Poetry Friday Anthology: Celebrations
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Slice of Life: You Can Stop Writing Your Story
“You can stop writing your story. It’s been done.” That’s what I was told during a session on query letter writing during the SCBWI-OR Spring Conference. I know, it seems harsh. Perhaps I shouldn’t have shared my pathetic attempt at … Continue reading
Posted in Slice of Life Challenge 2012, Writing
Tagged SCBWI, Slice of Life Tuesday, Writing
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Slice of Life: SCBWI-OR Spring Conference
I attended the SCBWI-OR Spring Conference last Friday and Saturday. This is a fantastic organization if you’re a budding children’s or YA writer. I should revise that first paragraph to say that I also presented. My first presentation for the … Continue reading
Solace in Nature Now Available
I am thrilled to announce a new book in the world. Solace in Nature is a collection of twenty haiku inspired by twenty photos I have taken. I find solace in nature and in writing. Some of these photos have … Continue reading
Posted in Haiku, Photography, Poetry
Tagged Haiga, Haiku, Haiku Society of America, Nature, Photography, Poetry
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The Progressive Poem for National Poetry Month
Advice for a Dark Day If you are reading this, you must be hungry. Kick off your silver slippers, come sit with us a spell. A hanky, here, now dry your tears and fill your glass with wine. … Continue reading
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Slice of Life Tuesday
Where did April go? I did very well writing a haiku per day until April 27 and then life got in the way: Sick The needs of a family member Writing Project Preparation for a Presentation Life getting in the … Continue reading
