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Last call!

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Sometimes, unsolicited ideas come to me while I’m cooking. It’s often just enough to write a bit of micro poetry. Here is the beginning of what I’m calling “Micro Waves: A Series of Short Poems from the Kitchen.” More to come. #micro #micropoetry #poetry

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I just read in Littsburgh that there's a Western PA #litmag open for subs: prose, poetry, plays, and art www.bridgeliteraryartscenter.org/journal.html I can't quite tell if it's a new pub? It may be? #poetry #openforsubmissions #writingcommunity

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Poem for February 25th There be a light in my eyes, unseen before today's new washing machine.

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Still time to sign up. And if you can't make it live, never fear--we're recording! So sign up to receive the video afterwards. Shares welcome!

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First warm-ish day. It's not May 11th, but it's still true:

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Poem for February 21st Leg Day I will not stand for cannot stand for anything

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Pleased that Slow Orbit has allowed me to further consider my poem "Broadleaf." Context and commentary from me and the original editor, @markdanowsky.bsky.social of @oneart.bsky.social is here:

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"How to Talk to Booksellers" ($25 USD) is a live + recorded webinar for trad. pub. authors of any genre/format. We'll talk about: -targeting bookstores/boutiques/museum shops -talking up your book -cold-emailing -what not to do Spaces left! 3/3, 11am EST. Details @ link in bio!

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Now in Slow Orbit: @jessicawhippl17.bsky.social's poem "Broadleaf," originally published in @oneart.bsky.social in 2021. "I’ve written about having OCD. My brain, in its zeal for wanting clarity and certainty, also wants things to be absolute." syzygyworkshop.org/broadleaf

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I loved hearing the sounds in this poem, and I loved being reminded of the time I found a morel (pictured here!)

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This is one of the coolest things! I drove up to Myerstown, PA to see our storywalk. @painternik.bsky.social @esckeyes.bsky.social Thank you to Myerstown Library for sharing ENOUGH IS...!

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If you have read ENOUGH IS... or I THINK I THINK A LOT, I would ❤️love it❤️ if you left a review somewhere out in the world. While you're at it, leave a review or rating for someone else's book. And have a happy Valentine's Day, book people! @joseebisaillon.bsky.social @painternik.bsky.social

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My #marketing webinar for #authors is coming up on March 3 via Zoom. If you're looking for tips for sharing your books with bookstores, boutiques museum shops, etc., check the link in my bio for details. I'd love it if two helpful people could share this post if you feel moved to!

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I just had an interview with the selection committee for the public art grant for which I'm a finalist. If my proposal is selected in this final round, my work (poems, micropoetry and photography) will be part of 2025's Art at Amtrak program. I'll find out on Tuesday! 😬🙏

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Yesterday I said this (below). Today I read this and I feel a bit... re-calibrated: open.substack.com/pub/ekstasis... Thank you @pauljpastor.bsky.social and Ekstasis Magazine for stirring my soul. I'm ordering the print edition if it's not too late because I will return to this often.

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Poem for February 4th I'm in bare feet and everything is broken glass - - - - - - (I forgot to share it here yesterday.)

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Sharing again for the afternoon people...

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I'm hosting a $25 webinar for authors who want to get their books into bookstores (because it's not up to your publisher!). It's called "How to Talk to Booksellers" and we cover: - finding stores 👍 - cold-emailing - what not to do 👎 +more Full info @ link in bio! Shares= 😃

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I JUST FOUND OUT I'M A FINALIST FOR THE PUBLIC ART GRANT I APPLIED FOR!!

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To call yourself an author, you don't need: -readers -a pub contract -an agent -a complete draft -a flawless idea -commitment to write daily The only prerequisite: -you've penned something that didn't exist before, and now it does Please own the author* title, friends*

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Here's a helpful blog series that compares traditional publishing to self-publishing. ⬇️⬇️ Read each for the full take. (Thanks as always, @onewheeloneil.bsky.social) Non-trad: onewheeloneil.com/blog/publish... Trad: onewheeloneil.com/blog/publish... Self: www.onewheeloneil.com/blog/publish...

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Poem as I'm Falling Asleep bed, yes. first, cold. feet. socks now. today. email, think a thing not to forget. remember--"e." send it right away. tomorrow, when it's raining now. something from before under the blanket there a shadow there, heavy a warming, there a fish

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2025's first acceptance came today. ✨️

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Thank you to E. Bradford Elem. for hosting me today. We talked about the people who make books and my favorite part was sharing our favorite colors (mine is green). We learned that book printers don't use ink in most of those colors!

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New authors: Did you know your publisher doesn't place your books in bookstores? What can an author do? I have some ideas...

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Anyone teach an Environmental Literature & Writing course in HS (or something similar)? I’m developing an elective and would love to see some syllabi!

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Actual conversation between me and an 11-year-old: Me: Who sings this? I like it. Her: Benson Boone. Me: Benson Boom? Her: Benson Boone. Me: Ben Tin Boom? Her: Benson Boone. Me: Ben Sinboon? Her: Benson Boone.

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Fake author account alert: if PennerSaraBooks messages you on Twitter, it's fake. I reported it.

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