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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


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


From the Bookshelves: Sleeping with Ghosts (book review)
"Sleeping with Ghosts takes us on a journey through past loves, family ties, and those little moments that somehow stay with us. "
Oct 31, 20243 min read


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...
Sep 16, 20233 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...
Sep 1, 20234 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...
Jul 5, 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 26, 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 24, 20231 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 19, 20232 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...
Apr 7, 20231 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 6, 20233 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...
Feb 3, 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...
Jan 16, 20232 min read


Experimenting with Death
I enjoy experimental poetry--poetry that takes risks and challenges the reader with surprising language, unexpected imagery, leaps and...
Dec 19, 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...
Nov 7, 20222 min read


New poetry collection forthcoming!
My latest poetry collection, Sleeping with Demons, has been picked up for publication! Here are the details.
Mar 15, 20221 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...
Feb 5, 20211 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...
Jun 21, 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...
Apr 6, 20201 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 18, 20202 min read
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