I’m Getting All the Jewel-Vibes from This News that Halsey’s First Poetry Collection Is Coming This September.

by McKenzie | Jul 6, 2020 | Blog, Literary Scene

Happy Monday, friends! I hope you’re all having a nice start to your week and are doing your best to keep your spirits high. I’ve been struggling a lot lately with all that’s going on in our world, as I’m sure many can agree with. Fortunately...

AWP Is This Week! Here’s How To Make The Most Of It.

by McKenzie | Mar 2, 2020 | Blog, Literary Scene

Happy Monday, friends! It’s the first full week of March, which for 2020 means it’s time for AWP. “AWP” stands for the Association of Writers and Writing Programs, and it hosts an annual writers’ conference, referred simply to as AWP....

Are You Telling Me—I Could Go for a Writer’s Retreat at Stephen King’s House?

by McKenzie | Sep 26, 2019 | Blog, Literary Scene

Happy Thursday, friends! I hope you’re having a wonderful week. I know I already shared some news in the Potterverse this week, but now I have some news about a writer whose inspiration is as old as time for some young writers—including...

Tell Me Now: Is Harry Potter Coming to NYC?

by McKenzie | Sep 24, 2019 | Blog, Literary Scene

Happy Tuesday AGAIN, friends! Usually, I don’t post twice in one day, but for today, bear with me, because I already posted for motivation, and now I’m posting for fun. So, fellow fans, I have a question for you: Is Harry Potter coming to NYC? Rumor has...

“The Hunt for Red [Starbucks]” & A Friday Round-Up

by McKenzie | Sep 20, 2019 | Achievements, Publications, and Writing Challenges, Blog, Literary Scene, Newsletter

Happy Friday, friends! I hope you’ve had a wonderful week and have amazing plans for your weekend. Me, I don’t have particular plans, but my friends do! On Saturday, one of my friends is celebrating their birthday (shoutout: Happy Birthday, Jenn!), and one...

Celebrate with Me! I’m a Poetry Reader for Muzzle Magazine!

by McKenzie | Sep 17, 2019 | Achievements, Publications, and Writing Challenges, Blog, Literary Scene

Happy Tuesday, friends! I hope you’re having a wonderful start to your week, because I know I am! Fall is almost here, I’ve been writing daily, and I just received wonderful news: I’m one of four new Poetry Readers for Muzzle Magazine! I’m so...