During Postcard Poetry Month, otherwise known as “August,” I decided that instead of merely writing a postcard poem per day and mailing it to (usually) a complete stranger, I would focus on Emily Dickinson (1830-1885). I posted about this on the blog a while back, and shared the rules—er, guidelines—I had decided to follow. But […]
I have been working on a book–and because I ground to a halt WITHOUT FINISHING my last major project–it’s no surprise that I haven’t been able to find the confidence to step back and declare this book “done.” Additionally, I should admit that summer is always my toughest season for writing. I tend to forget […]
I decided to spend the month of August browsing through, reading, and writing about Emily Dickinson because I knew that doing so would have huge benefits. And it wasn’t simply the benefit of getting reacquainted with Emily that I was after, though it was a major consideration. I knew that spending a few minutes a […]
I’m reading Thursday evening at SoulFood CoffeeHouse in Redmond, Washington (click on the link to find directions). The other poets are Sandra Noel, Margaret Roncone, and Koon Woon. 7 p.m. Come early. Buy coffee!