This beauty of a decoration is from my bowling partners. We bowled Saturday night and also had our league Christmas party, and for years now we have exchanged gifts. This year we received this gorgeous present and it fits the theme since our team name is da Bears. I don't think I'll always leave it on the mantel as I am afraid it might scare young children, but I love it, I do. Sunday I woke up to an email from editor Greg Weiss saying my poem about bowling "Mash Note to a … [Read more...]
Solace is poppin’ December 9
So happy to report that Solace in So Many Words will be part of the Pop-Up Bookfair that will be taking place Sunday, December 9, from 2 to 7 pm at The Empty Bottle. Here's the lowdown. (Thanks to Victor David Giron!) BUY some freshly toasted BOOKS at the POP-UP BOOK FAIR on DECEMBER 9TH! In conjunction with Chicago Writers House and The Chicagoan, Curbside Splendor Publishing presents: A POP-UP BOOK FAIR! Chicago's finest independent … [Read more...]
Under construction
Home has been undergoing some changes lately. And by home, I mean my literal home and not the "home" page on this website. I am still happy with my home on the web, it's just been ignored lately as I have been doing some remodeling projects at my home base. When I was planning this construction I imagined myself tethered to my house but productive, you know, writing and working as lines were plumbed, tiles set and counter tops installed. But that's not the case. I have been … [Read more...]
Kathleen Buckland “Pumpkin Stack”
Once again we have Kathleen Buckland to thank for this Glimpse of Solace. The Glenview, IL, photographer (originally from Northport, NY) loves to travel and to visit the Chicago Botanic Gardens and other spots where she can enjoy the beauty of nature. Lucky for us, she takes her camera along to document her outings. Big thanks to Kathy Buckland. Happy Halloween to all. … [Read more...]
Two Announcements
First, we've been working to make Solace in So Many Words a good choice for book clubs. To that end, we have added a new page on our website. It's a drop down link under Solace in So Many Words, and it is a comprehensive list of discussion questions for every entry in the anthology. You can check out the questions directly here. Some of the questions were suggested by contributors, some were written by Yana Passater, and some were written by Laura Briskman, who then … [Read more...]
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