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?
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
Maya Angelou, rest in peace and STILL RISE forever
May 28, 2014
“When I try to describe myself to God I say, ‘Lord, remember me? Black? Female? Six-foot tall? The writer?’ And I almost always get God’s attention.” –Maya Angelou I woke up this morning to the news that Maya Angelou was dead. As ever when someone dies, I am torn between hungers: what to write? To … More Maya Angelou, rest in peace and STILL RISE forever
Sue and Judith want your money (for me!)
April 27, 2014
How cool is that?
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
This page doesn’t exist
April 1, 2014
I say “this page doesn’t exist” and yet here you are. I could wax philosophic on the contradictions (as I know I will and I know you will now too) but I should be writing something less navel-gazing. In fact, I should be writing, or already have written, the thing you came here to see. … More This page doesn’t exist
two poems for my infant grandson
March 16, 2014
I wrote and performed the following poems March 13th, 2014 at the Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic @ Cover to Cover Books , Vancouver WA. I’ve had the pleasure of being a featured reader at past events and am included in the first athology of Ghost Town Poems. Special thanks to Vancouver Poet Laureate, Christopher Luna … More two poems for my infant grandson
