If you live in or near Charlotte, NC, I hope you will join me for a fun, free writing event in cooperation with Charlotte Mecklenburg's Community Read program. The book, Buttermilk Graffiti by Chef Edward Lee, chronicles Lee's culinary adventures as he tastes a variety of foods throughout the country. But unlike other foodies who talk about… Continue reading COMMUNITY READ + FREE WRITING WORKSHOP
Here is the second part of my interview with North Carolina poet, Grace Ocasio. Click here if you missed Part I. Photo of Grace by Edwin Ocasio Carol: How did you pick your publisher? Grace: I found BlazeVOX in a list of small presses and was glad to see that it was open to submissions throughout the year. I… Continue reading Introducing Grace Ocasio: Poet and Performer Part II
I rarely write poetry. Every once in awhile, particularly when I'm relaxed on vacation, I play with words and out pops a poem. Here is one I wrote tonight: ocean hands curl white, foam grabbing land, layering sticky, salty, sand, icing ankles and toes. Children are crabs, playing tag daring waves to catch them if… Continue reading Beach Hands