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Apr 26
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

Oct 18, 2018
1 min

My new chapbook, Pixelated Tears, is published!

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...

Oct 12, 2018
2 min

Writing Prompt: Using Facebook to Craft Poems (and other types of writing)

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...

Sep 25, 2018
2 min

Creativity Prompt: Horoscope Poetry

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