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Sep 16, 2023
3 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, 2023
4 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...

Jul 5, 2023
1 min

Publication updates!

The end of May through the end of June was a month of respite from all things blog related for me, but that also means I didn't post my...

Apr 26, 2023
1 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, 2023
1 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, 2023
2 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 7, 2023
1 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...

Feb 6, 2023
3 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...

Feb 3, 2023
2 min

Sleeping with Demons update!

The pre-order for my latest poetry chapbook, Sleeping with Demons, is now live! Here's what a few advanced readers had to say: "Kaecey...

Jan 16, 2023
2 min

Water Power

As I’ve been sorting through my poems with an eye at submission and a possible collection/chapbook, I’ve noticed the frequency with which...

Dec 19, 2022
2 min

Experimenting with Death

I enjoy experimental poetry--poetry that takes risks and challenges the reader with surprising language, unexpected imagery, leaps and...

Nov 7, 2022
2 min

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...

Mar 15, 2022
1 min

New poetry collection forthcoming!

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

Feb 5, 2021
1 min

Writing Exercise (PDF): Capturing Big Feelings

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...

Jun 21, 2020
1 min

Father's Day Writing Prompt!

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...

Apr 6, 2020
1 min

Myths & Curses: Free Creative Writing Workshop!

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...

Mar 18, 2020
2 min

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...

Mar 17, 2020
4 min

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...

Feb 28, 2020
2 min

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...

Oct 30, 2019
2 min

Poetry Workshop Wonders: List-Definition Poems

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