Riffing On February
Oh, February, guardian of the gate between ice and thaw, you scamper in with promises and leave before your time. February may be the shortest month, but it carries weight. It is a time to celebrate love and presidents, hearts [...]
While the fields are fallow…
January arrives with a dusting of snow, along with seed catalogs and clothing brochures featuring bikinis I no longer wear and island gear that mocks the winter creep of wind and cold. The former makes my mouth water for the [...]
In This Giving Season…
It's snowing, and the child in me dances for joy. Being a December birthday girl, my earliest memories remain infused with the delight and wonder of snowfall, the way it covers all the imperfections we humans have created on the [...]
A Thanksgiving List of Blessings
I admit to trepidation in trying to form a list of things to be thankful for during this strange, maddening, sad, unprecedented (how often have we heard that word over the last four years?) time. So, I'll start with the [...]
A November Placemarker
I have a new essay almost ready to go, but the looming election has me quite anxious. Instead of posting the essay just yet, I thought I'd wait until after November 3. I'll be working the polls, so I'll have [...]
An October Like No Other
When I was a kid, the best thing about October was the run-up to Halloween. The expectation of a bagful of treats overrode any other considerations. Those with birthdays that month had their happiness doubled by the promise of presents [...]
March 2021 Author of the Month: CHRISTINA CONSOLINO
March, the month of new beginnings as spring ushers in thoughts of rebirth and growth. What a perfect time to introduce you to Christina Consolino, Freelance Editor/Writer and Senior Editor at the online journal Literary Mama,
and her debut novel REWRITE THE STARS, which will be out this month. Christina has a science background and a writer’s soul. She honored me with a beta read of this terrific story. Now I can share it and her with all of you!
Janet Irvin: To get started, Christina, please share a little of your writing journey with us.
Christina Consolino: My writing journey extends as far back as first grade, when I used to write little stories to myself. By eighth grade, I was writing poems to send to my dad while he was away […]
Previous Months’ Authors
February 2021 Author of the Month: CHRIS TEBBETTS
The loss of in-person writing conferences has curtailed my ability to connect with new authors. However, past conferences have provided a wealth of talented writers who inspire and motivate my […]
January 2021: Paulette Harper
It’s a new day in a new year and we are so ready to be uplifted and inspired. That’s why I’m so excited to introduce you to Paulette Harper. Paulette […]
December 2020 Author of the Month: MEREDITH DOENCH
The month of December always arrives precipitously, hard on the heels of November feasting, bringing with it my birthday, the festive holiday season, and the longest day of the year. […]
November 2020 Author of the Month: SARAH ANNE CARTER
One of the many things I miss during this pandemic year is the opportunity to attend book fairs and signings and meet other authors. This month’s guest — Sarah Anne […]
October 2020 Author Of The Month: KATHLEEN AMBRO
I met Kathleen Ambro at a writers’ gathering before the pandemic took them all away. She was delightful. We shared information and talked about our writing. I’m always intrigued by […]
2020 September Author of the Month: ROCHELLE BRADLEY
Rochelle Bradley is a local Dayton area author whose novels combine humor with romantic encounters. She involves herself in community events, mentoring beginning writers and sharing her expertise with readers […]