Poetry's dead, man. No one wants to read it. Chill. I'm kidding. I don't know. Some people may argue poetry, like rock-n-roll, is dead; on it's way to a recycle or scrap yard like newspapers. As an poet alone, the truth remains--unless by some magical knowledge you know of and I don't--that books of poetry rarely sale. … Continue reading Craft a Smaller Collection from your Longer Chapbook
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How do You Know What Subject is Best for Your Writing?
Tell me. What's your story? You have to have a hook, right? You have about 30 seconds to get someone's attention rather a literary agent, publisher, or someone to whom you're trying to introduce your writing. I know the feeling. It still sometimes feels uncomfortable for me to feel like I'm promoting my writing when some… Continue reading How do You Know What Subject is Best for Your Writing?
From Fiction to Prose Poetry
My husband said, to my family's horror, the poet has gone into the cave this week. I didn't grade or check my work email. I let the most essential part of myself, the author, fly free. I love teaching, but so much of myself has to be constrained. It goes with the professional atmosphere, and… Continue reading From Fiction to Prose Poetry
Elliot McSwean Story Published
Ten-year-old Elliot McSwean trips again! Alfie Dog, a publishing company that publishes children's stories and books, has published my third Adventures of Elliot McSwean story. Alfie Dog published Adventures of Elliot McSwean: The Watchman January 28, 2015. This is the fourth time an Elliot McSwean story has been published. Adventures of Elliot McSwean: The Question was published in Black Fox Literary Magazine's 2013… Continue reading Elliot McSwean Story Published
Two Stories Published
UK publisher, Alfie Dog Press, published two stories from Adventures of Elliot McSwean in July. This is the second and third story from the collection to receive publication. The Question was previously published by Black Fox Literary Magazine in March 2013, and is now published for a second time. Save the Red Lights is published for the first… Continue reading Two Stories Published
Corrie's Season 