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Facing rejection: Tips for writers

May 26, 2016

Photo Credit: Simpel1 via Compfight cc My philosophy regarding rejection is pretty simple: submit widely, and you’ll probably get a …

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What longing for a loved one looks like in a poem

August 12, 2015

I’m writing a chapter for my WIP on sibling loss, and I’ve read several enlightening studies. But I thought I’d …

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What’s making me happy (Feb. 27)

February 27, 2015

I find happiness this week in the personal.

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A unique gesture to remember a sister

October 7, 2014

  Continuing my lifelong fascination with true crime stories, I recently read People Who Eat Darkness, the story of a …

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The poetics of Lent

April 15, 2014

When I think back to my childhood church, it’s the Lenten services that dominate my memories. The Catholic Church places …

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Guest post: A Memorial Day poem

May 26, 2013

Today’s guest post is in honor of Memorial Day, probably the most popular day of the year to visit cemeteries. …

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