Astro-eclipse-ology A Found Poem Because the North Noderepresents the energywe, as a collective, are moving towardand creating more space for,this eclipse may feellike a forceful shovein the right direction,taking you somewhere far away from your comfort zone.You’re being calledto let go of what has been holding youback; to shed your skinand set yourself freefrom the inhibiting confines of … [Read more...]
What, Why, How: Children’s Author Rebecca Weber celebrates neurodivergence
Discover how Rebecca Weber writes magical middle-grade adventures that celebrate neurodivergence, helping kids see their differences as strengths. What: The Painter’s Butterfly is a story about a foster child who finds a magical easel that brings paintings to life. I addressed heavy themes, like grief and belonging, but also infused magic into the story to counterbalance the heaviness. My … [Read more...]
How do you hang up the phone?
Hang ups: We end phone calls with the mere tap of a finger. When I was young, it was exciting to hang up on someone by slamming the receiver down. Slam your cell phone down and you might shatter the screen. I still hang up on solicitors. I hang up on political calls, too. What do you say? End the call, or hang up? Some of us remember when we used to dial a number. A recent WaPo … [Read more...]
Funnies for Writers
Need a reason to smile after dealing with rejection letters, frustrating revisions or lousy book reviews? We’ve all been there! I don’t know if I’d actually send such a letter, but I laughed reading it! Sometimes it’s hard to know how to answer this question from well meaning friends when you’ve been in a slump, especially if it’s been months. Most of my writer friends … [Read more...]
THE WATERS: Spellbinding and brutal fiction
Fiction to lean into, to absorb, to take your time reading Author Bonnie Jo Campbell's newest novel, "The Waters," is not to be missed if you like dense, provocative fiction. My review is currently up on MER Motherhood Literature and Art magazine. “There were herbs in the Waters of Massasauga swamp that could be rendered into medicines for just about every affliction: yarrow and … [Read more...]
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