Missing Voices in High School Lit This post about teaching diversity comes from fellow writer, retired teacher and Detroiter John Jeffire, who graciously allowed me to share it here. As a young person studying American Literature in grade school, I was led to believe that the only literature produced in our country was written by white males. In high school, everything was basically … [Read more...]
When Writer Meets Reader: Intent and Interpretation of Theme
Theme's the Thing: 5 Points Themes are the universal lessons and abstract ideas that we draw from our own experiences when writing and creating art, as well as when we read, and interpret art. If a friend asks you, "What's your novel about?" you can tell them about the plot, or you can describe the theme. Theme is the main idea, the concept or message in the story. I recently found my notes … [Read more...]
Strangers on the Bus: Public Transit in Lake Effect Snow
Working in Cleveland in the 70s Powered by a phenomenon called Lake Affect snow, northern Ohio can transform to a hellish snowscape in mere hours. Winters there aren't just challenging, they are relentless and unforgiving, and many are etched in my memory. I went to art school and worked in downtown Cleveland in the seventies. My first job was in the art department at Gallo Displays, and … [Read more...]
What, Why, How: Poet Sarah Carey
What: I’m happy to share, for those who don’t know — the poetry world is indeed a small one — that my debut full-length collection of poems, The Grief Committee Minutes, came out in September 2024 from Saint Julian Press. Although I’d had two chapbooks published previously, I’d always aspired to produce a full-length work, so this book will always be special. It took me roughly three years, … [Read more...]
Navigating Today’s Publishing World
From the Big Five to Self-publishing These two excellent charts break down the pros and cons of the many different publishing routes that an author can take. They come courtesy of Jane Friedman, marketing and publishing guru. I’ve been following Jane’s posts and articles for years now and always learn something new. If you aren’t familiar with her, she is the Co-Founder of Open Road Integrated … [Read more...]
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