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J.Aleksandr Wootton

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J. Aleksandr Wootton is a poet, author, and book-worm ("hoards books in shelves and spare rooms; likes to sleep surrounded by them." Derivation, Old Tolkienic).

In his spare time, he chairs the folklore department at Lightfoot College.
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J.Aleksandr Wootton Aravis & Shasta from The Horse and His Boy. During most of the story they are not romantically involved (except in the shy, denial-peppered way common…moreAravis & Shasta from The Horse and His Boy. During most of the story they are not romantically involved (except in the shy, denial-peppered way common in pre-adolescence) and they are often arguing; each perceives the other as as a threat to his or her pride. But the book's final chapter has this to say about them:

"Aravis had many quarrels (and, I am sorry to say, even fights) with Shasta, but they always made it up again: so that years later, when they were grown-up, they were so used to quarreling and making it up again that they got married so as to go on doing it more conveniently."(less)
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“Live in the moment... but don't be led by the moment, or the people who belong to it.”
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“The November evening had a bite; it nibbled not-quite-gently at her cheeks and ears. In Virginia the late autumn was a lover, still, but a dangerous one.”
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J.Aleksandr Wootton Sørina wrote: "I'm looking for a recommendation: I'd like a lovely little collection of poetry celebrating the beauties of the body. A sweet little hardback (like the Everyman's Pocket Poetry editions) would be n..."

Ooh - I wish I did! When you find it, let me know; and if you don't, let's put that in the project queue to issue a CFS for.


Sørina I'm looking for a recommendation: I'd like a lovely little collection of poetry celebrating the beauties of the body. A sweet little hardback (like the Everyman's Pocket Poetry editions) would be nice, and I'd prefer an anthology rather than a single-authored collection. Do you have any suggestions?


Majenta Hello, J. Aleksandr! Thanks for the Friend Request--I accept! Congratulations on your publishing success! I like your definition of 'bookworm,' er, 'bookdragon,' and your quote by Carol Shields! I can't believe I've never seen that before, it's so perfect--thank you for having it among your quotes for me to find! I hope you're having a good weekend and will have a good week ahead.

Best wishes from Majenta


Richard Ward Hello J. Aleksandr,

Thank you for accepting my friend request. Have a great day and good luck to your writing endeavors!

Richard


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