what we’re reading – july 29, 2019
you. we are so busy with all the outstanding poetry and flash fiction hitting our inbox we have no time for reading anything else. you have made us smile, made us cry, made us laugh out loud, made us root for you, and touched our charred little hearts. we agonized over every rejection letter. we […]
what we’re reading- july 23, 2019
we don’t always read poetry. a little fiction is always a fun diversion. we just finished “The Lies of Locke Lamora” by Scott Lynch. this fantasy novel takes you on a thrilling adventure. Lynch’s mastery of storytelling really shows because you will find yourself holding your breath in anticipation. this is the first in a […]
it’s getting hot in here
the deadline to submit to our inaugural anthology “Heat the Grease, We’re Frying up Some Poetry” is quickly approaching. this has been such an enjoyable experience; yet it has been quite frustrating, also. the task of choosing pieces from such a wealth of great writing is almost impossible. as writers ourselves,we agonize over every rejection. […]
what we’re reading – july 15, 2019
sometimes it’s fun to read about cats. T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats” fits the bill. from charming sketches that make you smile to poems extolling the virtues (and vexations) of cats, this slim book is perfect for light summer reading. and to think it inspired one of the longest running Broadway shows.
ekphrastic leanings
poetry does not exist in a vacuum. without novels, comedies, and music, how uninspired would we poets be. when it comes to the arts, poets have been so inspired there is a whole form of poetry dedicated to this intermingling of poetry and art. many art museums have free or reduced rate days and times. […]
