Tag Archives: Just for Fun

The Dirty Pun Catcher

I had my poetry critique group this afternoon. We were reading one person’s poem, and one of my suggestions for her was a stronger title that better tied into the content of the poem. So the three of us started … Continue reading

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The Adventures of Squirmy

I thought you guys might like a laugh to get your week started. Here’s a poem of mine that won the National Federation of State Poetry Societies sonnet contest in 2010. It was first published in their prize anthology Encore. … Continue reading

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Physical Books: Reading, Sniffing, and Torturing

I have a piece of flash fiction that was just published today in the December issue of The Washington Pastime. Wee! I love it, have always loved it, and am very happy that it found such a lovely new home. … Continue reading

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15 Ways to Tell whether you are a Critique Group Regular, or Veteran

‎ Originally posted on Sunday, ‎September ‎11, ‎2011, ‏‎2:45:00 PM 15. You’re a critique group regular if… your paperclips constantly mysteriously disappear. You’re a critique group veteran if… your paperclips constantly find themselves replaced with different paperclips. 14. You’re a … Continue reading

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Typos

Originally posted on March 10, 2011 at 4:05 PM For a perfectionist like me, the internet is an imperfect thing, seeing as it allows me to be less than perfect. Not only does it not correct my mistakes as I … Continue reading

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