Category: Writing
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“Spooked” is up on Chewers!
“Spooked” was published on Chewers by Masticadores. Thank you, editor Nolcha Fox! I’m delighted that you accepted this poem for your Thinning of the Veil series. This poem is based on a personal experience. I was visiting my maternal grandparents, who preferred we used their first names, BT and Sylvia.…
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“Good Mourning! A Review of Mark Hofmann’s Comedic Book on Death and Dying” up on Zeroes Garden
My Review of Mark Hofmann’s book ““Good Mourning! A Review of Mark Hofmann’s Comedic Book on Death and Dying” was published on Zeroes Garden, a new online journal. During the Zoom launch party, I was invited to christen the journal before they made the journal live. I wasn’t expecting that…
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AI Robots as Best-Selling Artists?!
In my research for my poetry collection The Lost Book of Zeroth, I have several poems about AI Robot Sophia, a creation of Hanson Robotics. Believe it or not, she was made a citizen of Saudi Arabia and the Ambassador for tourism in Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the United…
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A Pet Memoir: Rainbow Bridge Train Stop up on MasticadoreUSA
I hope this memoir inspires you to submit your pet poem or story to MasticadoresUSA. This memoir is about our three cats, all of whom passed away over a period of two years. Here are the opening paragraphs. Please read the rest of the memoir by following the link, which…
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Memories of the 4th
Dad supervised our use of Sparklers, Poppers,Snappers. Outside on the sidewalk.Rockets and Twinkling Stars, only for my big brotherto fire off.Dad warned us of the dangers. Fingers blown off.Eyes taken out. The smoke coiled into my nose.Sulfur. Used to be, I watched the parade of kidson their decorated bikes around…
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MasticadoresUSA Themed Submission Call: Pets
If you would like to write about a pet, there is a no-fee submission call with MasticadoresUSA! Follow the link for details!
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Sin-Eaters
A sin-eater is someone paid to eat a small ritualistic meal representing the sins of the deceased. By doing so, the person takes on those sins. What happens to this diner? Does s/he become a vessel containing the sins of the departed, who can now enter heaven cleansed of wrongdoing?…
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No-Fee Submission Calls
As many of you know, I edit for MasticadoresUSA and FEED THE HOLY. MasticadoresUSA MasticadoresUSA is always open for no-fee submissions. I’m seeking poetry, fiction, short memoirs, book reviews, and interviews. I also like to publish book promotions. As Co-Poetry Bookshelf Editor for LatinosUSA, I can republish poetry book promos, giving authors greater…
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I Am Contentious: How I Bully Myself
Yesterday I posted on the dangers of bullying others. But how do I bully myself? Practicing Loving Kindness has helped me realize I am my own worst enemy. A few years ago, by allowing negative thoughts to tangle in my mind, I became depressed. Everything felt dark and threatening. I…
Extraordinary Sunshine Weaver 