'If I could tell my young self something, I'd say that she should not let anything take away her joy in making things out of words – that whatever tends to take away from that deep play and pleasure should be questioned.'
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Interview: Marly Youmans, Author of ‘Glimmerglass: A Novel,’ Poet and Writing Instructor, Part 1 of 2
'Anything that deepens your life is of use to a writer. Anything that makes you a bigger person on the inside is of use. Anything that helps you understand other people is of use. And anything that causes you to grieve, love, be sheltering, be upset, and feel joy is of use.'
Read More »Game Review: ‘Elegy for a Dead World’ Encourages Literary Gaming
Literary nerds, brace yourselves. The developers, writers, and artists at Dejobaan Games have finally created the ultimate game for you.
Read More »Interview: Poet Jon M. Nelson, Author of ‘Reflections of Life’
In addition to sharing his talent through his poetry, Nelson serves in the military.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Spirit Quest’ by Bob Mackenzie and Sharlena Wood
Pictures and words combine to speak volumes to any willing to listen
Read More »Book Review: ‘Goddess Heart Rising’ by Roslyn Elena McGrath
I wonder why men don’t write books about the gods of mythology in this vein.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Are There Zombies in Heaven?’ by Eric “The Moebius Kid” Morlin
This is poetry from a complex and gifted mind and also from the streets. It is not pretty but it is impressive and worthwhile for the reader.
Read More »Irish Poet Seamus Heaney Dies – A Poet for His Homeland and the World
One of the things that made Heaney’s work so lasting and memorable was that it connected humanity to something intangible, yet however spiritual, it reminded us of earthly realities in the process.
Read More »Book Review: “Nature’s Pride: Beauty & Words” by Brian Wayne Maki
A picture is worth a thousand words, but what picture or poem can fully capture the beauty of Nature?
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