writing from the second story

Journal of Mythic Arts

November 30th 2007

My poem “Shapshifter” came out today is the beautiful Journal of Mythic Arts edited by Midori Snyder and Terri Windling. http://endicottstudio.typepad.com/jomapoetry/2007/11/shapeshifter-ma.html It’s a wonderful journal that’s a visual and literary treat!

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There is no present like a book…

November 29th 2007

Apologies to Emily D., (the word should really be “frigate”), but she might agree with the sentiment. In the bustle of Christmas gifting, consider giving a signed copy of a book. Your local independent bookstore is a good place to start. They often have a local authors section. And, of course, you can order signed [...]

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G.K Chesterton and the trials of newsletters

November 28th 2007

G.K. lived before the advent of the computer age which has brought tremendous potential and tremendous frustration. Right now I am raging at my computer over attempting to create my very first newsletter. For some reason, the graphics just won’t show up#@!*  Once I master this little glitch, which can send me over the edge [...]

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Mr. Lane’s Class asks…

November 18th 2007

Where does an author’s voice come from? After reading favorite authors, and inviting me to participate in their blogg discussions, students were ready to have a socratic discussion about voice. Most students felt that voice is shaped by a variety of perspectives, social, cultural, philosophical, religious and even technological. An author’s voice is their view of the [...]

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Writers on character

November 14th 2007

Here’s a great discussion I came across on editor Cheryl Klein’s blog about how authors start a story and how they develop characters. Who would have thought so many people invent characters that take on a life of their own? It’s an old post, so you’ll just have to eavesdrop on the conversation. Can you [...]

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Hearing colors, tasting shapes

November 8th 2007

Everyone has secrets. Today one of mine is out of the bag–synesthesia. I started thinking about this the other day when a friend asked me where an author’s voice comes from. I was thinking of all the random bits that make up a person’s perception of the world, things that are unique to that indivdual. [...]

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Welcome Mr. Lane’s Class!

November 6th 2007

Come and explore, this lost and found where both red herrings and clues abound.Ask me questions I’ll tell you true, but fact and fantasy you must sort through.The game’s afoot! 

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November 1st 2007
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