I am not a business person, or at least I wasn't until I started Weighed Words. So it's kind of funny that I wanted to come up with a model for publishing that was different than the ones I was used to. Lit mags don't usually pay unless you win a contest. Anthologies by fledgling presses don't usually pay either. For small-time writers like me, payment came in the form of comp copies and the glory of publication. What was important to me as I worked on Solace in So Many … [Read more...]
Tuned-in to solace — Ben Merens on Wisconsin Public Radio
On Friday, July 29, from 5 to 6 pm CT, I had the privilege of speaking with Ben Merens on his "At Issue" show. What a great experience! On the top of the list of great things was getting to meet Ben who was cordial, kind and full of interesting stories that he shared on and off the air. You won't have to listen too long to this interview to realize that Ben is someone who thinks deeply about life and appreciates it. Along with callers, Ben and I discussed … [Read more...]
Solace on the radio Friday (7/29)
I am excited to tell you that this Friday (7/29) I'll be talking with Ben Merens on his "At Issue" show, which airs daily on Wisconsin Public Radio. I will be on from 5 to 6 pm. During the first half of the show Ben and I will talk about solace, what it means and how we can find it. The second half of the show features calls from listeners. I am stoked about my day trip to Milwaukee and my conversation with Ben! … [Read more...]