The final days of National Poetry Month are upon us! I hope that you’ve taken some time this month to read poetry, write poetry, share poetry! And, of course, that this becomes a habit and National Poetry Month becomes National Poetry Forever! There are some local poetry events happening over the next few weeks, I’d … Continue reading
“Consider me a poetry slut with a lot of lovers in the form of poetic styles. I’m especially hot for poems that break rules.” Amanda Earl, AngelHouse/DevilHouse Press publisher, poet National Poetry Month continues! With just under two weeks left, I want to keep the momentum of sharing incredible poets and connecting them to you, … Continue reading
ENDURANCE “the fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way” It takes endurance to be a writer. A whole lot of it. While the act of writing itself may not be ‘unpleasant’, it can energetically be difficult. Because it takes a bucket of small miracles to get one’s … Continue reading
I’m over at the League of Canadian Poets today with a blog on DISCIPLINE! CLICK HERE TO READ The Twenty on Discipline! #NPM2018 Continue reading
NATIONAL POETRY MONTH – CONTEST INFO FOR WORLD RECORD! Commaful, the on-line writer’s community I posted about in August 2017, is attempting a GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for the LARGEST POETRY CONTEST IN THE WORLD! They are attempting to beat the current world record for most poems submitted in a contest. Currently, the record amount of submissions … Continue reading
NATIONAL POETRY MONTH – POET SPOTLIGHT ON ALICE MAJOR! What I admire and appreciate about Alice Major is her wisdom and creativity. It’s a joy for me to shine a light on the delightful Alice Major! We’ve shared stages and conferences, and her poetry always moves my brain into different realms of thought – that’s … Continue reading
It’s National Poetry Month and this year, we’re celebrating 20 years of celebrating! There are loads of people, places and poetic happenings to celebrate this month (and always!) over at the League of Canadian Poets website. As always, the League is a solid lead for poets across the country. Stay connected to the League of … Continue reading
