Good afternoon! Is anyone else excited for April? 'Cause I sure am! I am hoping to start some gardening projects soon, and I look forward to showers and flowers, hopefully. Here in Florida we get tons of rain, but I kindof like it. It's peaceful, and having been raised in California, it's different, for me.… Continue reading Discovering Writer Jane Yolen
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Discovering Writer Elizabeth Roderick
Hello all, I'm here to talk about one of my author friends again. I met her years ago in San Luis Obispo, California when we joined a writing critique group. We were in the group with 2 other people, also talented, writing an assortment of types of novels - YA, fantasy, etc. My friend Liz's… Continue reading Discovering Writer Elizabeth Roderick
Discovering Poet Katharyn Howd Machan
Good evening my friends, It has been a couple of wild weeks. I have been going through some health upsets. Now I am happy to be able to dive back into blogging, and hopefully, back into writing, also! Currently I am in a research bit on my young adult historical novel. My main character has… Continue reading Discovering Poet Katharyn Howd Machan
Discovering Poet Amanda Gorman
Good afternoon my friends, As of today I will be posting weekly on Wednesdays. Also, I'm experimenting with showing the full posts on the blog homepage instead of excerpts; let me know which style you like more in the comments. Poet Amanda Gorman Last week we discovered writer Marge Piercy, a feminist and prolific writer… Continue reading Discovering Poet Amanda Gorman
Discovering Writer Marge Piercy
My fellow writers and readers, I'm always very excited when I get to discover a new writer! Today we're discovering poet, feminist, and novelist Marge Piercy. Born in 1936, she is a New York Times bestseller known for her frank biographical writings, her writing about social concerns, and her unabashed upholding of women's rights. She's… Continue reading Discovering Writer Marge Piercy