On Friday, March 24th, I’m teaching a class to benefit the Pilates Transparency Project and the fundraiser to cover the legal fees for Mary Kelly. This fundraiser is important to me not just as a Pilates practitioner, but as someone who has been a writer for most of her life. I’ve made the class availableContinue reading “Join me for a special class”
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Join Us on a Virtual Poetry Road Trip!
Even with pandemic restrictions loosening, I’m still inclined to take precautions regarding large events. Most of the poets I know are still hosting readings online, and I’m not about to be the first one to push the status quo. But now that the spring semester is over, I’m getting that usual burst of creative energy,Continue reading “Join Us on a Virtual Poetry Road Trip!”
May Poetry Events
I’m excited for the four poetry events I have in place for May. (There might be a fifth, but details are still in the works, so it’s too early to post about.) Scroll down to find out about my two workshop offerings, as well as two opportunities for collaborative poetry writing. As we are stillContinue reading “May Poetry Events”
Let’s Spend a Year Studying Form
While I mostly write in free verse, most of my poet friends know that I love form. In fact, even in my free verse, I usually incorporate some formal aspect… Something that my MFA thesis advisor and I butted heads about on a regular basis! Even though I don’t regularly write with rhyme and meter,Continue reading “Let’s Spend a Year Studying Form”
Yoga + Writing Workshop Coming Up!
A year ago, a good friend of mine took me to Modo Yoga Austin to try out a class. I had no idea I would be walking into a hot yoga session. I’d tried Bikram a few times and didn’t enjoy it, so if I’d known, my prejudice would have gotten in the way. IContinue reading “Yoga + Writing Workshop Coming Up!”
Revision Redux
In March 2015, I ran a two-week online writing workshop focused on revision. I had such a great time coaching poets on how to streamline their poetry, and I’ve been looking for opportunities to run it again. I’m happy to announce I have some extra time for workshops this summer, so I’ll be running the OnlineContinue reading “Revision Redux”
My Big Poetry Giveaway
As I’ve mentioned in earlier posts this month, I’m thrilled to be hosting the Big Poetry Giveaway this year! Thanks again to Kelli Russell Agodon for letting me take over. Yesterday’s post was all about the guidelines for participants. Today’s post is to tell you about the books I’m giving away this year. But first,Continue reading “My Big Poetry Giveaway”
Big Poetry Giveaway 2016: Guidelines
Just six days left until April. Which means my birthday, National Poetry Month, AIPF, Poetry at Round Top, and of course, Big Poetry Giveaway! This is the seventh Big Poetry Giveaway, and I’m thrilled to be taking over hosting duties. If you’re new to BPG, you may be wondering how to participate. It’s pretty simple: Anyone withContinue reading “Big Poetry Giveaway 2016: Guidelines”
Get Ready for Big Poetry Giveaway 2016!
Kelli Russell Agodon came up with the idea of the Big Poetry Giveaway as an opportunity for people to connect and share their love of poetry. The aim is simple: every participating blogger gives away two books of poetry during National Poetry Month. (And you must be willing to send them anywhere in the world,Continue reading “Get Ready for Big Poetry Giveaway 2016!”
AFPF On Hiatus for 2015
I mentioned this over at the official Austin Feminist Poetry Festival blog a few weeks ago, but I’ve decided to take a hiatus from the festival this year. The past two years were incredible! However, I’ve just finished a two-year term on the Austin Poetry Society board and I’ve spent the first few months ofContinue reading “AFPF On Hiatus for 2015”