The Poetry Society of Texas’ 2023 A Book of the Year arrived in my mail a couple of days ago. The collection of winning poems from the 2022 monthly and annual contests includes two pieces by me. “Upon Running into a Former Sweater at Goodwill” won the Old South Prize, and “Eating the Watermelon Moon”Continue reading “Poetry and Healing”
Author Archives: Carie Juettner
Spooky America News: A Cover Reveal & Interview!
Greetings, ghost story fans! I have some fun news to share. First of all, I normally like to encourage people to get outside, enjoy nature, breathe some fresh air, and go exploring. But it is HOT down here in Texas right now. 🥵 Like, dangerously hot and also extremely humid. The combination makes me feelContinue reading “Spooky America News: A Cover Reveal & Interview!”
Glimpse of Summer
☀️🏡🌸🐢🎣🦆 After yoga, I take a walk through the park and nearby neighborhood, listening to Ann Patchett’s collection of essays, These Precious Days, apt title for my life right now, my morning, this moment. I pass a house with such a vibrant garden of colorful blooms it rivals beds at the Lady Bird Johnson WildflowerContinue reading “Glimpse of Summer”
Carie Juettner 