Self-described "Lawyer Poet" Susan Stevens Chambers is this week's winner in our What Light Poetry Contest. Her poem was selected by fellow poet Joyce Sidman, author of Red Sings from Treetops.What Light is a part of mnLIT, which is presented by Magers and Quinn Booksellers and mnartists.org. Click here to read Susan's poem and to … Continue reading This week’s winning poem is Susan Stevens Chambers’ "Weather Advisory"
"The first 12 years are the worst."
This item is a two-fer. First up, I'm recommending the best podcast available, bar none. It's Slate.com's Culture Gabfest. Do not be tempted by other, lesser gabfests. This is the one.This week's installment includes a discussion of a series that ran recently in the Guardian. Writers offered up their ten cardinal rules for writing fiction. … Continue reading "The first 12 years are the worst."
Citizen Review: If You Lived Here You’d Already Be Home
Critics love John Jodzio's short stories, but what does your average M&Q customer think? Wonder no more. Here is the dependable Ben Paulson with a Citizen Review of Jodzio's first book.If You Lived Here You'd Already Be HomeJohn Jodzio's If You Lived Here You'd Already Be Home is that special kind of book that makes … Continue reading Citizen Review: If You Lived Here You’d Already Be Home
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