Laughter

We're a little over halfway through August! How is everyone doing on meeting goals and finishing up their summer plans? I met the deadline for the Write Like You're Alive challenge, and then life tipped sideways, so my goal is to get back to it and finish strong. The Poetry Postcard Festival, a new notebook, … Continue reading Laughter

Shower Thoughts

Today in the shower, where I do most of my best thinking, I was whining softly to myself about how tired I am, how hard I'm fighting with myself to stay positive and outraged, walking the fine line of anger and activism, how I can't focus on plots or stanzas because of this administration and … Continue reading Shower Thoughts

Kidnapped

I want to share I got my first 5-star review on Amazon for Terracotta Pomegranate! What a wonderful feeling to know my words connected with someone out there, and she noticed the birds! The smoke here is thick, and I can't remember the last time I saw the blue of the sky. It's making me … Continue reading Kidnapped

Keep Calm and Write On

Not everyone in the writing community has support or resources. You know this. Not a revelation. The #writestuff twitter chat this week stumbled upon another commonality. Many (not all, but more than I expected) of us are chronically ill, whether diagnosed or stuck in the something-is-wrong-but-what stage. How do you find time or motivation to … Continue reading Keep Calm and Write On

Rhubarb Wine

Man, I've missed writing on this. I'm doing the Zoetic Press Write Like You're Alive challenge this month, cranking out marginal first drafts to upload to their site. My goal was to write a short story every day, but I failed yesterday by only getting finished the beginning of a story. You can read last … Continue reading Rhubarb Wine

Terracotta Pomegranate

My parents divorced when I was two. Both of them were young and addicted and mentally ill. One of those would be enough to make parenting difficult, but the combination...well. I give my mother credit for trying very hard. When I was thirteen or so, my father re-entered my life. He brought with him a … Continue reading Terracotta Pomegranate

The West End

I'm in Seattle this weekend, but I wouldn't leave you hanging! Here's the next installment. If you need to catch up or start at the beginning, there's a Table of Contents to each week's link: here. The West End The meandering path taken by a thief is called a foxtrot. Jackie was a … Continue reading The West End

A Murmur

Writerly Update: My poetry chapbook, Terracotta Pomegranate, is finished and in review. I've never done this before, so I can't slap down a timeline for availability, but my hope is before August 1st. I'll keep you updated, but in the meantime, you can sign up for a patreon tier offering discounts and other fun ways … Continue reading A Murmur

Author Interview – Tui Snider

Buckle in, readers! I took a leap and asked Tui Snider to come do an interview about her latest book. It's non-fiction, which is a departure from our poetry and fantasy - BUT, it's about graveyards and symbols and all the fun stuff you didn't even know you didn't know, so let's go! First, an … Continue reading Author Interview – Tui Snider

The Stalks

I'm working ahead on this story, and I'm approaching the middle where it threatens to sag, as middles are wont to do. I've broken out the posterboard and sticky notes like breadcrumbs or pebbles to help me find the correct path. I'll share a post on this process soon, but I also want to try … Continue reading The Stalks