Once again, I'm getting double-duty out of my monthly contribution to The Writer's Vineyard, the blog for authors of Champagne Book Group. It's appropriate, it seems, for this conversation on creativity to be this week's Project Create. Which kind are you? In the middle of a long holiday weekend filled with gorgeous weather, joyful music, … Continue reading Which kind are you?
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All’s Fair
A poem written while sitting outside under the blue moon, watching a free concert by the Dusty 45's put on as part of the Kittitas County Fair celebration. The Dusty 45's were incredible, and the crowd was friendly. It's this week's Project Create. All’s Fair There’s the tiniest cowgirl in pink pajamas Sparkly shoes and … Continue reading All’s Fair
Four haikus, for no reason
Four haikus, for no particular reason, that make up this week's Project Create. Haiku One what we’re meant to do, if anything, is simply to love and be loved Haiku Two “hearts don’t go through life unbroken.” like ginger root, the pieces grow back. Haiku Three god’s plan is only this: remember to take your … Continue reading Four haikus, for no reason
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
You, Jane: The Pitch
The PNWA writers' conference is coming up, and here's a draft of a pitch for novel number two, You Jane, first constructed in 2010's NaNoWriMo frenzy. I'm not sure I've got it right yet - tell me what you think: Jane’s a frustrated writer who’s been in love with her best friend Charlie since their … Continue reading You, Jane: The Pitch
The gods remind us
A poem inspired by a full day of celebrating a life, listening to music, meeting new people, and watching a magnificently furious electrical storm at midnight: this week's Project Create. One Indian flute, played in honor of the dead; A second, played to light a doorway. Lightning without thunder, rain blown through the open window … Continue reading The gods remind us
But your dog can fly you like a kite
These signs communicate the rules for Iron Horse State Park, which contains our little section of the John Wayne Trail. The haiku is this week's Project Create. No cars are allowed But your dog can fly you like A kite, if it sits.
Elizabeth Fountain, Author 