Welcome to The Proximal Eye.  I’m dedicating this blog to book reviews, commentary about art, film, sometimes music.  You might ask what my qualifications are.  Well, I’ve published ten novels, scores of short stories, and reviews in several magazines.  I’ve been publishing professionally since 1990, nominated for a couple of awards (didn’t win any), and have conducted workshops and seminars.  I was president of the Missouri Center for the Book for a number of years.  Beyond that, I’ve been an avid reader for most of my conscious life.

If you’re interested in my other notions, thoughts, opinions, and personal matters, please go to my website at Mark W. Tiedemann.

I live in St. Louis, MO with my companion, our dog, and a constellation of some of the best friends possible.  For whatever reason, some folks find my opinions worthwhile.  I hope, at least, you will not be bored.