Hello friends. Well, the world has seen carnage and hate and stupidity this week. I must admit I have a difficult time finding solace. The literary world is mourning the loss of Denis Johnson. In announcing his death the Michener Center for Writers reported that Denis Johnson kept on his desk this quote by Walt Whitman as a personal manifesto. “This is what you shall do; Love the earth and sun and the animals, despise riches, give alms to every one that asks, stand … [Read more...]
The nicest thing . . .
Hello friends -- Hope April has treated you well and that May is even kinder. We're experiencing a cold snap here, which made me think I should write a poem about a spring chill. What are you thinking about these days? I know I am behind the times sometimes but I came across something from 2013 that is as pertinent today -- it's "George Saunders's Advice to Graduates" by Joel Lovell in The New York Times from July 31, 2013. (And I'm not just saying you should read it … [Read more...]
What’s up? What’s down?
Hello Friends. It’s been a quiet week for me – how about for you? Here are some links you may like. Solace in So Many Words contributor Elizabeth Kerlikowske and other poets has teamed up with artists to create The Alchemy Initiative: A Suite of Monlogues. SISMW contributor Patty Somlo has a nonfiction piece ("Home at the Beach") in Peacock Journal. Have you heard of The Poeming Pigeon? I got an email that the next issue will focus on love and submissions will be … [Read more...]
Prompts and ponies
Hey there -- it's Poetry Month! Are you looking for inspiration? Consider these sites that will help if you have writer's block. Karen Craigo's Better View of the Moon has been featuring prompts all month; when it is not Poetry Month, Karen writes about other topics of interest to writers. Marty McConnell's Fierce Voice, which features specific prompts throughout the year. Sign up for the mailing list and inspiration will be sent right to your mailbox. If you are … [Read more...]
Kudos and calls
Hello out there! March ends and April begins. Poetry Month starts tomorrow--be prepared to celebrate whether you want to or not! It's also April Fool's Day so pay attention and don't fall for any malarkey. Kudos go to several contributors to Solace in So Many Words, including Michael C. McConnell whose short story, "Dancing," about recovering from Guillian-Barre Syndrome, was named as an honorable mention in the 2017 Literature and Medicine writing contest for Texas … [Read more...]
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