Poems with "roots in the stories people tell"
I met poet Karla Huston in the mid 2000s at a Walloon Lake Writers Retreat. She's a gifted poet whom I respect and admire. She's penned several … Continue reading >>
Can you spot the error in each of these signs?
An apostrophe is never used when pluralizing a noun!
Apostrophes are for showing possession or contractions. Despite this, apostrophes are so … Continue reading >>
When I learned my friend and author Allison Maruska wrote a new novella, a "historical mystery," I immediately emailed her with questions. The Note sounds like a fascinating read, one about secrets … Continue reading >>
I republish this post every couple of years because, frankly, most writers can use a kick in the pants sometimes. This one, however, is painless. It's motivating, and it will work to cement definable, … Continue reading >>
Myself?
A letter to advice columnist Miss Manners begins: “My husband, myself and another couple went out for dinner last summer…”
I read the rest of the question but kept bouncing back to that … Continue reading >>
In times of turmoil, writers can affect change with their words, stories and poems. They are a window into the greater truths of the world at large, beyond the minuscule limits of ourselves. Ten years … Continue reading >>