by SR_Admin | Dec 24, 2021 | Book Talk, Personal Essay, The Writing Life
Sad to the point of crying, which I don’t often do. For those who may be reading this and have never heard of Joan Didion, she was a journalist, novelist, essayist, Hollywood writer, wife, mother, and literary icon. I didn’t read her until I was in my MFA program in... by SR_Admin | Oct 14, 2020 | COVID-19, Personal Essay, Publication news, The Writing Life
I am so grateful to The Keeping Room for publishing my essay, “Pandemic Thoughts, Racing.” I’ve been so immersed in finishing my memoir that I have not had an essay published in a while. Feels good to have this out in the world — something... by SR_Admin | Oct 14, 2020 | Personal Essay, Publication news
I recently had a recording of a reading go live as part of the Local Writers Read series. The series features writers from Maine, and was sponsored by LA Art Walk, which takes place monthly during warm weather months in Lewiston/Auburn, cities in Maine. Due to the... by SR_Admin | Jul 25, 2020 | Coronavirus, COVID-19, Personal Essay
Hi! It’s been awhile. I’m reading a new essay live this afternoon on Facebook — at 3 pm on the topic of “Borders.” More on that below! I hope this finds you and your loved ones safe and well, although I know there is so much suffering... by SR_Admin | Jul 1, 2019 | Gun Violence, Personal Essay, Publication news
On June 13th, Maine writers, readers, editors, publishers, and librarians gathered at the Bangor Public Library for the announcement of the 2019 Maine Literary Awards. I was there to meet and mingle with the Maine writing community and to find out if “What A Bullet... by SR_Admin | May 23, 2019 | Book Talk, Personal Essay
I had a wonderful time last night hearing Michele Filgate in conversation with Liberty Hardy about Michele’s new anthology What My Mother And I Don’t Talk About: Fifteen Writers Break the Silence, one of the most highly-anticipated books out this spring....