I stand atop the Sand Dunes at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo, the blood of Christ, my back to the wind. The sand swirls around me, my pockets fill with it, and my feet sink in it till I am buried up to my ankles. There are grains of sand in my teeth
Jack began to think the wound was superficial because there was no pain. Sure, there was pain when the knife went in, sharp and cold, but now there was nothing. He was numb. Sleep. That was all that was needed, sleep. Just a little rest and everything would be okay… Jack opened his eyes, blinking
I had the privilege of hearing Kurt Vonnegut speak once toward the end of his life. I was overwhelmed by his humor and humanity. He was a unique and brilliant individual. The video below showcases that humor and his skill. So take 5 minutes to be thoroughly entertained. Who knows, you could be inspired
My dear friend Michael Daly retired from teaching today. A rather large amount of people gathered in a ballroom to celebrate his career and the man. He mingled the crowd as we sipped our cocktails and nibbled the h'orderves. There were handshakes and pats on the back and hugs. It was a quiet and sedate
Query Letters for book-length manuscripts and/or agent representation The last in our 'How to Get Published' series. This time the focus is on getting representation and writing a great query letter. As always special thanks go out to David Hicks and Jacqueline Kharouf for compiling this information. So, what’s the difference between querying for a
A list of useful websites of literary magazines, small presses, and book publishers. One of the things I've always been frustrated/confused/ignorant of has been the nuts and bolts of the submission process. Where to submit and when and how. Below you will find a few websites that will help. Special thanks go out to David
Part two of the useful information needed to get yourself published. Okay, so you've found the right publisher(s) and now you want to submit your masterpiece - what do you do? Below you will find three simple steps to follow to ensure you put your best foot forward and have the best opportunity to get
Jacqueline Kharouf kindly gave me permission to post an excerpt from a craft lesson I had the privilege of attending. You should really check out the whole thing at the link below, well worth it. Thanks, JK. "The following is a lecture/craft lesson that I gave for my Denver writing group in October 2011. This
