WHAT? I write poetry. WHY? Because artistic expression is not a hobby. It is a compulsion, a need, a profound desire. Because it permits me a chance to be eloquent, and an opportunity not to be. Because it makes me and those I share my art with feel less alone on the journey. Because it maps my world, illuminates the contours and boundaries of my inner self. Because it gives a … [Read more...]
Heuer, Lost and Found: the Book Trailer
I love when I stumble across a book trailer that actually compels me to make a purchase. Fellow writer and Twitter pal, A. B. Funkhauser, made a terrific trailer for her debut book, Heuer Lost and Found, and she did it all by herself. I'm so impressed. She had so much fun making one that she went ahead and made two more, so I'm triple impressed. Her trailer is under a minute, which I think is … [Read more...]
What, Why, How: Jeff Vande Zande
What: Well, as a writer, I work with poetry (rarely anymore), fiction, and screenplays. The screenwriting is the most recent development, and I both enjoy and am frustrated by the collaborative aspects of making short films. As any writer knows, the loneliness and isolation of writing can be difficult. On the other hand, when it comes to writing, you’re the only person you have to … [Read more...]
Are you a Child of the Seventies?
Hamburger Helper hit the market in 1971. Leftovers were stored in Tupperware. Fruit leather or fruit rolls (not Fruit Roll Ups) came out in the seventies and were great when you had the munchies. Dannon Fruit on the Bottom Yogurt was also popular. If you were health conscious, you sprinkled wheat germ on everything from ice cream to casseroles, and meditated daily. Pita bread was hip, and so was … [Read more...]
Highlights on Writing from AWP 2015
The AWP Conference at the Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota was one of the best I've been to-- well organized, fascinating, and as always, high energy. Here are a few highlights and moments concerning writing... and writers: Publishing a book can be a lesson in humility. Transformation is what makes a story. The act of writing is tied to our own desire for transformation. We … [Read more...]
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