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The Healing Power of Pets: Featuring Barbara Barth's Poetic Memoir "Sleeping with Dogs"
Read an excerpt! If you're an animal lover, check out this poetic memoir Sleeping with Dogs by Barbara Barth.
Mar 73 min read


Exploring Love Through Short Stories: Featuring Nancy Christie’s "The Language of Love and Other Stories"
Read an excerpt! Discover the art of love through short stories in Nancy Christie's "The Language of Love and Other Stories."
Feb 125 min read


Writing Grief: What I Learned about Emotional Honesty in Poetry from Ted Kooser
Today I'm exploring emotional honesty in poetry with insights from "Pearl" by Ted Kooser. Plus my takeaways in how writing grief can enhance
Dec 19, 20245 min read


Fueled by the Poetry of Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley lived over 200 years ago. Born a slave, she was purchased by the Wheatley family and brought to Boston. The family gave...
Feb 20, 20232 min read


From the Bookshelves: Pretend I'm Dead
Every once in a while, a book comes along that grabs me by the throat and won’t let go. Pretend I’m Dead by Jen Beagin is one of these....
Jan 23, 20232 min read


From the Bookshelves: Burn Fortune
You know when you get to the last page in a book, finish reading, then turn immediately back to page one and start again? That’s the...
Nov 28, 20223 min read


"Mysterium Lunae" by C. TóibÃn
After the lunar eclipse earlier this month and my moon pictures last week, this heavenly object has been on my mind. Because of this, I...
Nov 21, 20222 min read
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