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Revisiting Mid-Century Classics

Best laid plans I had great plans for May. Having plans should have been my first clue that life would throw me a curve ball or four. And...

From the Bookshelves: Sometimes Only the Sad Songs Will Do

There is a paradox that has confounded philosophers and scientists for centuries: While we don’t like being sad, we are drawn to sad art....

May is Short Story Month...

... and I had no idea until today. In my last newsletter, I mentioned that after a month of all things poetry during National Poetry...

Focus on fiction + publication!

National Poetry Month is over, and I plan to spend the month of May focusing on fiction. To that end, I'm beyond thrilled to kick off the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...