Rejection Letter
I took the standard form for most rejection letters I’ve received, and I turned it into a positive poem to celebrate writers.
2018 Gathering of Writers
On Saturday, March 24, 2018, I stood on the snowy steps of the Indiana State Library in downtown Indianapolis. I […]
Enter the Apocalypse: When Time Stands Still
The Blackout turned off the power. No electricity. No vehicles. No batteries. No communication. One rule: survive.
I Dreamed a Dream
I dreamed a dream so deep it became an ocean of immeasurable depths and I drank every drop until it […]
I Am a Writer
“So, what do you do?” It’s one of the first inquiries after an introduction, and for me, it’s one of the hardest to answer….
The Rose & the Onion (Sandcastle 9.03)
You liken my intricacies to that of a satin rose, but I am not so fragile, so easily frostbitten, picked apart….
The Gate (Sandcastle 1.01)
Throwback to my first Sandcastle writing prompt on October 5, 2015. “Without touching it, I know the gate’s coldness will bite….”
A Writer’s Year In Review | 2017
If I’m going to be honest, I am a little disappointed I wasn’t able to announce a partnership with a […]
Dream Catcher
This year seemed appropriate to share the first poem I ever published. “Dream Catcher” was featured in the 2005 edition….
Snow Angel
I invite you to close your eyes. Push away the panic-laden thoughts about money, bills, presents, work, deadlines….