ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES
Oh so much for plans and deadlines!
This year - 2017 - has been one of responding to life as it unfolds rather than making set-in-stone plans.
Family travels, visitors from afar, friends moving away and others returning home to the hills, gardens producing and then
drying up for lack of rainfall and too much heat, death of a friend, trips shortened, new beginnings, letting go, redefining,
creating and recreating, music, song and dance, a little wavery a lot of fun ...... in essence, living!
Now back to that book Trees and Other Miracles
will come to be in a different format that I had thought it would be.
When ? It has a mind of its own so I don't know yet.
Waiting......
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The October date came and went in the midst of life happening.
Trees and Other Miracles will be out in April, National Poetry Month, 2017.
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MY NEW BOOK: Trees and Other Miracles will be out by October 15th, 2016!
My second volume includes poems and reflections I've written since publishing "untying the web" in 2012
Many of you have asked about the inspiration behind a poem and the meaning of particular phrases or ideas that caught your attention.
Your curiosity has inspired my expression and your support encourages me to try new directions!
In Trees and Other Miracles I tie reflections with poems that support and amplify each other.
Sometimes a few perfect words in a poem say it all. Other times a reflection opens up a poem and almost begs for a dialogue.
I hope Trees and Other Miracles does all of that and more!
Here's a sneak peek:
listening
it is in the mists
of unknowing
that words
unbounded
unburdened
arise
truth crosses a threshold
into the present
bearing gifts
for those with ears
to hear
I'm really excited to bring my new book to completion and I look forward to sharing it with you!
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CLASSES AND WRITING GROUPS
Nothing scheduled yet for 2017, but give me a nudge and perhaps we can create something that we all want to do together. Right now, I'm continuing informal and unscheduled writings and readings with a few friends.
Go with the flow!
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On November 12, 2016, 1 to 4 pm I'm teaching a workshop called
PICTURE THIS:
the art of image making with words and photos
Class will be held at Chautauqua Artisans Market
629 N. River Street. Hot Springs, SD
$48 pre-registered or $60 after November 5
contact me for more details: southforkvoice@ymail.com
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I've been asked to convene a monthly writing group that will begin in October.
I have some great ideas and resources to share!
What are best days and times for you?
Most requests are from folks who are not tied to a 9 to 5 schedule so afternoons might work well.
Let me know: southforkvoice@ymail.com
I'm happy that we all keep on writing and create a group that helps support our endeavors....
Thanks to you all!
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Oh so much for plans and deadlines!
This year - 2017 - has been one of responding to life as it unfolds rather than making set-in-stone plans.
Family travels, visitors from afar, friends moving away and others returning home to the hills, gardens producing and then
drying up for lack of rainfall and too much heat, death of a friend, trips shortened, new beginnings, letting go, redefining,
creating and recreating, music, song and dance, a little wavery a lot of fun ...... in essence, living!
Now back to that book Trees and Other Miracles
will come to be in a different format that I had thought it would be.
When ? It has a mind of its own so I don't know yet.
Waiting......
o o o o o o o o o o o
The October date came and went in the midst of life happening.
Trees and Other Miracles will be out in April, National Poetry Month, 2017.
+ + + + + + + + +
MY NEW BOOK: Trees and Other Miracles will be out by October 15th, 2016!
My second volume includes poems and reflections I've written since publishing "untying the web" in 2012
Many of you have asked about the inspiration behind a poem and the meaning of particular phrases or ideas that caught your attention.
Your curiosity has inspired my expression and your support encourages me to try new directions!
In Trees and Other Miracles I tie reflections with poems that support and amplify each other.
Sometimes a few perfect words in a poem say it all. Other times a reflection opens up a poem and almost begs for a dialogue.
I hope Trees and Other Miracles does all of that and more!
Here's a sneak peek:
listening
it is in the mists
of unknowing
that words
unbounded
unburdened
arise
truth crosses a threshold
into the present
bearing gifts
for those with ears
to hear
I'm really excited to bring my new book to completion and I look forward to sharing it with you!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
CLASSES AND WRITING GROUPS
Nothing scheduled yet for 2017, but give me a nudge and perhaps we can create something that we all want to do together. Right now, I'm continuing informal and unscheduled writings and readings with a few friends.
Go with the flow!
* * * ***************** * * *
On November 12, 2016, 1 to 4 pm I'm teaching a workshop called
PICTURE THIS:
the art of image making with words and photos
Class will be held at Chautauqua Artisans Market
629 N. River Street. Hot Springs, SD
$48 pre-registered or $60 after November 5
contact me for more details: southforkvoice@ymail.com
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
I've been asked to convene a monthly writing group that will begin in October.
I have some great ideas and resources to share!
What are best days and times for you?
Most requests are from folks who are not tied to a 9 to 5 schedule so afternoons might work well.
Let me know: southforkvoice@ymail.com
I'm happy that we all keep on writing and create a group that helps support our endeavors....
Thanks to you all!
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2016 Spring Reading
Rich and Diane Gross, owners of Black Hills Books and Treasures are hosting
a reading and book signing on Sunday, March 13, 2016, 2 to 4 pm
for me reading contemplative poems from "untying the web"
and Randy Luallin reading from his spiritual adventures novels
Come and join us!
Black Hills Books and Treasures carries "untying the web" my book of poems
Chautauqua Artisans Market and Mornin' Sunshine Coffee Shop
carry my book, photos, poem cards and more
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Rich and Diane Gross, owners of Black Hills Books and Treasures are hosting
a reading and book signing on Sunday, March 13, 2016, 2 to 4 pm
for me reading contemplative poems from "untying the web"
and Randy Luallin reading from his spiritual adventures novels
Come and join us!
Black Hills Books and Treasures carries "untying the web" my book of poems
Chautauqua Artisans Market and Mornin' Sunshine Coffee Shop
carry my book, photos, poem cards and more
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My book of poems, "untying the web" was published in April, 2012
You may purchase the book directly from me and I will sign it just for you.
Click on the "order book" tab above for more information and to get to the ordering form. Cost is $12.50, plus shipping $3.00
Books, poem greeting cards and framed cards and photos are available at Black Hills Books and Treasures in Hot Springs, SD and by contacting me to order.
Please email me directly with any questions and comments:
southforkvoice@ymail.com
ENEMIES
an anthology of poems and essays
was published in 2012 in Belligham, WA
my poem, "death to the unholy"
was selected as one of the 30 winning entries
submitted to the annual Whatcom Writes contest
by writers living in Whatcom County.
Village Books in Bellingham, WA has copies of ENEMIES
and you may order a copy from me by sending an email request to me at southforkvoice@ymail.com
Cost $5.00 plus $2.00 shipping
an anthology of poems and essays
was published in 2012 in Belligham, WA
my poem, "death to the unholy"
was selected as one of the 30 winning entries
submitted to the annual Whatcom Writes contest
by writers living in Whatcom County.
Village Books in Bellingham, WA has copies of ENEMIES
and you may order a copy from me by sending an email request to me at southforkvoice@ymail.com
Cost $5.00 plus $2.00 shipping
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In 2012, my poem called "gentle love" was published in the Bellingham Herald
various poems have been published in the Rapid City Journal since 1996
The South Dakota Conference of the American Lutheran Church
published my family devotional booklet "Equipping the Saints" in the 1980's
very limited supply available
various poems have been published in the Rapid City Journal since 1996
The South Dakota Conference of the American Lutheran Church
published my family devotional booklet "Equipping the Saints" in the 1980's
very limited supply available