. I've also been working full time, among other things that tend to suck up time. One... Continue Reading →
The scarecrow could not understand why she wished to leave this beautiful country and go back to the gray place called Kansas. "That's because you have no brains," answered the girl. "No, matter how dreary and gray our homes are, people would rather live there than anywhere else. There is no place like home."L. Frank BaumAlmost... Continue Reading →
"It's a dangerous thing to believe that one part of you is at war with another. It's not a good message to teach children; it leads to all kinds of trouble."Growing up in the Deep South during the decade of free love and the one that followed, I was taught that my body was the... Continue Reading →
