Fifteen years ago I took my first personal interest writing class. At that point in my life it was more therapy than craft, and I wrote my first essay about journeying through infertility in that class. That essay, entitled bare, is finally published. You can find it on ChronciallyLit. grace for each moment, one moment at a time
Category: published
moonShine review and me
No, I don’t drink moonshine. But I do take photographs. This month I have the privilege of being the featured photographer in moonShine review. It was a lot of fun culling through photos, choosing what to submit, and then finding out which photographs were selected for publication. Head on over to moonShine review’s website to order your copy for the literature and photography lover in your life. Or just order one for yourself. grace for Read More
kakalak 2018
Kakalak 2018 is available for pre-order. Once again I am honored to have my work in the upcoming issue. One poem of mine will be included, along with two of my photographs, one of which won the 2nd place art award. I’m excited to see them in print come December. The cover price is $15, but the current pre-order discount price is $9, (not including shipping or applicable sales tax). Place your order at the Read More
when books don’t sell
Recently, I spent a few days at a writing conference in the Blue Ridge mountains. One of the options presented to published authors was to bring books to sell in the conference bookstore. Though my book is poetry, and poetry generally doesn’t sell well, I decided to take several copies of Counting Colors along. Never having had a book published before, it felt strange and at the same time kind of wonderful to mention I had a Read More
a loss for words
Ever since the publication of Counting Colors was set in motion, I’ve felt a strange inability to write. Obviously, I’m physically capable, but forming words into sentences, and then sentences into coherent paragraphs, has been laborious. Every word is hard fought. Holding my book in my hands, seeing my words on each page, and knowing I created this collection of words, is surreal. Exciting, yes. And also bizarre. I know I at one point was Read More
GranE’s art – cover art for counting colors
Now that my books are here I want to take a moment to let you know about the cover art. The original painting hangs on the wall in my house and is one of my favorites by the artist, Eunice Warfel. She has worked in several mediums, including this painting which is alcohol ink. I am continually amazed by what she is able to create, and even more than that, I am honored to have Read More
counting colors is available!
My book is now available on Amazon. I’d love it if you’d read it and write a review. I hope it blesses and encourages those who open its pages. grace for each moment, one moment at a time
counting colors in tangible form
My proof copy of Counting Colors arrived in the mail on Monday afternoon, more than a week before anticipated. I let out a small squeal when I opened the package and found my book, my very own creation in tangible form, all sleek and shiny. Though I knew to expect it, holding it in my hands is, for lack of a better description, surreal. My family is excited along with me. And my writing buddies share Read More
big book news
Late last summer, as my family was getting ready to head out the door, I checked my email on my phone before putting it away. As I thumbed through the junk mail, I noticed a message in my inbox for my address I use for all things writing related. Seeing it was from one of the publishers I had submitted my poetry manuscript to, I fully expected it to be my 7th form rejection. But Read More
kakalak 2017
Kakalak 2017 is available for pre-order. Once again I am honored to have my work included in the upcoming issue. This year I have one poem and two photographs and I’m excited to see them in print come December. The cover price is $15, but the current pre-order discount price is $9, (though neither price includes shipping or applicable sales tax which PayPal will add at checkout). Place your order at the Main Street Rag Read More