Michelle Junot's Blog, page 3
May 7, 2018
Long April Hours Bring May Readings (Not Everything Rhymes)
Well. April happened in a flash. That was a fun extra winter, brief spring, and hot, hot summer. But now, it’s May, and I have lots of things happening that I need to tell you about. First—a brief recap of events gone by: City Lit Festival | April 14 On Saturday, April 14, I read alongside ...
March 29, 2018
Talking with My Hands
I was fortunate enough to take my writing and craft to two unfamiliar mediums this week: a podcast and video. On Saturday, March 24, I spent the evening talking poetry, craft, workshop, and ferry boats with my good friends Mychael and Ann Marie for the former’s podcast, So…Poetry. It was easily the most fun I’ve ...
January 22, 2018
Back and Forth, Back and Forward
And so, as I mark this back and forth, back and forward, 2017 recap and movement into 2018, I invite you to stalk me on Instagram if you want to know the details of my personal life. I have no doubt that the awkward amount of cat videos, and photos of cocktails and coffee will answer all your questions. Special bonus—there are gross pictures of my double-its-normal-size eye today that prompted a fun ER trip yesterday. (That I might actually write about.)
December 3, 2017
Happy Birthday, Notes*
Friends, Family, Followers, and the like, I sat down this evening to write a post reflecting on the last year. Wednesday, Dec. 6 marks the one-year anniversary of the official launch of Notes From My Phone*. Tuesday, Dec. 12 marks my 29th birthday and the beginning of the end of my 20s. And Sunday, Dec. […]
October 19, 2017
I’m a Travelin’: Fall Updates and Events
The leaves are a changing, and I’m a traveling. Since I last updated you, several things have happened and have been scheduled to happen. New Publications and Publicity 15 Best Places to Write | BMoreArt In July, BmoreArt published a guest piece I wrote highlighting the 15 Best Places to Write in Baltimore. If you’re […]
July 10, 2017
Celebrating Our 4-Year Anniversary
Today marks the 4-year anniversary of me “defining the relationship” with Maryland. After a tumultuous two days at the MVA, we started on this path that I’ve largely not regretted (except during Mardi Gras week each year when I question... Continue Reading →
June 7, 2017
Beyond Everything that Isn’t
In the last three months, I’ve traveled to Van Buren, AR; Santa Monica, CA; Long Beach, CA; Newport Beach, CA; Laguna Beach, CA; Hilton Head, SC; Pittsburgh, PA; and Fayetteville, AR. Before the summer’s out, I will have gone on... Continue Reading →
April 11, 2017
Update + Upcoming Event
Hi Everyone, I’ve started many-a-blogs and letters to you over the last three months to no avail. Like me, they’re just not sure what they want to be yet. So, here’s a boring-but-informational blog for you: Notes from My Phone*... Continue Reading →
February 14, 2017
One Year and Two Days Later: The In-Between
Originally posted on Michelle Junot:
My book turned one on Saturday. Now, I don’t have any kids—a fact my students remind me of frequently—but this feels significant. Or, actually, it feels like it should feel significant. Mostly it just feels…
My book turned one on Saturday. Now, I don’t have any kids—a fact my students remind me of frequently—but this feels significant. Or, actually, it feels like it should feel significant. Mostly it just feels…
November 24, 2016
Thankful for Life Unedited
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! If you’re reading this, then I suspect you may be glued to your iphone or ipad or other internet-connected device, avoiding uncomfortable political confrontations with your families. You’re welcome. 2. I am not going there. 3. You’re... Continue Reading →
