AB - To blog or not to blog, this is the question.

AB - How would you characterize your blog you should describe it to one of us, i.e. another blogger?

NP - *fait accompli*, now  three and a half years old, has had a number of incarnations. At first it focused on publishing excerpts from over 30 years of my literary notebooks (a selection (forthcoming as a book from Heretical Texts), then a stint of reviews of mostly art shows and poetry readings, and most recently, for almost a year, a series of "contradictory" aphorisms called Contradicta. Even from the beginning, *fait accompli* was a variety show that included my infamous *crush list*, which announced new blogs, as well as listings of readings, art shows and new  books of poetry.

AB - I sometimes regard my blog as a safe place where I can meet my chosen people, is this the same for you?

NP - In a way, yes. My blog offers me a way to mostly cheer, sometimes jeer, from the sidelines (most of the jeers have been aimed at George W. Bush). *fait accompli* provides a way for me to join in and stay home and write at the same  time.

AB - I am wondering do we sometimes forget that personal remarks, notes, poems are there for everybody to be seen?

NP - This is the part I  like best. I get tired of talking to myself with no chance of someone eavesdropping.

AB - Do you post many poems on your blog? Is there an actual difference in-between publishing online, mainly through a blog, or printed publishing?

NP - If you consider my Contradicta  poems, yes. I usually publish my occasional warbles into song on the collaborative blog As/Is, where you will find the likes of Sheila Murphy and other excellent poets. As/Is is an ongoing amateur hour- tons of fun all the time. (I treasure my amateur status, by the way.)

AB - What kind of actual or immaterial feedback do you receive from publishing online through a blog?

NP - I receive much more feedback as a result of by blog than I ever received publishing books or in magazines. It's a warmer, less competitive environment, so far. It reminds me of mimeo publishing in the 60's before that became so "important" and snobby. I have received much encouragement and an occasional piece of advice. Sometimes I get advice from my friends Nico Vassilakis, David Shapiro and Ray DiPalma. I have received many invitations to publish online and magazines. One from you, that is still outstanding, that I do promise to follow  through on as soon as my current book has been edited and proofed! I want to join the Poet's Corner!

AB - What do you think of the Blogosphere when related to blogs that deal with poetry?

NP - I love, admire and enjoy the poetry blogosphere immensely. I've always dreamed of poetry universe where all and any could join in.  I despise the business as usual snobbism and elitism of the print poetry world. I have always felt this way. I publish books because I am part of that world, but possibly it has hurt me more than it has helped me. It's just that I love books so much I also want and wanted to be part of that world. I don't feel so ambivalent (yet!) about blogs.

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