When I first started compiling my poems for my first collection, Cracked Open, I also realized what my following 2 collections would be able. We’ve finally reached number 3! My third collection will have the theme of Nature connecting the pages. No chapters I enjoy chapbooks and collections that have chapters because it gives the reader more direction and…
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Today we have Jamey Boelhower who has published many collections for the years! Jamey writes poetry, blogs, and a fiction novel Under the Lights. Since Jamey wrote a collection along side his son, one could guess his collection circle around family and life tribulations. What’s the biggest difference in your poetry from your first collection to your most recent? One…
The talented author and illustrator Lauren M. Hancock, (also known as Alice Well) got in touch with me earlier this month and swapped books, here’s my review of Our Whimsical World: Illustrated Stories. Our Whimsical World offers bright rhymes, vibrant illustrations, and profound lessons. Majority of the characters are animals and inanimate objects that really plays into the whimsical theme….
Maria at Sampaguitas is a fantastic magazine to submit your piercing yet tender pieces to. The magazine encompasses so many different forms from short stories and essays to poetry and photography. If you’re a creative artist, definitely give them a look! I lucked out by having a regular contributor Venus Davis review my collection Where I Ache! “In Megan O’Keeffe’s…
Today we chat with Matt from his Alternative Darkness blog where love, grief, and malice all intertwine to create insightful poems. Let’s dive into the dark now: Has writing poems about death and grief been helpful in the healing process? Would you recommend writing to others grieving? Well, I don’t write poems about death because I’m dealing with a…
Today we meet up with poet Jason Yearick. He touches on so many diverse topics in his poetry, you must visit his website because I’m sure there will be something there each person can enjoy! Jason puts so much thought into every poem he creates, there are new layers you’ll notice after each read. Let’s get started! You have…
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Let’s face it, things slip from time to time. You get stressed and he gets busy and the relationship falls down the list. So how can you fix it? Special date night Any time you read an article like this, a scheduled date night always makes the list so let’s get it out of the way now. In the…
Today we welcome DeVonne White to the blog! We’ll explore how meditative and healing poetry can be! Poetry is an amazing way to express thoughts and work through struggles. Let’s talk to DeVonne about how inspiring it is to write about her faith! How has poetry strengthened your faith? Most of the poetry I write is scripture driven. I’ll…