What is here is staying here. You could go back and outlaw marriage. Outlaw abortion. These things will not go away. And you will not be the worse for it. Or our nation. Religion is good, but it did not keep our country together. Our framework and our education did. We have a good system … Continue reading It’s time to relax Part II
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My Post-Conference High — S. M. Nystoriak’s Writer’s Block
Greetings! I just got home from a writer’s conference, and it was a good one. I thought I might share some of the awesomeness with you all. First, a little bit of background: I heard about the Lakefly Literary conference in OshKosh, Wisconsin on Twitter a few months ago, when one of my good […] via … Continue reading My Post-Conference High — S. M. Nystoriak’s Writer’s Block
Where to Submit in Dec 2016/Jan 2017 by Entropy + special section for Post-Election themed calls (filtered for no fee only!) — Trish Hopkinson
Entropy is a “website featuring literary & non-literary content. A website that seeks to engage with the literary community, that becomes its own community, and creates a space for literary & non-literary ideas.” Earlier this month they posted an article on where to submit in December and January. They’ve also included a special section for … Continue reading Where to Submit in Dec 2016/Jan 2017 by Entropy + special section for Post-Election themed calls (filtered for no fee only!) — Trish Hopkinson
Michele Obama
12/20/16 Last night I watched Oprah interview Michelle Obama. I already thought she was a great person. So I went to facebook to find something about the interview to like. That is when I came across many angry white women railing against her. One post called her a pig. I was so angry. I wanted … Continue reading Michele Obama
Its time to relax. And shut up.
I was moved by Michele Obama when Oprah interviewed her, so I searched Facebook to see what people were saying. Big mistake. There was many negatives posts including a woman that called her a pig and some other animals. I wanted to comment to that woman's post. Call her the c-word. She is clearly a … Continue reading Its time to relax. And shut up.
Is submitting your poetry to literary magazines/journals intimidating?
A good article on submitting to journals. Yes, look for writing samples online to see if your style matches AND get an issue or two of those journals you want to get into and want to support.
Swamp Cronies
You know all those movies and TV shows about a dystopian future where companies run the world. I think that it is beginning to happen now. Especially with Trump and his swamp cronies. Corporations have always had great influence over our government and our lives, but now they are gathering the ability to … Continue reading Swamp Cronies
Yeah But Still
A blog is necessary platform for a writer. And while almost no one reads this blog, I find it a good exercise on writing and practice for when I am discovered. Because I am a writer, I think I mull over ideas more than the typical Joe (not saying better). Then I write them down … Continue reading Yeah But Still
Understory
Lisa Lickel’s Understory is an intriguing stomp through a small Wisconsin town ensnared by a cold snap and a crime syndicate involved with drugs, murder and sex trafficking. Understory, published by The Prism Book Club November 16th, is a great story that fulfills Lisa’s promise of “What if stories with a touch of grace.” Lisa’s … Continue reading Understory
Are You Prince?
I did not get the obsession with Prince. I mean he had a few catchy tunes and all, but evidently he was quite popular. Okay, he is considered a genius. Including the hosts of the Up All Night Podcast. Yet they still took the news and went back to what they were doing. Everyone … Continue reading Are You Prince?
