A question for my f-list.

[johnny9fingers]

Rereading some of my previous entries I have come to the conclusion that I write the way I want to write: I quite like my prose, despite the obvious lack of copy-editing. But this brought up other questions, amongst them being whose prose (on my f-list) do I rate?

And then I wondered who other folks on my f-list rated.

So the question is this: of all the folk on your f-lists, whose prose do people regard highly? The rules are as follows: you may not nominate yourself as it is taken for granted that you write the way you want to write; nor may you nominate me, as I am already assured of my writing's aesthetic qualities.

My first nomination is kdotdammit. I enjoy her writing immensely. (Her old man can certainly spin a sentence or two as well.)

Please keep in mind this is about style, not substance. This ain't about who thinks best, but more about who puts it down most entertainingly on the page. Who do you enjoy reading, and (if you can be bothered) why?

Comments

[tripinthehead33.livejournal.com]

I enjoy your writing first of all, but that's aside from your request. Given that, young amyexkith on my list. In addition to being wise beyond her years and intelligent, she's also gifted with writing. Which always makes her thoughts and writings a pleasure to read, even if it is just a rant from a bad day.

[johnny9fingers.livejournal.com]

I will watch her blog then.

[johnny9fingers.livejournal.com]

Everything of anosognosia's I've read I've liked. He's on my f-list as is the_new_lemon. I fear I may not have seen all their entries as though they are on my list, I am not on theirs, and may be filtered from some things.

But I shall pay attention nevertheless.

[cbertsch.livejournal.com]

Some of my favorite LJ "Friends" have either stopped writing here altogether or slowed to an infrequent drip. But there are still some who are going strong. I really like flw's entries, which are wickedly funny and express political views that I typically endorse but am too cautious to state so boldly. imomus is someone I follow with great interest, though it's not a mutual friendship -- he's a musician with some very dedicated fans -- because his entries are always stimulating to look at. There are plenty of others I follow with great interest, but because it's more of a personal thing, I have a hard time thinking about them objectively.

[johnny9fingers.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I will check 'em both out. [Tips Hat.]

[vlion.livejournal.com]

Witty. Hrm. I'm fond of fountaingirl's writing.

[johnny9fingers.livejournal.com]

Will add her to enable me to read her stuff.
Many thanks.

[kdotdammit.livejournal.com]

You are very flattering. Thank you. I like reading Marc03 and quuf when he posts. Also I love Scream4noreason's photographs and his unabashed writing about his life and loves.

[kdotdammit.livejournal.com]

PS: My LJ friend scream4noreason posted a really great story today. I told him that you may be friending him and asked him to friend you back, since most of his entries are friends only. The story today from today is great writing, great storytelling.

[johnny9fingers.livejournal.com]

Many thanks. I have added scream4noreason to the list.
I'm looking forward to reading new writing. I wish shoarthing would write more on here, because I rate his prose (and poetry).

[scream4noreason.livejournal.com]

On kdotdammit's mention I took a look and like your writing so I added you!

[johnny9fingers.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I look forward to reading your writing.

[kdotdammit.livejournal.com]

He doesn't write much, but when he does, I love his writing -- Alec9. He wrote a fantastic story today in response to my Car Story: http://alec9.livejournal.com/64442.html?style=mine

[johnny9fingers.livejournal.com]

Much obliged, will check it out.