Another excerpt from this year's NaNo story, The Law of Immediate Forgiveness. Amy June Pilgrim gets some distressing news from her mother, Lisa Marie. “Your father called, Amy. At least, I think it was him.” Lisa Marie let out a long, slow breath. “I haven’t heard his voice in five years. But it sure sounded … Continue reading Do grown-ups think time is infinite or something?
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Amy June’s long night begins…
Here's a teaser from the end of November 2's NaNo-ing. Amy June Pilgrim, age eleven and a half, has decided she is too old to play the weekly hide and seek games that have become a habit with her Grandpa Marq. She looks for him to tell him her decision, but can't find him anywhere. … Continue reading Amy June’s long night begins…
NaNoWriMo Countdown
It starts in about ten days: National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo. The joyous, crazy, intense, freakish experience of voluntarily committing to write fifty thousand words in the month of November. This will be my third year as a participant; I confess I'm addicted. I've learned a lot about writing from reading, and from workshops, … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Countdown
Champagne Books Reader Celebration
I am happy to share this link to Champagne Book Group's blog, where the October Reader Celebration begins! CBG is an independent publisher headquartered in Calgary, Alberta; they are the lovely people who are bringing my first book into this world in the spring. I'll be participating in the fun, hosting a reader word search … Continue reading Champagne Books Reader Celebration
The Good Fire
After more than a month of wildfires burning in our part of the country, and living in a smoky haze, it was such a treat to visit a friend on the other side of the mountains and be reminded of the enchanting power of a good fire. This week's Project Create tries to evoke the … Continue reading The Good Fire
What the Buddha Brings
Inspired by a line I read in Sarah Canary, a novel by Karen Joy Fowler (who also taught a wonderful writing class at Hugo House in Seattle a couple of years ago), a little list. Try it: write "What the Buddha Brings" at the top of a page, then start your own list. Write the … Continue reading What the Buddha Brings
The fire this time
A small poem related to the week of wildfire outside, and equally applicable to the fires we feel inside, at times. And this week's Project Create. The Fire This Time Containment comes first. When it is too much to get your own arms around, Try joining with someone else.
At the right time
Has a book ever come into your life at just the right time? That was the topic of my post this month on The Writers Vineyard, the blog for Champagne Book Group authors. I'm conscripting it into double-duty as this week's Project Create. Here's the link and an excerpt: At the Right Time In last … Continue reading At the right time
Randomly Accessed Poetics, Issue One
With deep appreciation to fellow writer and poet William Lindberg for collecting, editing, and publishing a fascinating collection of poems and stories (some with adult content, fair warning). My contribution is called "Jack in the Box," and it's on page 32. Issue One: The Texture of Words Enjoy!
Good readers – Writers Vineyard
My July contribution to the Writers Vineyard, the blog for Champagne Book Group authors, is about reading, the joy and power of it. It's this week's Project Create, and I should really dedicate it to the Ellensburg Public Library, one of those magical places that lets you take books home for nothing but the promise … Continue reading Good readers – Writers Vineyard
Elizabeth Fountain, Author 