The Queen of Hearts is Dealer’s choice
October 15, 2014
Tonight the dealer is you. Which of these images would you prefer to see as a book cover?
Category: books
Lesbianic Authors in Portland OR July 9-13
July 9, 2014
If you’re a fan of lesbian writers (and I am!) it’s a party with a celebrity guest list. If you’re a writer (that too!) it’s an opportunity to network, to swap tips, conversation and spit (wait no, that’s a different party) with your sheroes. … More Lesbianic Authors in Portland OR July 9-13
Indiegogo for gogoing to Poetry conference next week
April 26, 2014
I’ve been delighted to be involved in so many indie projects, reading series, small presses and writing conferences. Sadly the reality is that many of them cannot afford to pay writers or presenters or staff. … More Indiegogo for gogoing to Poetry conference next week
Found Poetry in Pulitzer Novels
April 4, 2013
http://www.pulitzerremix.com/ I’m already 4 days behind but it sounds like a game worth playing. Let me re-check the rules. The full explanation is below. As ever, I’m a little dubious about the idea of borrowing other people’s writing and calling it “found poetry”. I think the Journal’s editors got a bored of the very … More Found Poetry in Pulitzer Novels
History was made by Teenage Girls
March 25, 2013
I’m considering the idea of doing a series of textbooks starting with an overview: “History was made by teenage girls.” Chapters on Pocahontas, Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, Phillis Wheatley and on the culture impact of fictional teens such as Shakespeare’s Juliet. I need to round it out by researching more young heroines and pioneers in … More History was made by Teenage Girls
Arguments on depression and/or writing
January 13, 2013
Random useless thoughts: Life is noisy and uncomfortable. Why not work? Why work? “Do you not see how necessary a world of pains and troubles is to school an intelligence and make it a soul?” ― John Keats, Letters of John Keats “That is all I want in life: for this pain to seem purposeful.” ― Elizabeth Wurtzel, Prozac … More Arguments on depression and/or writing
Christmas List
December 11, 2012
Christmas List. What she said…
Nominated for the Pushcart Prize
November 27, 2012
Today I received and wanted to share the most beautiful letter (and news) from editor and publishing phenoms, Julie R. Enszer and Merry Gangemi, both striking poets in their own rites: Merry and I were pleased to nominate your work from Sinister Wisdom this year for a Pushcart Prize. Our nomination is in the mail. It was a pleasure to select pieces … More Nominated for the Pushcart Prize
Poem to Share: Intersection
November 24, 2012
When I help a woman on with her jacket,
my sexuality grabs my gender identity
and waltzes it around the room. … More Poem to Share: Intersection
Short story round one
March 16, 2012
I’m checking out story contests as a way to jumpstart the writing. NYCMidnight.com has contests coming out the wazoo. I want the comradery of story swapping without having to tell whiny publishers that the story has appeared elsewhere. So I can’t promise how long the story(s) will stay up. I already have serial novel ideas … More Short story round one
