A Pause for Purpose Essay is Published!
Mark K February 1st, 2008
Exciting news! Through a series of stranger-than-fiction events, I was able to participate in a meeting with the founder of a new writer’s website called Redroom.com. The site features work by well-known authors such as Amy Tan, Khaled Hosseini, Maya Angelou, and Po Bronson as well as up-and-coming writers and bloggers. It’s an interesting concept, with the goal of “fostering a community between writers and readers.”
When I was describing my experiences with book groups (being the only male in a women’s group vs. starting a men’s group), the CEO of Redroom, Ivory Madison, told me that if I were to write an essay on the subject, she would publish it on her site.
I jumped at the opportunity and as a result, starting today, Feb. 3, my piece will be featured for a week on the home page at Redroom.com. The title is “Men Who Pause – Mark Krahling proves that men really can do book groups.
Please take a look at the essay at redroom.com. I’ll also post a copy at Pauseforpurpose.com where you can leave feedback, if you so desire. I’m hoping that the article will lead to more visitors for Pauseforpurpose and a lively exchange of ideas. – Mark
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Congratulations on the Redroom gig Mark! I checked it out this weekend and also got caught up on other postings you have on your site. Amusing and insightful stuff! Ironically, a few of the teachers at my high school have a book club. I think you’d get a kick out these guys as they are about your age and I get the feeling they actually finish the books they discuss! When the weather is warm, they do their meetings in the state? park nearby at beautiful spot overlooking a valley of pine trees. I’ve shown up a couple of times, but their level of intellect and grasp of minute details relating to so many different books and movies is a bit intimidating. On the positive side, everyone brings lawn chairs and cold beers and they usually do it on Fridays, so it is a nice way to start the weekend.
Keep up the good work! Pete