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Time to Rest and Renew
This past week we went to Cali for one night for work. That was exhausting, especially with the stressful traffic. I also worked more on the memoir. I feel as if I have two unpublished books just...
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The Strategic Poet: Diane Lockward’s Latest Craft Book
No poet could ever suffer from writer’s block when she has access to any of Diane Lockward’s phenomenal craft books. Now she has published her fourth, The Strategic Poet. The book is a #1 New Release...
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Why I’m Not Writing, Probably
2021 is a weird writing period for me. I am awaiting presales of my new poetry book in May (release is scheduled for September 2022). I have sent out my memoir to see what happens to it. That will...
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New Poem Up at Feral: A Journal of Poetry & Art
Grateful this morning to Feral: A Journal of Poetry & Art and editor Beth Gordon for publishing one of my Little Red poems. WHAT HAPPENS IN THE DARK WHEN IT’S COLD OUTSIDE I hope you enjoy this new...
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My Essay Published by North Meridian Review
This news has been in process for some time, but I’m thrilled to share an essay I wrote about the loss of retail business, featuring my hometown Kalamazoo, Michigan. I am so thankful to editor Wesley...
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Two Poems Published by Saranac Review
In April 2019, I had two poems accepted by the Saranac Review. Then crickets. All through that year and then the first year of the pandemic, also: nothing from them. I didn’t want to withdraw the...
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3 Poems Up at Furious Gazelle and More Writing News
Hope everyone who celebrates Christmas had a lovely one. My daughter’s in-laws had us over for an Italian Christmas feast, including gluten free versions for the gardener. We had a wonderful time,...
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“The Gamemaster and the Reluctant Daughter” Published by Rind Literary Magazine
The editors at Rind Literary Magazine have published my creative nonfiction piece, “The Gamemaster and the Reluctant Daughter,” in the new issue, #15. You can find it, beginning on page 33, here: RIND:...
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New Poem Up at Tipton Poetry Journal
Grateful to Tipton Poetry Journal and editor Barry Harris for publishing one of my Little Red poems. Thanks for meeting me for coffee Thrilled to get one of my reds in this journal. The poem is on page...
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The Strategic Poet: Diane Lockward’s Latest Craft Book
No poet could ever suffer from writer’s block when she has access to any of Diane Lockward’s phenomenal craft books. Now she has published her fourth, The Strategic Poet. The book is a #1 New Release...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why I’m Not Writing, Probably
2021 is a weird writing period for me. I am awaiting presales of my new poetry book in May (release is scheduled for September 2022). I have sent out my memoir to see what happens to it. That will...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Poem Up at Feral: A Journal of Poetry & Art
Grateful this morning to Feral: A Journal of Poetry & Art and editor Beth Gordon for publishing one of my Little Red poems. WHAT HAPPENS IN THE DARK WHEN IT’S COLD OUTSIDE I hope you enjoy this new...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My Essay Published by North Meridian Review
This news has been in process for some time, but I’m thrilled to share an essay I wrote about the loss of retail business, featuring my hometown Kalamazoo, Michigan. I am so thankful to editor Wesley...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Two Poems Published by Saranac Review
In April 2019, I had two poems accepted by the Saranac Review. Then crickets. All through that year and then the first year of the pandemic, also: nothing from them. I didn’t want to withdraw the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
3 Poems Up at Furious Gazelle and More Writing News
Hope everyone who celebrates Christmas had a lovely one. My daughter’s in-laws had us over for an Italian Christmas feast, including gluten free versions for the gardener. We had a wonderful time,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
“The Gamemaster and the Reluctant Daughter” Published by Rind Literary Magazine
The editors at Rind Literary Magazine have published my creative nonfiction piece, “The Gamemaster and the Reluctant Daughter,” in the new issue, #15. You can find it, beginning on page 33, here: RIND:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Poem Up at Tipton Poetry Journal
Grateful to Tipton Poetry Journal and editor Barry Harris for publishing one of my Little Red poems. Thanks for meeting me for coffee Thrilled to get one of my reds in this journal. The poem is on page...
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Cover Reveal of Rooted and Winged
Finishing Line Press has revealed the new cover of my full-length collection Rooted and Winged. PRE-ORDER HERE Release date: September 9 Book description: The poems of Rooted and Winged explore the...
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When I Got Kicked Out of Girl Scouts
Last week Liz Gauffreau posted a story from her childhood with an image of herself in Girl Scout uniform. Wow, did that ever send me back in time! If you’re familiar with the Girl Scouts, you know that...
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Presales Now for Rooted and Winged
My full-length collection Rooted and Winged needs your help. (Please forgive the drama!) PRE-ORDER HERE Release date: September 9 Book description: The poems of Rooted and Winged explore the emotional...
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