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Hello, Bodhi Peace, and welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions. I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are some pages that you might find helpful:

I hope you enjoy editing here and being a Wikipedian! Please sign your messages on discussion pages using four tildes (~~~~); this will automatically insert your username and the date. If you need help, check out Wikipedia:Questions, ask me on my talk page, or ask your question and then place {{helpme}} before the question on your talk page. Again, welcome! Λua∫Wi se ^(talk) 18:25, 20 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Two distinguished gentlemen, nice work. Mind you, I was rather hoping someone would have a free image of ZZ Top. ;) Alastair Haines (talk) 17:39, 30 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Concern regarding information about my 'Writing Style'

Hi Bodhi - just hoping I can help with some extra information as I'm a subject of an article, and realise I can't fairly input into it myself. (I tried, and it was reverted by yourself fearing a Conflict of Interest I hope I can persuade you is not the case). My reason for attempting to enhance the information is it finds its way into event biographies and so on, and it's not quite correct. Therefore, I've been advised to get in touch directly by the support team.

I'm really flattered Wikipedia sees fit to make a page for me, and would be happy to provide any details that could help deliver information your readers would find useful. As things stand, I have a slight issue with what's been written about my 'writing style'.

The section 'Writing Style' currently highlights the dropping of punctuation in one of my novels. I feel this gives a skewed view of my style, and that, actually, it's a technical device more than a style anyway.

I have used this device in some short stories and in "The Dig", but not throughout my work automatically. It is also worth noting that in one passage in "The Dig" - a conversation between the protagonist and his mother - I retained the use of speech marks to create a sense of a more conventional, staid dialogue. Therefore, I would be very grateful if the information under this heading gave a more accurate, broader view of my style in general rather than just the one specific device used only in some of my work.

If you're happy to note it, you might want to include the fact "The Dig" was also longlisted for the 2014 Kirkus Prize (U.S.) and the Warwick Prize 2014. I was also the Hay Festival Scritture Giovani 2008. My next book 'Cove' will be published by Granta this Autumn.

Do let me know if you feel able to adjust the entry to give a better sense of what I do, and please let me know if any information would be helpful for you to improve the page.

best,

Cynan Jones

Jc1975 auth (talk) 18:02, 7 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hey! I almost feel honored to help you in a achieving a more fair representation of yourself on Wikipedia. I see exactly what you mean about the whole thing being misrepresentative of the stories you have written. I look forward to reading "The Dig" and I found it because I suddenly thought to myself "Hey, these speech marks! They really necessary?" and was excited to find someone who wasn't afraid to move literature in new directions. Now I can see that the article hasn't exactly continued to be written into something longer, so that part on "writing style" really sticks out.... I can't wait to buy that book, now more than ever! I was also eager because I want to get back to my roots, which is half Welsh on my mom's side...

Back on topic, I hope to get to this soon. I'll look over the information you've given here and vet it for the article. I know how annoying it is to have something reverted, but I was just copying the edit history. Maybe you can understand why Wikipedia has that COI policy. You do need knowledgeable editors, though, to fix things! Bod (talk) 00:24, 8 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Bodhi, I totally understand the COI policy. I'm also pleased you're able to move things along. As I said, do let me know if you need any information from me that will help the page. Meanwhile, if you'd like me to send you a copy of "The Dig" to read, let me know where to mail it.

All the best, C. Jc1975 auth (talk) 10:43, 8 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, ya! That is such an awesome offer and a noble, caring gesture of you. I thought about it overnight and decided it's okay to just post my address so that you can mail me a copy. Can you give me a little personal message? I'm sure you're betting once I read it I'll be hooked on your stuff... I promise to mail you a copy of my first published work too (if you want it at all). Here:
- - 244 Calvin Place
  - Santa Cruz CA USA 95060-3126

My mom just got out of the hospital so things have been a bit dreary around here, could use a good story to get lost in. Again, grateful for this gesture. And... if you could let me know here when you mail it so I know not to go out and look for a copy in bookstores... --Bod (talk) 22:46, 8 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Hope things are getting better for your Mom. I've noted your address so you can delete it if you want now, and I'll get a book in the post at the end of the week. I'll let you know when it's on its way, (though I'm not sure my stuff is the right stuff to be lost in when things are dreary!) best, C. 31.50.163.4 (talk) 10:33, 10 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]