A little over a year ago, I was living in a buddy's house, squatting, looking over the place while he was taking care of his elderly mother down in Meridian, Mississippi. Of course, I didn't mind because the rent was cheap and he had a nice place for […]
I received an amaryllis bulb from my mother for Christmas last year, which was unlike others I'd received or bought before. This one came encased in shiny red wax, stuck upon a metal stand, and required no planting, no soil, no water--all I had to do was put […]
Coffee & Oranges (formerly Kahini Magazine) is the literary monthly print magazine for Kahini members: submissions, however, are open to all and accepted year-round. Contributors receive a subscription to the magazine and $5,000 payment! (No, that is not a misprint and it is very real. A generous donor […]
I had an amazing time speaking with Joshua Corwin who recently and singlehandedly created the poetry podcast Assiduous Dust where he hosts a poetry interview and performance with guests. He asks guests to make up poems on the fly or read their own. For episode #4, I chat […]
I had an amazing time speaking with Joshua Corwin who recently and singlehandedly created the poetry podcast Assiduous Dust where he hosts a poetry interview and performance with guests. He asks guests to make up poems on the fly or read their own. For episode #4, I chat […]
I really can’t say enough great things about the staff at Lunch Ticket. They are kind, responsive, and organized. I wanted to know a little bit more about what they have going on and they are up to a lot of amazing things! Check out the details below […]
Such a pleasure to see this short-form shout out and mini-review for my most recent chapbook Almost Famous by Jami Macarty, co-founder and editor of The Maynard poetry journal on their Facebook page and on Twitter where they share excerpts, poetry prompts, updates, and of course shout outs […]
Such a pleasure to see this short-form shout out and mini-review for my most recent chapbook Almost Famous by Jami Macarty, co-founder and editor of The Maynard poetry journal on their Facebook page and on Twitter where they share excerpts, poetry prompts, updates, and of course shout outs […]
Adele Kenny has a wonderfully inspiring poetry blog The Music In It: Adele Kenny’s Poetry Blog chock full of over 300 writing prompts, including her most recent post entitled Prompt #349 - Writing in Stressful Times: The Covid-19 Pandemic. She gives helpful commentary, quotes, resources, and several writing […]
Below is the information from Amanda Moore for her online writing retreat with craft tips, readings to inspire, submission suggestions and more! Poetry readings, book launches, and events have been called off to flatten the curve of COVID-19; sporting events have been cancelled or postponed, Broadway is closed, […]
