Ode to the End of Summer: An exercise
Summer is almost over, and every year it's a bittersweet feeling. The end of a season, shadows growing longer, gold-tinted dusks--even...
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Sep 1, 20234 min read
Summer Adventure: A narrative poem writing exercise
Summer is often painted with a brush of adventure. There's something about this season, probably stemming from the time off school as...
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Publication updates!
The end of May through the end of June was a month of respite from all things blog related for me, but that also means I didn't post my...
Apr 26, 20231 min read
Learn to Write a Golden Shovel!
Poetry forms can feel intimidating. We remember counting syllables, looking at meter, and trying to figure out if we're looking at a...
Apr 24, 20231 min read
National Poetry Month Project: Door Hangers
My friend and poet Deborah LeFalle told me about one of the ways she celebrates National Poetry Month, then she made some for me with my...
Apr 19, 20232 min read
Poem: Achillea Outside My Window by Deborah LeFalle
During National Poetry Month, I'm celebrating by sharing poems from community members and newsletter subscribers! If you'd like to...
Apr 7, 20231 min read
Poem: Agapanthus by Caroline Lindley
During National Poetry Month, I'm celebrating by sharing poems from community members and newsletter subscribers! If you'd like to...
Feb 6, 20233 min read
Learn How to Write a Pantoum!
I try to write a poem every day. Some days, the poem pours out of me, and I could write line after line without too much struggle. Other...
Feb 3, 20232 min read
Sleeping with Demons update!
The pre-order for my latest poetry chapbook, Sleeping with Demons, is now live! Here's what a few advanced readers had to say: "Kaecey...
Jan 16, 20232 min read
Water Power
As I’ve been sorting through my poems with an eye at submission and a possible collection/chapbook, I’ve noticed the frequency with which...
Dec 19, 20222 min read
Experimenting with Death
I enjoy experimental poetry--poetry that takes risks and challenges the reader with surprising language, unexpected imagery, leaps and...
Nov 7, 20222 min read
Experiments in Syntax with 80 Flowers
I love being introduced to new-to-me poets. As such, it was a treat when last Sunday, as part of Hugo House’s excellent Write-o-Rama, I...
Mar 15, 20221 min read
New poetry collection forthcoming!
My latest poetry collection, Sleeping with Demons, has been picked up for publication! Here are the details.
Feb 5, 20211 min read
Writing Exercise (PDF): Capturing Big Feelings
February is here. A short month with a lot on its shoulders. We have Valentine's Day, which, no matter your feelings on the holiday, can...
Jun 21, 20201 min read
Father's Day Writing Prompt!
Happy Father's Day! To help celebrate all the fathers in our lives, here's a little writing inspiration using a photograph of a man and...
Apr 6, 20201 min read
Myths & Curses: Free Creative Writing Workshop!
It's National Poetry Month! Ready to celebrate? Join me in this FREE hour-long creative writing workshop as we use Myths and Curses as...
Mar 18, 20202 min read
Beat social disconnect with a FREE virtual creative writing workshop!
I know it's only been a short while, but not knowing how long we'll all be cooped up at home is hard. And when you're used to interacting...
Mar 17, 20204 min read
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an Irish Poetry Form!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! If you couldn't tell from my name, I'm a wee bit Irish! This St. Paddy's Day, why not try something (other than...
Feb 28, 20202 min read
Thank you, Cupertino!
My term as Cupertino Poet Laureate ends at the close of February, and it's with both great joy and sadness that I leave the position of...
Oct 30, 20192 min read
Poetry Workshop Wonders: List-Definition Poems
Today I had the privilege of spending time in one of my favorite places with my favorite people: a community creativity workshop. This...
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