I went to a presentation by Michael Perry at the Lakefly Writers Conference. Entertaining as always. And informative: Here are my takaways (as written in my notes app). The only power a writer has over a reader is trust You have to make sure you have no false notes - mistakes that pull the reader … Continue reading Takeaways from a Great Author
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Poetry Keeps Track
We need people to write down their histories. We need to read it like poetry.
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Forty Acres Deep Review
It is the story of a Wisconsin man isolating himself after his wife passes away. He reflects on all his failings and his failure to thrive in a changing society.
Book Review- News of the Air by Jill Stukenberg
On par with Liam Callanan and Nikolas Butler, this is a must read from a Wisconsin author.
Nature Leads to Poetry
Ecotherapy reminded me of my childhood, where I was used to fields and red barns. I don’t think that life is simpler than an urban one. Yet it is closer to nature and with less manufactured things around you. It is healthier and if you strive to be one, it does help you to be a poet.
Poetry is Not Intimidating
there is no bad poetry. Just poetry that isn't finished yet. I still go back and edit poems I have had published.
Showing the World Through Your Eyes
Poetry is the world through the poet’s eyes.
Its Lakefly (Writers) Season
The Lakefly Writers Conference is my favorite weekend of the year. A few years ago, members of the Oshkosh Area Writers Club (which includes me) was given the challenge of creating a conference for writers. With the support of the Oshkosh Public Library and the partnership with the Wisconsin Writers Association, we were able to … Continue reading Its Lakefly (Writers) Season
My Oshkosh
I wanted to write a poem about what Oshkosh has given me. Gratitude is always important.
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