By Ronda Simmons Originally posted October 16, 2019 It’s autumn when we witness the return of Ugg boots, infinity scarves, and pumpkin spice lattes. There is something about the change of seasons, especially when summer gives way to fall, which gives my writing a kick-start. In the summer, it’s easy to justify not writing. It’sContinue reading “Cha Cha Cha Changes”
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Reminiscing Bettyville
By Eleanor Shelton Originally posted August 7, 2019 June of 2016 I was accepted into a novel editing workshop in the Aspen Summer Words Conference. The faculty member for my workshop was George Hodgman, a former editor at Houghton Mifflin, Simon & Schuster, and Vanity Fair. He had recently published his award-winning memoir Bettyville. When IContinue reading “Reminiscing Bettyville”
Ol’ Charlie Dick
By David E. Sharp Originally posted July 30, 2019 AN INTERVIEW WITH CHARLES DICKENS DS: It’s time for another fake interview with a deceased author. Today, from his grave in Poet’s Corner, we have the inimitable Charles Dickens. Mr. Dickens, you are known for painting the modern picture of Victorian England, creating larger than lifeContinue reading “Ol’ Charlie Dick”
Regarding Writing Residencies
By Jack Matthews What if you had almost a month of undistracted writing time? With a private studio. Physically isolated from family and friends. Limited internet access—nearly off the grid except for stimulating conversations over dinner with artists from all over the country, or even the world. Room, board, and studio provided free of charge.Continue reading “Regarding Writing Residencies”
The Writing Bug 