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Jessie Carty Interviewed!

I know, right? Two days since the last Guest Post? What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports Is a Goin’ On Around Here?

Today, Jessie Carty, poet and reviewer of poetry (and she also conducts a great interview herself!) is here to share her answers to my series of questions. I’m grateful, not just for her participation (which I am), but for the yeoman’s effort she puts into promoting and sharing the work of others. Her reviews on her blog, and presence in the Online Writing Community are a huge h...

A Second Hand Gift from the Bookshelf – A True Story

I’ve known about the book in the photograph for a long time. I’ve had it for several years. It’s one of those books I’ve kept around to read later because it’s one of those books you should read.

The first photo doesn’t show quite how old this particular book is. However, the naked lady with a torch (or running torchbearer if you prefer) symbol and recognizable to many my age and old. It’s a Modern Library book, and you can still find them by the bushel at used book stores, garage sales, flea...

Andrea Beltran Interviewed!

And we’re back with another Interview. This go ’round it’s Andrea Beltran, a poet and writer from Way Down Texas Way. One of the things I’ve noticed about Andrea in the world of Twitter, is how supportive of others she is. For every tweet about her own work or life, there’s a half dozen or more pointing to things by others that have touched her or impressed her. She is no different than many I’ve come across in my time on The Twittah, but I felt like it needed to be pointed out. I appreciate...

The Nuge really is a Madman

Generally speaking, I like to keep my politics off this space. I can do that elsewhere, but today I read about something that I just can’t let pass without comment. But first, some back story (because I like them…)

One of the first Guitar Hero type artists I got into as a kid was Ted Nugent. Growing up in Southeastern Michigan, it was hard to miss him. Heck, second concert I ever went to was a Nugent show at Crisler Arena (I think my ears are still ringing!). I’ve listened to his music for th...

Poem Draft

So, yesterday I did this thing. I responded to a tweet by Ada Limon who mentioned that using the word ‘feelings’ in a poem wasn’t a good idea. I concurred stating I’d never do that (and I don’t think I could). I think my revulsion dates to hearing that….song….by Morris Albert a billion times growing up. Anyhow, Ada Limon took my comment as a dare, and wrote a poem draft using said word (and it’s a mighty fine draft I must say). She also used ‘glass slipper’ because Matthew Zapruder threw that...

Elizabeth Howard – An Interview

I'd like to thank Elizabeth Howard for agreeing to answer my set of questions.  Her bio is at the end of the interview.  I must say up front that I am in awe of her 'Demand Poetry' idea.  I am either ill-equipped or simply unable to write poetry to order.  That she can, do does it well is a testament to her talent and committment.

And now, The Questions!

 

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1. Without naming it, describe for me your favorite dessert?My favorite dessert lives 1,300 miles to the west, in little red and white...

And Other Foolish Questions I Have Answered

My wife gave me some of my memories back today.  Being the dear lady that she is, she gave me a couple of small gifts this Easter Sunday.  She never has to look far to find some shiny bauble that catches my eye, as I keep a hellishly detailed and expansive list of crap I'd like to have on my Amazon Wish List.  I'm always and forever editing it, mainly adding to it but once in a while I remove things that fall into the "seemed like a good idea at the time" category.  Usually CD's that would...

News, Notes and General Jibber-Jabber!!!!

My new Amazon.com Author page is now live.

amazon.com/author/markstratton

I don't have any idea why I didn't do this earlier.  I should've, but didn't.  I don't do the best job of promoting my books in any format.

Tender Mercies, my poetry collection has collected 9 ratings and 3 reviews thus far on Goodreads.com.  The current Rating thus far is 4.44 (out of 5). This is rather heartening to me, and I wish to thank those who have taken the time to add their ratings and reviews.  If you're so...

Randall Weiss and His Writing Space

This go 'round, we here from Oklahoma writer Randall Weiss.  I'm pleased he shared his writing space and views with us.    During the month on April, since I will be playing in the National Poem Writing Month hoopla (a poetic draft a day…ack!), this series of Guest Posts will be scaled back so as not to overwhelm anyone…and now, to today's Guest Post!

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I enjoy noise. The noise produced by typewriter keys striking a page. The noise filling my local coffee shop. The noise shoppers make at the m...

Natasha Head and the Nothing Left to Lose Interview

This go 'round brings us another Canadien poet, Natasha Head.  Her debut collection, Nothing Left to Lose is out and you can find it at any number of places, links will be down at the bottom.  I appreciate Natasha's willingness to let us in a little and see behind her writers curtain.  We return to another Writing Spaces post next Monday, one I'm really excited about so come on back.

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1. Without naming it, describe for me your favorite beverage?

Rich, deep, caramel brown, it sings to me...