Achievements, Publications, and Writing Challenges
A New Poem: Social Distancing & What’s Left Of It—
SOCIAL DISTANCE & WHAT'S LEFT--- I look out my windows, check social media, more often than I should, & wonder where the parked cars have gone, also too often, question if there is somewhere I could have gone, too. Out there, I know, someone is sleeping, more...
Poem of the Day & Remembering Ralph Angel
Happy Tuesday, friends. I hope you enjoyed your day and did something you love today. I mentioned yesterday that I'm diving more deeply back into my reading and writing, including sharing poetry during these uncertain times. On March 9th, the press where I used to...
The Coronavirus & A Poem of the Day: Jennifer Jackson Berry
Hi friends! Happy Monday night. I know the world is strange and unpredictable right now, and I know we're all going through a lot. But I hope you're doing okay, wherever you are, and you are still finding some joy in your days. Me, I've been focusing on getting my...
AWP Is This Week! Here’s How To Make The Most Of It.
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. It's a massive conference, one...
Reading Louise Glück: 4 Days until Halloween
Happy Sunday, friends! I hope you're having a relaxing weekend. Today, we're going trick-or-treating in a neighborhood nearby with friends, and we're also planning to go to Chicago's Botanical Gardens to see their annual 1000 glowing Jack-o-lanterns display. What are...
Reading Rae Armantrout: 5 Days until Halloween
Apple cider, fall leaves & crisp air, jack-o-lanterns a'glow---These are a few of my favorite, spookiest things... Happy Saturday, friends! If you've been here for a while, you know how much I love Halloween. And I also love countdowns. So--- To showcase the five...
It’s the “Almost Halloween” Friday Round-Up!
Happy Friday, friends! I hope you've had a wonderful week. I know in the last couple weeks I've been a bit off my game as far as posting regularly. I've had good reasons---family stuff, birthdays, travel, illness---but that doesn't mean I feel good about not writing...
Birthday Weekend Round-Up!
Hi friends! Happy Friday! I hope you've had a wonderful week! It's been almost two weeks since my last post. Last week was quite the week, and I did very little writing. This week has been all about catching up and getting back in the rhythm, so again, very little...
Literary Scene
A New Poem: Social Distancing & What’s Left Of It—
Happy Monday, all! Here’s a new poem, by me, about social distancing and the ongoing pandemic, while trying to find new beauty in the world. Enjoy.
Poem of the Day & Remembering Ralph Angel
Happy Tuesday. In memory of Ralph Angel tonight, here are several of his poems from his collection, YOUR MOON, from New Issues Poetry and Prose. Enjoy.
The Coronavirus & A Poem of the Day: Jennifer Jackson Berry
Happy Monday, friends! In an effort to share a little beauty during these difficult times, I’m bringing back my Poem of the Day series. Today: Jennifer Jackson Berry’s “I Lost Our Baby.” Enjoy.
AWP Is This Week! Here’s How To Make The Most Of It.
Welcome to AWP 2020 week in San Antonio, Texas! Though I won’t be able to attend, I wanted to share my favorite tips and tricks for navigating the conference successfully, and my recommendations for this year’s top panels, readings, and new book releases. Enjoy! #AWP #AWP2020
Reading Louise Glück: 4 Days until Halloween
“And the wife leaning out the window
with her hand extended, as in payment,
and the seeds
distinct, gold, calling”
– from Louise Glück’s “All Hallows.”
Enjoy! We have four more days until Halloween!
Reading Rae Armantrout: 5 Days until Halloween
“Haunted, they say, believing
the soft, shifty
dunes are made up
of…” – from “Djinn” by Rae Armantrout. Enjoy! We have 5 more days until Halloween!
It’s the “Almost Halloween” Friday Round-Up!
TGIF, friends! I hope you had a wonderful week! This week, I had the pleasure of writing in entertainment and reflecting on my poetry, in addition to my usual trending pieces. Enjoy!
Birthday Weekend Round-Up!
Happy Friday, friends! Here are TWO weeks’ worth of content; I hope you enjoy these! In the meantime, tell me about your favorite things this fall, and how you’re preparing for NaNoWriMo!
Newsletter
A New Poem: Social Distancing & What’s Left Of It—
Happy Monday, all! Here’s a new poem, by me, about social distancing and the ongoing pandemic, while trying to find new beauty in the world. Enjoy.
Poem of the Day & Remembering Ralph Angel
Happy Tuesday. In memory of Ralph Angel tonight, here are several of his poems from his collection, YOUR MOON, from New Issues Poetry and Prose. Enjoy.
The Coronavirus & A Poem of the Day: Jennifer Jackson Berry
Happy Monday, friends! In an effort to share a little beauty during these difficult times, I’m bringing back my Poem of the Day series. Today: Jennifer Jackson Berry’s “I Lost Our Baby.” Enjoy.
AWP Is This Week! Here’s How To Make The Most Of It.
Welcome to AWP 2020 week in San Antonio, Texas! Though I won’t be able to attend, I wanted to share my favorite tips and tricks for navigating the conference successfully, and my recommendations for this year’s top panels, readings, and new book releases. Enjoy! #AWP #AWP2020
Reading Louise Glück: 4 Days until Halloween
“And the wife leaning out the window
with her hand extended, as in payment,
and the seeds
distinct, gold, calling”
– from Louise Glück’s “All Hallows.”
Enjoy! We have four more days until Halloween!
Reading Rae Armantrout: 5 Days until Halloween
“Haunted, they say, believing
the soft, shifty
dunes are made up
of…” – from “Djinn” by Rae Armantrout. Enjoy! We have 5 more days until Halloween!
It’s the “Almost Halloween” Friday Round-Up!
TGIF, friends! I hope you had a wonderful week! This week, I had the pleasure of writing in entertainment and reflecting on my poetry, in addition to my usual trending pieces. Enjoy!
Birthday Weekend Round-Up!
Happy Friday, friends! Here are TWO weeks’ worth of content; I hope you enjoy these! In the meantime, tell me about your favorite things this fall, and how you’re preparing for NaNoWriMo!
Reading and Poem of The Day
A New Poem: Social Distancing & What’s Left Of It—
Happy Monday, all! Here’s a new poem, by me, about social distancing and the ongoing pandemic, while trying to find new beauty in the world. Enjoy.
Poem of the Day & Remembering Ralph Angel
Happy Tuesday. In memory of Ralph Angel tonight, here are several of his poems from his collection, YOUR MOON, from New Issues Poetry and Prose. Enjoy.
The Coronavirus & A Poem of the Day: Jennifer Jackson Berry
Happy Monday, friends! In an effort to share a little beauty during these difficult times, I’m bringing back my Poem of the Day series. Today: Jennifer Jackson Berry’s “I Lost Our Baby.” Enjoy.
AWP Is This Week! Here’s How To Make The Most Of It.
Welcome to AWP 2020 week in San Antonio, Texas! Though I won’t be able to attend, I wanted to share my favorite tips and tricks for navigating the conference successfully, and my recommendations for this year’s top panels, readings, and new book releases. Enjoy! #AWP #AWP2020
Reading Louise Glück: 4 Days until Halloween
“And the wife leaning out the window
with her hand extended, as in payment,
and the seeds
distinct, gold, calling”
– from Louise Glück’s “All Hallows.”
Enjoy! We have four more days until Halloween!
Reading Rae Armantrout: 5 Days until Halloween
“Haunted, they say, believing
the soft, shifty
dunes are made up
of…” – from “Djinn” by Rae Armantrout. Enjoy! We have 5 more days until Halloween!
It’s the “Almost Halloween” Friday Round-Up!
TGIF, friends! I hope you had a wonderful week! This week, I had the pleasure of writing in entertainment and reflecting on my poetry, in addition to my usual trending pieces. Enjoy!
Birthday Weekend Round-Up!
Happy Friday, friends! Here are TWO weeks’ worth of content; I hope you enjoy these! In the meantime, tell me about your favorite things this fall, and how you’re preparing for NaNoWriMo!
Reviews
A New Poem: Social Distancing & What’s Left Of It—
Happy Monday, all! Here’s a new poem, by me, about social distancing and the ongoing pandemic, while trying to find new beauty in the world. Enjoy.
Poem of the Day & Remembering Ralph Angel
Happy Tuesday. In memory of Ralph Angel tonight, here are several of his poems from his collection, YOUR MOON, from New Issues Poetry and Prose. Enjoy.
The Coronavirus & A Poem of the Day: Jennifer Jackson Berry
Happy Monday, friends! In an effort to share a little beauty during these difficult times, I’m bringing back my Poem of the Day series. Today: Jennifer Jackson Berry’s “I Lost Our Baby.” Enjoy.
AWP Is This Week! Here’s How To Make The Most Of It.
Welcome to AWP 2020 week in San Antonio, Texas! Though I won’t be able to attend, I wanted to share my favorite tips and tricks for navigating the conference successfully, and my recommendations for this year’s top panels, readings, and new book releases. Enjoy! #AWP #AWP2020
Reading Louise Glück: 4 Days until Halloween
“And the wife leaning out the window
with her hand extended, as in payment,
and the seeds
distinct, gold, calling”
– from Louise Glück’s “All Hallows.”
Enjoy! We have four more days until Halloween!
Reading Rae Armantrout: 5 Days until Halloween
“Haunted, they say, believing
the soft, shifty
dunes are made up
of…” – from “Djinn” by Rae Armantrout. Enjoy! We have 5 more days until Halloween!
It’s the “Almost Halloween” Friday Round-Up!
TGIF, friends! I hope you had a wonderful week! This week, I had the pleasure of writing in entertainment and reflecting on my poetry, in addition to my usual trending pieces. Enjoy!
Birthday Weekend Round-Up!
Happy Friday, friends! Here are TWO weeks’ worth of content; I hope you enjoy these! In the meantime, tell me about your favorite things this fall, and how you’re preparing for NaNoWriMo!
Writing, Publishing, and Marketing Tips
A New Poem: Social Distancing & What’s Left Of It—
Happy Monday, all! Here’s a new poem, by me, about social distancing and the ongoing pandemic, while trying to find new beauty in the world. Enjoy.
Poem of the Day & Remembering Ralph Angel
Happy Tuesday. In memory of Ralph Angel tonight, here are several of his poems from his collection, YOUR MOON, from New Issues Poetry and Prose. Enjoy.
The Coronavirus & A Poem of the Day: Jennifer Jackson Berry
Happy Monday, friends! In an effort to share a little beauty during these difficult times, I’m bringing back my Poem of the Day series. Today: Jennifer Jackson Berry’s “I Lost Our Baby.” Enjoy.
AWP Is This Week! Here’s How To Make The Most Of It.
Welcome to AWP 2020 week in San Antonio, Texas! Though I won’t be able to attend, I wanted to share my favorite tips and tricks for navigating the conference successfully, and my recommendations for this year’s top panels, readings, and new book releases. Enjoy! #AWP #AWP2020
Reading Louise Glück: 4 Days until Halloween
“And the wife leaning out the window
with her hand extended, as in payment,
and the seeds
distinct, gold, calling”
– from Louise Glück’s “All Hallows.”
Enjoy! We have four more days until Halloween!
Reading Rae Armantrout: 5 Days until Halloween
“Haunted, they say, believing
the soft, shifty
dunes are made up
of…” – from “Djinn” by Rae Armantrout. Enjoy! We have 5 more days until Halloween!
It’s the “Almost Halloween” Friday Round-Up!
TGIF, friends! I hope you had a wonderful week! This week, I had the pleasure of writing in entertainment and reflecting on my poetry, in addition to my usual trending pieces. Enjoy!
Birthday Weekend Round-Up!
Happy Friday, friends! Here are TWO weeks’ worth of content; I hope you enjoy these! In the meantime, tell me about your favorite things this fall, and how you’re preparing for NaNoWriMo!