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December 30, 2013
Warning Rag
Warning: Contest deadlines are closer than they appear! Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow is the deadline for the Milestones writing contest. There is still time to get your entry in, but you’ll need to work fast. Submit your story in 1200 words or less to cheri@brassragpress.com before midnight tomorrow night. (hmmm, why does it … Continue reading »
December 27, 2013
Coyote Take
Synopsis: First came the comet. Then came the fires. Now we fight to save what’s left. Baptiste, stranded 500 miles from his wife and daughter, at the northern edge of civilization, has made a vow to protect a teenage girl from the chaos that surrounds them. But as food and fuel runs out, and even friends … Continue reading »
December 21, 2013
Christmas Rag
This has been a strange Christmas season for me and I don’t know why. Every Christmas since I can remember has been a time of family and rejoicing. Even when I wasn’t a Christian, we celebrated the ideals of peace on Earth and love of family that everyone can agree with and commend. This year is … Continue reading »
December 14, 2013
Dreams Block
So, maybe you remember this post. or you don’t. I don’t know, I’m not your memory, get off my back. Anyway, several months back it was requested by Kasia James into an anthology she was putting together on Motherhood. I signed here, initialed there, hit send, and off my little poem went into the world … Continue reading »
Five things I love about Independent Bookstores
Last night I was privileged to attend a book signing for Snowbird Christmas, organized by the fabulous Nancy Quatrano. Read (Think) Books is an independent book store in Palatka. The owner is personable, smart and kind. The clientele are generous, open and welcoming. Palatka itself is much the same, with an historical patina that makes you want … Continue reading »
December 6, 2013
Anthology Block: Part II
As promised, Kasia’s – part two of Kasia’s guest post. Working with her on the anthology has been a great experience and I’m looking forward to the release. Read on to find out more about pulling together disparate viewpoints into a cohesive, informative, insightful whole… I’ve learnt an enormous amount while putting the Anthology together, … Continue reading »
November 29, 2013
Anthology Block
Today’s post comes to us from Kasia James, the editor of The Milk of Female Kindness, an anthology on modern motherhood. Her discoveries in the adventure of pulling together an international group of writers on a universal topic make for some interesting reading to anyone hoping to work collaboratively with a diverse group. Enjoy part … Continue reading »
November 22, 2013
Struggling Rag
It’s one of those times when I kinda got nothin’. You know, one of those days when, due to whatever circumstances currently stalking you, your creative muse has run into a cave. Not only do you not know where the cave is, but even if you did, the magic word needed to enter would … Continue reading »
November 19, 2013
Butterfly Rag
I was going to write this really thought-provoking blog on feminism tonight, but it’s late and I have a two year old asleep in my bed and I have to be up early. So no. Tonight is choices. Sometimes you have goal, and you talk to everyone about that goal and they all know you’re … Continue reading »
November 16, 2013
Updated Rag
You know, they weren’t wrong when they said “things change.” Least of all in my life. There is so much going on these days I needed yesterday to just stop and catch my breath, metaphorically speaking of course. When things change, we need to update them. So, here ‘tis, the updates. Milestones Contest: Find the … Continue reading »
