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Libby Stott

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Spirituality, Poetry, Self Help

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Dante, Spenser, Ben Jonson, Donald Justice

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November 2013

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A native Oklahoman, I grew up as a devout churchgoer in the Disciples of Christ Church. I didn't realize how conservative our church was, at least partly because the town was dominated by Baptists--and they couldn't even dance! (I loved to dance.)

In my own pilgrim's progress, I have traveled from Fanaticism to Despair to Agnosticism to Faith and Hope of a sort, akin to the Taoist "great faith, great doubt, great effort." And boy have I hit a lot of potholes along the way (not surprising for someone living in Oklahoma).

For me, books and literature have been both a comfort and a challenge, a way to express myself and to connect with others. And sometimes, even a way to dance.

I am currently working on a comic novel--but not a graphic one--cal ...more

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Libby Stott I can't believe I'm saying this when I procrastinate and hem and haw before I actually write, but my answer is "the joy of writing." And after the wor…moreI can't believe I'm saying this when I procrastinate and hem and haw before I actually write, but my answer is "the joy of writing." And after the work has been produced, the best thing would be, "having told my story."(less)

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Libby Stott Hard to say. I usually preferred reading about friendships rather than romantic couples, e.g. Watson and Holmes. Then there is Virgil and Dante, real …moreHard to say. I usually preferred reading about friendships rather than romantic couples, e.g. Watson and Holmes. Then there is Virgil and Dante, real people presented fictionally.(less)

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Dancing with a Baptist

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Hi there.

I recently launched a website at www.lit-by-lib.com.

There I talk about lit and life, and I hope to hear back from you.

I do hope that you will check it out.

Take care,
Libby

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