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Break Out, Go Ahead and Do It: Part I
I asked the Poet Laureate of Rockland, Maine, Carol Bachofner, to write about a poetic subject important to her. In this piece (which I am posting in two parts–today and then next Thursday), she...
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Read All About It Here: The Work-in-Progress Blog Tour Stop
UPDATE: just wanted to add in here that a new review is up for Doll God. Reviewer Gautami says “A few poems also comment on the scientific reality of life, yet the metaphysical and spirituality is...
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New Poems and Old Ancestors
Although I haven’t been writing this spring–on purpose, I might add–when I started my new poetry project last fall I focused on creating poems out of the genealogical research that I do for my family...
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You Wanted to Hear What That Flash Nonfiction Course Was Like?
Marie from 1WriteWay and I completed our Flash Essay on the Edge course. It was offered by Apiary Lit, which offers editorial services, as well as courses they call workshops. The course instructor was...
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The 30/30 Challenge of Tupelo Press, and How I Proved I Have a Screw Loose
I’ve gone and done it. I must be crazy. Throughout September, I will be “running” a poetry “marathon” for the Tupelo Press 30/30 project. By donating in recognition of my efforts, you will be...
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Three Questions: Luanne Castle
Luanne:Editor Jenn Monroe of Extract(s) lit magazine asked me some very thought-provoking questions in today’s interview. Also, check out the excerpt from Doll God also published May 1 in Extract(s):...
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Day 30 of Tupelo Press 30/30 Project: Where Did It Go? #poetry
DAY 30 LAST DAY OF THE 30/30 PROJECT FOR ME!! Reminding you that I will be taking down these 30 posts in the very near future :). Maybe you’ll see them in the future in some other form or “location.”...
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What Are Your Writing Customs?
Some of you probably remember a post by my friend poet and writer Carla McGill last year called “Poetry, Loss, and Grieving.” It’s a beautiful essay and has had a lot of readers. Carla just started her...
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Setting Memoir Parameters
Tiger sleeps in a cat cave on the couch Now that I have your attention with that cutie-face, I want to pick your brain. I’ve got a problem I haven’t yet figured out. What keeps me from finishing my...
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Bachofner on THE BOYFRIEND PROJECT
I’ve asked Maine poet Carol Bachofner to guest blog on here in the past. Since this is a big year for her, I’ve asked her to write again for this blog. My prediction: you are going to want to order The...
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