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Journal Your Way to Creativity

Times are tough, making it hard to stay creative. Here are several ways you can journal your way back to creativity! How can journaling...

Beat social disconnect with a FREE virtual creative writing workshop!

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...

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an Irish Poetry Form!

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...

Coronavirus, upcoming events, and updates

COVID-19 The effect of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic is something new for every one of us. As you know, things have been changing by...

A Visit to Heaven... with a Quick Side Trip to Hell

Fiction Review: Fall from Grace Note: I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. My review is detailed, so if you...

The Creative Life: Morning Routines

Other people's routines and the processes behind their creative (and non-creative) work fascinates me. It always has. Including how...

Thank you, Cupertino!

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...

Local (Bay Area) Poetry Contest!

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...

The Creative Life: What are YOU looking for?

Greetings and Happy New Year! I'm so glad you're here and a part of my growing creativity family! I'm in the midst of planning out my...