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Debut poetry book released!
Member Jenna Ziegler is proud to announce that her debut poetry book, The Bones Settling, has been released by Walnut Street Publishing. The Bones Settling is a lyrical collection that explores grief and hope, longing and love through the lens of living with chronic illness. It is a companion for seasons of loss, nostalgia, and resilience,... Continue Reading →
Landing: When Water Serpents Stop Holding Up the World
Three steps later, I hear an explosive snap, turn to see a tree fall exactly where I was standing ten seconds ago, crushing the fence, the gate, the pump. Adrenaline surges. Gasp for breath, as my heart rate soars. Big tree, a hundred and twenty feet, fallen across the pond and into the yard above, the steps and the back fence crushed. I walk over to look at the gate leading to the main house. The tree blocks the exit. Trapped in a forest around the pond. Wind drowns the sound of my heart. Our tiny house borders on the forest behind the main house. If more trees fall, it will be here. I give a plaintive howl into the wind.
Winners: December Nonfiction Contest
Congratulations to Charlotte Olson, Rick Sapp, and John C. Mannone!
Looking Ahead to February – Member Readings!
We're excited to announce member readings for our February meeting on Tuesday, February 10. We are inviting members to read from any of their published works. These may be book excerpts or short pieces from journals or anthologies.When you email us with your desire to read, please let us know if you will have books to... Continue Reading →
January Poetry Contest Open
Call for poetry submissions! Due January 31st.
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