Pumpkins and Poetry

Today I’d like to share two little October-themed poems with you. “Harvest Moon” is my very first published poem. It appeared in the 2009 Texas Poetry Calendar, and was published under my maiden name, Carie Kinder. I wrote this poem in my head as I drove home from work one October night, the full moonContinue reading “Pumpkins and Poetry”

My Guest Post on The Muffin

Hi All, Today I’m guest blogging on The Muffin, the blog of WOW! Women on Writing. Pop over there and read my piece “Cue Tips.” And if it’s your first time to visit, stick around for a while. WOW! is a great resource for writing tips, industry news, contest opportunities, and personal anecdotes from femaleContinue reading “My Guest Post on The Muffin”

Growing Up on the Oregon Trail

This week, I’d like to share one of my poems. “Growing Up on the Oregon Trail” was first published last year in [Insert Coin Here], a video-game-themed anthology by Kind of a Hurricane Press.       Growing Up on the Oregon Trail I remember the terrible day when my cousin died of dysentery. I’d gone hunting,Continue reading “Growing Up on the Oregon Trail”