Tag Archives: writing

Return of the Writeamatrix (who compares Turkish and U.S. academe)

Posted on January 14, 2012 by lizcameron

I quickly slurp down my cay, anticipating the whipcracking Writeamatrix to crack me up any moment now.  As you may recall, she is the academic dominatrix in my head who wants me to, in no uncertain terms, GET BACK TO … Continue reading →

Posted in A Karagöz puppet battle, Academic hell, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged , , , , , , | 5 Comments

The Writematrix Makes Her Presence Known (even Karagöz is cowering)

Posted on January 14, 2012 by lizcameron

It’s about 3 a.m., the wind is blowing fiercely outside.  I can hear the ocean from here – even though it is across the street.  The waves are crashing on the sea wall.  It is a comforting moment to feel … Continue reading →

Posted in A Karagöz puppet battle, Academic hell, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged , , , , | 9 Comments

Back to life, back to reality: On Rumi, writing and tripe (yes, tripe)

Posted on January 13, 2012 by lizcameron

It’s the day after my tenure hearing, and I am feeling relieved. Yes, I have a couple of months to wait for the official letter…but in the meantime, it’s back to life, back to reality.  I have manuscripts to finish, … Continue reading →

Posted in On writing about my life with the Karagöz puppets, Visits from the Karagöz puppets | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments