Summer publication - Baltimore Review
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Dec 5, 20232 min
From the Bookshelves: some blue, a little spur
In the collection some blue, a little spur (Uncollected Press, 2023), poet Kris Falcon delves deep into the human psyche...
Oct 13, 20233 min
Creating Autumnal Myths: A Poetry Exercise
Here in Silicon Valley, the incredible heat wave of last week has passed and the cooler breezes of autumn are here. I'm enchanted. As I...
Oct 6, 20233 min
Harvest of Words: A Poetry Exercise
When I lived on the East Coast, I looked forward to the abundance of fall leaves each year. My girls and I would gather them, creating...
Sep 16, 20233 min
Ode to the End of Summer: An exercise
Summer is almost over, and every year it's a bittersweet feeling. The end of a season, shadows growing longer, gold-tinted dusks--even...
Sep 1, 20234 min
Summer Adventure: A narrative poem writing exercise
Summer is often painted with a brush of adventure. There's something about this season, probably stemming from the time off school as...
Apr 30, 20231 min
Poems: Three Poems by Dara
During National Poetry Month, I'm celebrating by sharing poems from community members and newsletter subscribers! Today is the final day...
Apr 27, 20231 min
Poems: Two Poems by Floi Baker
During National Poetry Month, I'm celebrating by sharing poems from community members and newsletter subscribers! I'm so happy to share...
Apr 26, 20231 min
Learn to Write a Golden Shovel!
Poetry forms can feel intimidating. We remember counting syllables, looking at meter, and trying to figure out if we're looking at a...
Apr 24, 20231 min
National Poetry Month Project: Door Hangers
My friend and poet Deborah LeFalle told me about one of the ways she celebrates National Poetry Month, then she made some for me with my...
Apr 19, 20232 min
Poem: Achillea Outside My Window by Deborah LeFalle
During National Poetry Month, I'm celebrating by sharing poems from community members and newsletter subscribers! If you'd like to...
Apr 15, 20232 min
A Trio of Poems by Flo Oy Wong
During National Poetry Month, I'm celebrating by sharing poems from community members and newsletter subscribers! If you'd like to...
Apr 11, 20231 min
Poem: Kitchen Colors by Lisa Scott-Ponce
I'm happy to continue sharing poems from community members and newsletter subscribers during National Poetry Month with this piece from...
Apr 7, 20231 min
Poem: Agapanthus by Caroline Lindley
During National Poetry Month, I'm celebrating by sharing poems from community members and newsletter subscribers! If you'd like to...
Apr 3, 20233 min
Poetry in National Poetry Month!
Greetings and Happy National Poetry Month! I'm excited to kick off my April blog posts with poetry during this month dedicated to...
Mar 20, 20232 min
Places to Take Creative Writing Workshops & Classes Online in 2023 (PART FOUR)
This week brings the fourth installment of places through which you can take creative writing workshops and classes online! If you have a...
Mar 6, 20232 min
Places to Take Creative Writing Workshops & Classes Online in 2023 (PART TWO)
This week continues the list of place to take creative writing workshop and classes online. I'll keep adding to this list throughout the...
Feb 20, 20232 min
Fueled by the Poetry of Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley lived over 200 years ago. Born a slave, she was purchased by the Wheatley family and brought to Boston. The family gave...
Feb 8, 20231 min
Upcoming Generative Workshop
Hello, creatives! To say THANK YOU to everyone who supports my writing and creative life by reserving a copy of my forthcoming chapbook,...
Feb 6, 20233 min
Learn How to Write a Pantoum!
I try to write a poem every day. Some days, the poem pours out of me, and I could write line after line without too much struggle. Other...
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