Comments on: The Art of Friends, Not Rivals: Shannon Hale and Stephenie Meyer

By: Darlene

Darlene — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 02:00:05 +0000

I really enjoyed this, Mahonri. I love seeing people support each other in their art, especially emotionally.

And by the way, it is my dearest daydream to be invited to The Special Retreat–for that very reason. Rubbing shoulders with other LDS artists is my very favorite thing to do.

By: Brook Davis Andreoli

Brook Davis Andreoli — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:45:08 +0000

Mahonri!

My friend just sent this article to me about two of our favorite authors. I was so pleased to see your name at the top!! Beautifully written.

By: Mahonri Stewart

Mahonri Stewart — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:51:28 +0000

Oh, don’t worry, I wasn’t taking Duly Impressed seriously. Just clarifying. :]

By: S.P. Bailey

S.P. Bailey — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:31:46 +0000

Don’t be too hard on “Duly Impressed.” Tone on the internet is tough, I took the comment as a good-natured joke, and I was duly amused.

On the other hand, I would never, ever take such jabs. (No hard feelings, Mormon Artists Foundation, about the semi-annual retreat … I have moved around a lot … You probably didn’t have a current address … I totally understand … Call me!)

By: Tyler Chadwick

Tyler Chadwick — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:10:00 +0000

Sounds like a great experience. I think this is something we as Mormon artists and critics all need–a sense of flesh and blood (or even digital) community to keep us, our art, and our views of art grounded. Thanks for sharing.

By: Mahonri Stewart

Mahonri Stewart — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:23:46 +0000

Oh, it’s not so secret. Meridian Magazine has done an article on it a couple of times.

By: Wm Morris

Wm Morris — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:55:00 +0000

Oh, wow a sarcastic jab that uses a not-so-subtle Book of Mormon reference.

Sadly, you weren’t brave enough to sign with your own name so they can’t put out a hit on you.

{insert rolls-eyes smiley here]

By: Duly Impressed

Duly Impressed — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 19:02:27 +0000

I think it’s awesome that there are secret meetings being held by Mormon Artists! Keep up the good work, Jim and Doug, maybe you’ll find the right combination.

By: Patricia Karamesines

Patricia Karamesines — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:19:11 +0000

Thanks for this, Mahonri. An important course correction.

By: Kent Larsen

Kent Larsen — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:53:37 +0000

“congregation of this group of Mormon Artists” — wow, that’s a concept.

I hadn’t heard of the Mormon Artists Foundation or this retreat before. I’m quite jealous, and wish I could go!! It sounds delightful.