My essay, “Lake 17,” won 3rd place in the Lakefly Writing Contest, based in Oshkosh, WI, earning me $50 and publication in Lakefly’s Winner’s Booklet…Contest Winner and Publication: “Lake 17” for Lakefly Writing Contest. (Nonfiction)
Author: Thomas Cannon
Lakefly 2026 Keynote Speaker
Lakely 2026 is on the horizon, and we are delighted to announce poet and author G. Anthony as our keynote speaker. G. Anthony first attended Lakefly …Lakefly 2026 Keynote Speaker
Overview & Tips of Writing
Writing Tom Cannon @Tcbcannon Dixie Jarchow writing as Daisy Jerico Habits and Tips (many from writing conferences) Find the best time for you to write. Keep trying to make it a habit. If you miss a day, you still get to be a writer. Keep some sort of journal, even if it is a word … Continue reading Overview & Tips of Writing
Living In Their Parents’ Basement
Our perceptions are not facts. We often get our views wrong. And yet, I also fear that there is an epidemic of young people that fail to launch. They do not support themselves and live with their parents. And perhaps it is true that many young people are weak and babied by their parents. Yet, … Continue reading Living In Their Parents’ Basement
Memorable Night of Storytelling at 602 Club
Last night I went to a Story telling night at the 602 club in Appleton. The theme of the night was Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth. The night was highly entertaining and powerful. There is something so special about hearing someone telling their story and hearing it in person. The first person … Continue reading Memorable Night of Storytelling at 602 Club
Reflections on the Art of Resistance Poetry Show
If you do not care about the harm we are doing, there is something wrong with you.
2 poems published in Wailing & Gnashing, subs always open!
Many thanks to Wailing & Gnashing for publishing two of my poems: “Footnote to a Footnote” from my collection Footnote (Lithic Press, 2017) of …2 poems published in Wailing & Gnashing, subs always open!
Vonnegut and Poetry
Many write poetry after breakups to express emotions, discovering beauty in life and crafting stronger messages through rhythm and imagination.Vonnegut and Poetry
Technocolor Coachroach
Today I forgave myself.......for not reporting..... for feeling dirty, for believing his lies.....for thinking having my virginity stolen was something to be ashamed of Today i break the cycle.
The Pilgrims Needed Welfare
The pilgrims were failures. Losers. They were not ready for life and died (like dogs!) of sickness and starvation. The Wampanoag people came in and showed them how to survive. They fed them. The repayment, of course, was to end their way of life and dominate them. Which is bookended by the way many people … Continue reading The Pilgrims Needed Welfare
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