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February is here. A short month with a lot on its shoulders. We have Valentine's Day, which, no matter your feelings on the holiday, can...

I’ve had a recurring nightmare since I was in kindergarten. The dream is inextricably linked to a trip my Brownie troop took. I don’t...

Description is one of the foundational elements of writing. Basic sentence structure and grammar help readers understand your writing,...

The concept of the Muses comes to us from Ancient Greco-Roman mythology. According to the most popular tale, Zeus, in his usual fashion,...

Here's a photo prompt for the week. What happens when two people see each other for the first time? Love? Hate? Fear? Envy? For me, this...

I love to use a prompt along with a picture! Use either or a combination of both to kick start your writing! I'll also be posting a quick...

Happy Father's Day! To help celebrate all the fathers in our lives, here's a little writing inspiration using a photograph of a man and...

Today is Earth Day, and this year marks the 50th annual celebration to support environmental protection. Check out the amazing line-up of...

It's National Poetry Month! Ready to celebrate? Join me in this FREE hour-long creative writing workshop as we use Myths and Curses as...

I'm offering FREE virtual creativity events each week through March and April. There's one happening TODAY at 12 PM (Pacific)! Our topic...

Feeling disconnected? You're not alone! Join our creative tribe as we talk about the creative life together in the Early Week Evening...

I know it's only been a short while, but not knowing how long we'll all be cooped up at home is hard. And when you're used to interacting...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! If you couldn't tell from my name, I'm a wee bit Irish! This St. Paddy's Day, why not try something (other than...

My term as Cupertino Poet Laureate ends at the close of February, and it's with both great joy and sadness that I leave the position of...

Winter at Filoli Haiku Contest Haiku poets and those new to the haiku form are invited to submit up to three original poems that reflect...

Last night, I hosted my final Community Poetry Night as Cupertino Poet Laureate. I feel honored to have celebrated creativity with an...

Today I had the privilege of spending time in one of my favorite places with my favorite people: a community creativity workshop.  This...

I'm excited to share that my chapbook, Pixelated Tears, is now available from Prolific Press. Here's the postcard: And here's the press...

Facebook and poetry may not seem like they go together - at least not from the perspective of using Facebook to generate poetry. But I'm...

Some people swear by the messages in the stars, some find them amusing and harmless, and others find them offensive. No matter your take...