When I returned from a two-week trip to Alaska at the end of June, I thought a lot about why I didn’t write while I was there. Normally when I travel, I carry a journal with me and find time…
An Interview with Poet Patricia Colleen Murphy
Today I have something special to offer: an interview with poet Patricia Colleen Murphy, whose new collection, Hemming Flames, won The May Swenson Poetry Award and has just been published by Utah State University Press. First some biographical notes: Patricia…
Catching up on some writing news
Can the first week of August really be over? Apparently, yes. I started the summer with a trip to Alaska and have spent time since then working, writing, reading, and getting ready for the fall semester at Lasell College. I’ll…
My post/essay "Fireworks" is up at the Superstition Review Blog
Many thanks to the editors and students at Superstition Review, the literary journal out of Arizona State University. Today they published my guest post/essay, “Fireworks” on the journal’s online blog. I’ve written for Superstition Review’s blog before; last time I…
A link to my guest post on the Superstition Review Blog
“California, a prophet on the burning shore, California, I’ll be knocking on the golden door” – John Perry Barlow I always think of the Grateful Dead song “Estimated Prophet” when I travel to California. As a matter of fact, when…
Check out the New Issue of Superstition Review
Superstition Review, the online literary magazine at Arizona State University, has just published its 7th issue, which features numerous accomplished writers, including Marge Piercy. The publication’s founding and current editor is Patricia Colleen Murphy, whose work has appeared in many…