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Finding Inspiration for Writing

Writing every day requires coming up with ideas. Every day. Some days, the thoughts flow freely. Other days, it's like pulling teeth....

Experiments in Syntax with 80 Flowers

I love being introduced to new-to-me poets. As such, it was a treat when last Sunday, as part of Hugo House’s excellent Write-o-Rama, I...

New poetry collection forthcoming!

My latest poetry collection, Sleeping with Demons, has been picked up for publication! Here are the details.

Who Needs Words?

Earlier this week, when researching something for a forthcoming project, a writing GIF somehow come across my screen. This led me down a...

Afraid to Take a Creative Break? Here's What I Learned From Mine

Creatives, like everyone, get overwhelmed. Whether it's a major life change, like moving, getting married, a new job, a new baby, or a...

From the Bookshelves: The Mapwalker Trilogy

Delightfully dark, fast-paced fantasy thrillers! I’ve read this J.F. Penn's nonfiction and most of her other fiction (Arkane series,...

A Few of My Favorite (Creative) Things...

Maybe I'm just nosy, but I wonder all the time about the tools other creatives use every day. I love reading reviews on different art...

Creative Freedom Writing Workshop

If you've ever felt trapped or stuck, exploring creative freedom could be the key to opening up new avenues of creative expression!...

5 Great Sources for Your Next Writing Prompt

I love writing prompts. This isn't a surprise since I also love sharing prompts I come up with on my Facebook and Instagram accounts, and...