Chekhov's Mistress
Chekhov’s Mistress Has a New Mistress *Updated*
I’ve invited Scott Esposito, the brain behind Conversational Reading, to write for Chekhov’s Mistress. We’re both excited about the prospect of collaborating on one site and creating an interesting forum for literary commentary. Scott will maintain his existing site and contribute to CM as he pleases. We don’t know exactly how things will shape up, but I’m sure this represents a step forward for our little corner of the world.
As fans of Anton Chekhov know, the phrase “Chekhov’s Mistress” is a metaphor for literature, or more specifically, a passion for literature, coming from his quote “I look upon medicine as my lawful wife and literature as my mistress.” When I decided upon this name and to write about books, I had no idea how much I would enjoy it. Every day I look forward to reading what other literary blogs have to say and making my own contribution to the conversation.
Being a part of the lit-blog community has been something of a revelation for me. However, I’ve long felt that the ability to freely write and publish my views is more important than the concept of having my own individual site. Chekhov’s Mistress will maintain what I hope is a distinct voice no matter the number of authors, and I believe, like the piano and violin, the individuality of each writer will prove in concert to compliment the others’.
I am confident that Scott’s writing will enhance my own and will help Chekhov’s Mistress to resonate with those that share our passion. In time we will encourage other writers to join us and we welcome hearing from you if you like the site and have an interest in contributing.
Please welcome Scott (who is not really anyone’s mistress) to Chekhov’s Mistress!
Read widely, think well, and write often.
comments
Does this mean Scott is stopping his blog? A little more collaboration sounds like a great idea.
– derikb (01/14 at 11:32 AM)
Welcome, Scott! The more the merrier! I do enjoy co-authored blogs, and would invite more to mine except I talk too much already!
– susan (01/14 at 12:02 PM)
Derik,
Conversational Reading will remain my main blog. I’ll be trying to make my postings on CM distinct from what I’m doing on CV, and hopefully the collaborative aspect will offer some new opportunities.
– Scott (01/14 at 12:42 PM)
Ah, good to hear. Good luck to both of you.
– derikb (01/14 at 01:00 PM)
Excellent, you two! I look forward to seeing what y’all get up to.
– CAAF (01/14 at 03:12 PM)
Bud, what a great idea. Scott, I lok forward to catching you in both places.
– David Thayer (01/15 at 05:37 PM)
I look forward to being able to spell someday too.
– David Thayer (01/15 at 05:38 PM)
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