Have you noticed how much I love Spillwords Press? Well, I do! And, today, my poem, “Lancelot Left Home” is published on their site. It is a poem I wrote over thirty years ago when our dog, Lancelot, left home, never to return. I wrote the poem through tears and sobs. All these years later, … More Lancelot Left Home
When one of your poems is scheduled to debut in the first production in a series of poetry narrated by the incomparable Wendy Vogel via Sweetycat Press, one is very happy. BUT, when that production’s release date happens on said poet’s birthday, it becomes a gift! Happy Birthday to Me! To view The Poetics on … More The Poetics – A Sweetycat Press Presentation
What happens when authors come together to support one another? Success! In this case, however, success is spelt: Sweetycat Press Created by author Steve Carr, Sweetycat Press has one mission: to elevate among their peers, readers worldwide, and in the world of publishing, the status of the best emerging writers and authors on the scene … More Sweetycat Press
I love writing stories in different genres and the time spent waiting to hear back from a submission is often painful. During the waiting time, I find great relief in working on another story or poem. If I receive a rejection, my heart sinks a little bit. My writings are like children and when one … More Featured on Spillwords Press
Filled with childlike excitement, I am sharing with you my nomination for Author of the Month at Spillwords Press. It is a true honor to be considered for this nomination and I am deeply grateful to all who made this nomination possible. But, there is one more step. I need your votes! <– VOTE HERE!! … More A Dream Come True
While contemplating my dark writing, a poet friend encouraged me to publish some of my old writings – poems. I am elated at the compliments these writings have earned. Beyond simple comments, votes and “like” clicks, I was honored to have an established voice-over actor put my poem to video. The man, Alan Johnson, is … More The Voice of God?
This could be it! My poem, “Out of Love” is featured at Spillwords. Currently, it is one of the four most popular writings this month. With your help, it could vie for this month’s most popular poem. To vote, you will need to register with your email and password. Don’t worry, Spillwords does not spam … More Poem of the Month
How often have you truly been inspired by another person? Their demeanor? Their artistry? Their spirit? For me, I can honestly count on both hands the number of persons who came into my life for an instant or a lifetime, who have inspired me. Today, I am paying tribute to an internationally renowned Author and … More Inspired By Another’s Words
When I began this blog, I wasn’t quite sure what my intentions were, other than a place where I could announce upcoming publications of my work, and share author-friends’ milestones. And that is pretty much what has happened here over the past year. I don’t write here on a daily, weekly, or even monthly basis … More A Sad Love Poem
While working on short stories, I took a little break to expand my presence into the poetry world. Although I prefer writing stories, I loved reading and writing poetry as a young girl and throughout my younger days. My late husband and I would sit on the floor of the living room, light candles, put … More My Next Goal
Sue Marie St. Lee 