Yet another new book out from Janet Muirhead Hill’s Raven Publishing. Author Joan Bochmann got the idea for this novel when studying the history of Wyoming. A group of activists in Northern Wyoming attempted to carve out a new state they called Absaroka that included parts of Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota. Of course it…
If you have a rich family history. If you have an Elder who holds the history of your locale and region. Don’t let it slip through your fingers. Don’t let that lore die when they do. It’s history. And, as my father likes to say, “History belongs to everyone.” With great generosity he continues to…
Yvonne Perry and I have been blogging buddies since 2006 when she featured my book “Sightlines: A Poet’s Diary” on a Writers in the Sky podcast. Search Riehlife for archives about Yvonne Perry by typing her name in the search box. We finally met in person during my audio book launch in Nashville. Her new…
I met Selena Wolff when she left a long, insightful comment on my Creative Catalyst column for Telling Her Stories. Her newest blog is Solitary Words. When I asked her the origin of the beautiful name, “Selena,” she said “Selena is from Spain; mine comes from Selene, goddess of the moon!” Selena lives in NW…
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.
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…
A Haiku Photo Walk (Garlic Press Publishing). Laurie Wagner Buyer wrote haiku captions for Deborah Kunzie’s photos of Florida birds. To give this book to a sweet friend during heart month learn more about A Haiku Photo Walk on Amazon.
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…
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…
February is here, that month of hearts burning to burnish romantic love relationships. What if February became a month celebrating all types of love? Why not send Valentine’s cards to everyone, not just our sweetie, as we used to do in grade school? What are the loves and passions of your life? Comment below to…