Ermest Dempsey’s “The American Perspective” interview with Judyth Piazza

Listen to my writing friend Ernest Dempsey as he talks about inspiration, mentoring, and hard work on SOP’s The American Perspective with Judyth Piazza. Ernest’s drive to write and talent has developed an online writing community and an impressive career. Ernest lives in Pakistan. His writing has become a lifeline.

“Color in Freedom,” an exhibit by Joseph A. Holston at the Griot Musem in STL

At The Griot Museum! Share an evening of jazz and poetry featuring Marvin F. Cockrell and Focus with your beloved amidst the backdrop of the captivating exhibit, “Color in Freedom,” by Joseph A. Holston. Admission $15 per person includes hors d’œuvres. Non-refundable pre-paid reservations required by Feb. 10. To make reservations, call 314-241-7057 or send…

“Sensuously Sixty,” Judy Whelley’s new blog wins Kudos from Story Circle Network

And there I was, reading along in the Story Circle Network’s national newsletter when what should I see but a great big “Atta Girl” for my friend Judy Whelly’s new blog Sensuously Sixty. Here’s the love letter to her blog. –Janet Riehl _________________________ We’re crazy about Sensuously Sixty, Judy Whelley’s beautiful blog! “At sixty,” Judy…

Five Tips for Creative Independence: Beyond the time vs. money dilemna

Dear Creative Friends, Here’s a new post from my Creative Catalyst column on the Story Circle Network’s blog “Telling Her Stories: The Broad View.” Each of you have solved your time/money…money/time dilemna in different ways. I’d love to see a discussion going on how to become creatively independent. Five Tips for Creative Independence: Don’t sell…

Valerie Brook’s new blog: “Gobsmacked: Confessions of a Working Writer”

Valerie J. Brooks is an accomplished writer, workshop leader, a participant in the Willamette Writers Speakers Series, a member of the Oregon Writers Colony as a writer in residency. Valerie says, “I’m launching my own little ship into the giant waters of the web. Welcome to Gobsmacked: Confessions of a Working Writer. Take a gander,…

Grannie Annie Anthology. Submit your family stories now!

Do You Have Grannie Annie Stories Ready to Share? There’s still time for students to discover a story from their family’s history, write and edit their story (and illustrate it if they wish), and submit their story to The Grannie Annie to be considered for publication in Grannie Annie, Vol. 6. Submission Deadline Stories and…

Submit Your Valentine’s Day Stories to Third Coast Digest

My friend Holly Banks introduced me (via Facebook) to Tom Strini Senior Arts Editor and partner of the Third Coast Review. They worked together at Halpin Music in Alton, Illinois during the early seventies. She taught piano and he taught guitar. We both attended SIUE at the same time. Since then he has been the…

Author Exposure reviews “The Spirit of a Woman” anthology

Denien Robbins or Author Exposure reviewed The Spirit of a Woman: Stories to Empower and Inspire edited by Terry Laszlo-Gopadze and published by Santa Monica Press. Robbins’ review begins: “Most of us have known at least one incredible woman in our lives. She is the one with an unlimited supply of inner strength and determination…