Poetry is so important because it helps us understand and appreciate the world around us. Poetry’s strength lies in its ability to shed a “sideways” light on the world, so the truth sneaks up on you. No question about it. Poetry teaches us how to...
It’s exciting when your new book is about to be published. Heroes without Capes will available for pre-orders for only a few more weeks. What that means is that you get a $6.50 discount off the book’s retail price of $14 and it will shipped to you as soon as it is...
At some point in your writing and speaking life, you’ll be called to introduce a speaker for your conference, panel, networking luncheon, awards ceremony or monthly book club meeting. In the past maybe you didn’t have anything prepared and winged it or maybe your...
Wouldn’t it be fantastic if you could automatically connect with your audience every time? Well you can, even if you weren’t the most popular kid in school or if you’re not a rock star (yet). I recently saw singer/songwriter Rob Thomas perform in Durham, NC, and...
Your new book arrived at your doorstep yesterday and that’s a very good thing—your book launch is tomorrow! Yikes! Now that you have your book in hand, what else do you need for a stellar launch? Hopefully, you’ve been planning this event for a few months and...
Next Thursday you’re going to read at your first open mic and you know you don’t want to bomb. Don’t fear—help’s on the way! After several years of poetry reading experiences here are ten tips I’ve curated for you so you’ll be remembered for your...
