Julie Israel

About

This is the blog of an author/artist. Things are going to get creative.

I’m not too active here these days, but when I am, post mostly about my journey as an author, writing, the good advice, and sometimes the books I pick up along the way.

Art & mischief may follow.

A red-out poem

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“The Disillusionment of Ten O’Clock” by Wallace Stevens

A black, gold, and pink-out poem

Card for a friend

Postcard for a friend

54 responses to “About”

Virginia

July 13, 2012 at 3:56 am

Hi Julie, I just tagged you in a blog tag! If you want to participate, check it out 🙂 http://poetaofficium.wordpress.com/2012/07/13/blog-tag-and-im-it/

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David

July 26, 2012 at 7:26 pm

Wonderful quote and a lovely blog! I can’t wait to look around and read more.

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1. Julie Israel
  
  July 27, 2012 at 7:17 pm
  
  Glad you liked it 🙂 Oscar Wilde was a genius and I am always finding some new (to me) witty remark of his…
  
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  1. David
    
    July 28, 2012 at 6:03 am
    
    The Importance of Being Earnest is a timeless classic for me. Just brilliant.
    
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mspeacock89

November 20, 2012 at 2:43 am

In spite of the tit for tat that is this response, I feel it necessary to express how impressed I am by your own writing and the canny use of Wilde. Good luck with this book and i wish you speedy progress on your NaNoWriMo challenge, I wish I had the courage to take that on!

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1. Julie Israel
  
  November 24, 2012 at 10:23 pm
  
  Thank you very much for visiting and the encouragement…an unpublished writer thrives on such words! And thank you also for the good wishes with NaNo (it’s going well!)…I should like to return the favor by wishing you the same. Even if you aren’t doing the exact challenge (not doing it in November, or doing 1,000 words instead of 1,667, etc.), I think anybody can push themselves the way NaNo requires. It’s okay to be intimidated (goodness knows I still am)– you just have to set a goal and go after it!
  
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Word Sick

December 8, 2012 at 10:13 pm

what up Israel…what up indeed.

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1. Julie Israel
  
  December 11, 2012 at 4:38 pm
  
  Heh heh, I’m not sure if that’s a greeting or a cheers…either way, hello! and thanks very much for stopping by! 🙂
  
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indytony

January 5, 2013 at 3:39 pm

You have a very attractive site and I look forward to reading more of your work. I would slightly quibble with your take on Wilde’s quote. Writing is involved, detailed, even maddening at times, but certainly not hard work. Digging ditches is hard work. Sitting at a computer and punching key strokes is a walk in the park.

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1. Julie Israel
  
  January 5, 2013 at 4:08 pm
  
  Thank you very much for your reading and kind words.
  
  On writing, yes: it is perhaps not physically laborious, but I would argue it is far from a walk in the park. What writing lacks in physical demand it more than compensates for in mental work and challenges– and that is before you take into account the difficulties (money, work, lifestyle, etc.) of being a writer for a living. I like your word “maddening”. 🙂
  
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  1. Sky Sairyou
    
    January 9, 2013 at 3:22 pm
    
    “Maddening” indeed. So glad I stumbled upon your blog! So many interesting blogs and talents around. Where do we find the time to read them all?
    
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    1. Julie Israel
      
      January 9, 2013 at 4:54 pm
      
      A great poem begins thus: “Had we but world enough, and time…” It is actually intended to woo a lady (the poem is called “To His Coy Mistress”) but I find that same line cropping up to describe many aspects of life…blog reading being one of them!
      
      Thanks very much for reading and following– I look forward to the same! 🙂
      
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JodetteP

January 12, 2013 at 2:57 am

This quote made my day haha! Your post is so captivating really makes me want to explore more around your blog, this is such a great site! I am a young aspiring writer with a freshly made writing blog of my own. I would love if you could check it out 🙂
http://www.oursunshines.wordpress.com
thanks and good luck with your future writing endeavors!

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1. Julie Israel
  
  January 12, 2013 at 7:53 pm
  
  Hello Jodette! I’m glad you liked the quote– Wilde has infinite aphorisms but it is probably that one that has given me the most courage.
  
  Yay! I’m happy to connect with another aspiring writer and look forward to continued exchange 🙂
  
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yasniger

January 31, 2013 at 1:48 pm

Thanks for showing interest in what I put out too.
I sincerely hope you continue to find my works entertaining & pleasurable.
Be safe.

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Writing My Life Away

February 24, 2013 at 8:11 pm

I’m very interested in this room. I would like to stay please.

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1. Julie Israel
  
  February 24, 2013 at 8:49 pm
  
  You’re more than welcome to! Grab a chair and a book 🙂
  
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Ali

March 12, 2013 at 10:00 pm

Finding this blog has definitely been a highlight to my day. Excited to discover another great bibliophile blog and someone from my hometown! Hurray for Portlanders.

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1. Julie Israel
  
  March 13, 2013 at 6:34 pm
  
  I am delighted to hear that– and even more delighted to find another blog with a reading list 🙂 Thank you for your kind words and follow and I look forward to doing the same!
  
  (And yeah– go Portland!:))
  
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a girl who reads

April 27, 2013 at 12:45 am

I love your blog so I nominated you for A very inspiring blogger award! 🙂

http://findagirlwhoreads.wordpress.com/2013/04/27/nominated-again-is-it-april-fools-day/

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Sky Sairyou

May 3, 2013 at 1:25 pm

Just nominated you for The Sunshine Award. 😉

http://skysairyou.wordpress.com/2013/05/03/the-sunshine-award/

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1. Julie Israel
  
  May 3, 2013 at 9:44 pm
  
  Awesome! Thanks, Sky 🙂
  
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Emily Anne

May 5, 2013 at 7:56 am

I nominated you for an award! Check out http://unkilleddarlings.wordpress.com/2013/05/05/the-very-inspiring-blogger-award-nomination/ for more info. Keep up the good work 🙂

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1. Julie Israel
  
  May 14, 2013 at 9:06 pm
  
  Whoops! I somehow missed replying to this. Thanks, Emily, will be checking it out soon! 🙂
  
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  1. Emily Anne
    
    May 15, 2013 at 6:50 am
    
    Sure thing. Take your time 🙂
    
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whiteravensoars

May 14, 2013 at 10:59 am

I nominated you for the Shine On award http://anactofwriting.wordpress.com/2013/05/14/shine-on-award/

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1. Julie Israel
  
  May 14, 2013 at 9:10 pm
  
  Many thanks! Off to check it out~
  
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Daniel Budiarto

May 15, 2013 at 7:36 am

I don’t know if you do blog awards, but I’ve nominated you for the Liebster Award anyway. Please don’t feel obliged to respond; it’s just my way of letting you know that I appreciate your blog. 🙂

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1. Julie Israel
  
  May 16, 2013 at 10:16 am
  
  The awards seem to come in waves 😉 Thanks, Daniel, and congrats on earning it yourself.
  
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melissajanda

May 15, 2013 at 7:21 pm

Hi Julie. I nominated you for an award. If you are interested you can find the details in this post: http://melissajanda.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/more-awards-im-not-worthy/

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1. Julie Israel
  
  May 16, 2013 at 10:19 am
  
  Thanks, Melissa!
  
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Amy

May 28, 2013 at 7:36 am

I love your blog! all the best with it (:

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1. Julie Israel
  
  May 28, 2013 at 3:39 pm
  
  Thanks, Amy! 🙂
  
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  1. Amy
    
    May 29, 2013 at 6:07 am
    
    I have also nominated you for the Sunshine and Versatile Blogger Award- I know you’ve probably been nominated already by now so don’t feel obliged to reply, but if you are interested then follow the link here (: oh and congrats! Keep up the great work!
    http://raininglilies.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/the-liebster-award/
    
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    1. Julie Israel
      
      May 30, 2013 at 6:06 am
      
      How lovely! Thank you, Amy 🙂
      
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Professor VJ Duke

May 30, 2013 at 8:37 am

Oscar Wilde could definitely write…but what about his books?
~ Prof VJ

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1. Julie Israel
  
  May 30, 2013 at 5:34 pm
  
  The Picture of Dorian Gray is one of my favorites! Dripping with maxims!
  
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  1. Professor VJ Duke
    
    May 31, 2013 at 5:31 am
    
    I always found the book quite spooky!
    
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    1. Julie Israel
      
      June 1, 2013 at 12:17 pm
      
      A sure sign of good writing 😉 Pretty impressive when something you read can keep you up at night.
      
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      1. Professor VJ Duke
        
        June 1, 2013 at 5:19 pm
        
        And all morning too…
Lauren Mead

July 7, 2013 at 7:51 am

Hi Julie! You’ve won The Shine On award!

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Gwen Bristol

August 16, 2013 at 11:12 pm

I nominated you for a WordPress Family Award. 🙂

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1. Julie Israel
  
  August 17, 2013 at 4:55 am
  
  Lovely! Thank you, Gwen 🙂
  
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MN

May 5, 2014 at 12:35 am

Snazzy name, snazzy writing.

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1. Julie Israel
  
  May 5, 2014 at 3:44 pm
  
  Must be all those Snazzios I eat for breakfast.
  
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Yvo

June 22, 2014 at 7:50 pm

Hi Julie, I’ve just nominated you for a Very Inspiring Blogger award. 😀 Details are here: The Very Inspiring Blogger Award…

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vlandaman

December 15, 2014 at 6:42 am

Hi Julie, you have a beautiful blog! I enjoy it! The Best Regards!

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1. Julie Israel
  
  December 15, 2014 at 12:41 pm
  
  Hi Vlad! Thanks very much. I checked out yours as well and wow– I’m always impressed when someone so young connects with something they love and does it so well! Keep playing 🙂
  
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Rajagopal

January 17, 2015 at 3:39 am

Your site is interesting Julie and so is your surname…first time sighting a bubbly person (even though I have a few Jewish friends) with Israel as surname. Look forward to reading more of yours…best wishes…Raj.

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1. Julie Israel
  
  January 17, 2015 at 12:44 pm
  
  Many thanks, Raj! I have only ever encountered one person with the last name Israel I was not related to– and incidentally, she was more bubbly than me 😉
  
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The Professionally Depressed Professional

February 8, 2015 at 10:28 am

I was very intrigued by your Gravatar and that you indicated you parler la Franglais like me aussi! I’m half French, half Finnish, who married and Italian/Scot . . . in essence my boys are “mutts” . . . not the Hungry Games kind of mutts, but you know what I mean . . . they’re a mixed breed! Look forward to reading more on your blog! Cheers!

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1. Julie Israel
  
  February 8, 2015 at 12:47 pm
  
  Enchantée! It is always a delight to meet a fellow Francophone (especially one who indulges my bad Franglais) 😉 You must have quite an arsenal of languages under your belt! Very cool. And I can only imagine the amazing cultural crossover! Thank you for stopping by 🙂
  
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alexraphael

July 8, 2017 at 12:25 pm

Liking your blog. New fan and follower.

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1. Julie Israel
  
  July 8, 2017 at 5:46 pm
  
  Happy to hear it! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
  
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