On Saturday, I had the privilege of hearing Alan Birkelbach speak at the Austin Poetry Society‘s November meeting. Alan, a former Texas Poet Laureate, read several of his enchanting, relatable poems, talked about his involvement with the Words of Preservation project, gave advice on the publishing industry, and led the audience in a short writingContinue reading ““Ms. M” – A Friction Poem”
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My Cabin in the Woods: 5 Days at the Highlights Foundation
When most people hear Highlights, they think of colorful magazines strewn across end tables at doctors’ offices. They think of “Find It” pictures and Goofus & Gallant. They think of stories for children. But there is much more to the Highlights Foundation than just their seventy-year literary legacy, and I got a small taste ofContinue reading “My Cabin in the Woods: 5 Days at the Highlights Foundation”
Back-to-School Sale at Pumpkins & Poetry!
Happy August, everyone! (I can say that because right now August is not acting like August. It’s 72 degrees and raining here in Austin, which might be a sign of the end of the world, but I don’t care because it’s nice.) Anyway… Earlier this summer, I opened an Etsy shop called Pumpkins & Poetry,Continue reading “Back-to-School Sale at Pumpkins & Poetry!”
Carie Juettner 