Maya Angelou is, and will be, remembered and honored . Here is one of her quotes: “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you.”
Happy Thanksgving
I am thankful that the finish line for my anthology is close. The process has been difficult, yet delightful. I’m grateful to all the writers who submitted entries and their willingness to make revisions. The goal for the book in hand is February 1st. I appreciate my helpers, particularly Linda Todd. Without her, the book […]
Contest Entries for Poem Title Review in Process
Entries to the poem title contest are being reviewed by a group of writers. Results should be in by the end of next week. Go to my Contest page if you’d like to see which one you would choose.
Free Breath App for Creativity
Breath integrates body, mind, and spirit. As writers, we often are blocked or have due dates that create stress. BreathResearch.com says, “Studies show that even a short period of breathing awareness reduces stress and improves attention, learning and creativity.” MyBreath Lite Founder, Nirinjan Yee, created an app for iPhone and iPad that helps you to […]
Celebration after Las Positas College Book Launch
Paula Chinick, present president of California Writers Club, Tri-Valley Branch, and Vi Moore, past president, celebrated with us at Paula’s house after the Las Positas College book launch on May 11th.
Published in Las Positas College Anthology
Jordan Bernal, Stacey Gustafson, and I are holding copies of the Las Positas’ anthology called, ALL THAT REMAINS. My short story, “Stepping Stones”, Stacey’s humorous two essays, “He’s Not That into Me” and “Hair Today Gone Tomorrow”, and Jordan’s two poems, “Get Off the Road”, and “Dreams” were published in the book.