Hey, Why’d You Do That, Katherine Riegel?
Creative Nonfiction

Hey, Why’d You Do That, Katherine Riegel?

Writers are asked many general questions about their craft. …”What is your overarching philosophy regarding the inherent power of fiction?”…”What IS-character-to you?”…”What is the position of place in your work?”… These are great and important questions, but I’m really curious about the little things.  In the “Hey, Why’d You Do That” series, I ask accomplished … Continue reading »

What Can We Steal From Ruth Awad’s “In the Skin”?
Creative Nonfiction

What Can We Steal From Ruth Awad’s “In the Skin”?

Title of Work and its Form: “In the Skin,” creative nonfiction Author: Ruth Awad (on Twitter @RuthAwad) Date of Work: 2009 Where the Work Can Be Found: The piece was published in September 2009’s Issue 2.1 of Sweet: A Literary Confection.  (That’s a very cool journal, folks.)  You can find the piece here. Bonuses:  Ms. Awad … Continue reading »

What Can We Steal From Suellen Wedmore’s “When I Haven’t Been Kissed”?
Poem

What Can We Steal From Suellen Wedmore’s “When I Haven’t Been Kissed”?

Title of Work and its Form:  “When I Haven’t Been Kissed,” poem Author: Suellen Wedmore Date of Work: 2013 Where the Work Can Be Found:  The poem was published in Issue 5.2 of the very cool lit mag Sweet: A Literary Confection. You can find the poem right here. Bonuses: Ms. Wedmore is the Poet … Continue reading »