“A Single Man,” reviewed by Reel Inspiration
Jana Segal who writes Reel Inspiration reviews “A Single Man.” She’s a good guide to the movies.
Jana Segal who writes Reel Inspiration reviews “A Single Man.” She’s a good guide to the movies.
Click here to read a profile by Joyce Boatright that gives a snapshot of some areas of my writing life. Story Circle Network National e-letter July 2008, Vol. 9, No 7 To read this e-Letter on the Story Circle Network web site, click here. Click here to go to the main Story Circle Network web…
Once again this year I judged a regional Poetry Outloud contest. It’s sponsored by The Poetry Foundation, State art agencies, and the National Endowment for the Arts. It’s now in its sixth year of national competition. Melissa Crockett Mustain, director of The Jacoby Art Center in Alton, organized the event. I love that the students…
Wendy Tremayne–one of my blogging buddies–has founded a wonderfully creative and fun community re-use program: Swap-O-Rama-Rama One will happen soon in St. Louis at the St. Louis History Museum. When: Saturday, March 5, 2011 12:00 PM Where: Missouri History Museum – 5700 Lindell Blvd St Louis MO Don’t miss out on the third annual Swap-O-Rama-Rama…
Prose? Poetry? Who knows? My collaborator Stephanie Farrow and I have discussed this topic endlessly. Where is the line between poetry and prose? Is a story poem just prose with line breaks? Does a poem have to be obscure to qualify as art? I’ve explored these questions and many others with participants at conferences for…
“The Little Book of Meditation,” by Marina C. Bear is the perfect book to introduce people to meditation. Marina has been a meditator for 40 years, so she should know. Charles Tart says this is the book he wishes he had had when he was starting out. Readers say that it’s helpful, funny, charming and…
I tried to do it alone and failed, so I know that professional writers need friends and specialized knowledge if their goal is to publish and thrive. As writing coach Steve Buttry puts it, “No train, no gain.” It took me years to figure out that, like any other professionals, writers need instruction, moral support,…