I'm fascinated by volcanoes. They're the source of myths, legends, and fears, and yet there is something about them that lures cities closer and closer into their shadows. This latest story is a speculative fiction piece about a volcano and its last keeper.
Read MoreThis poem began as four pre-chosen words (current, elude, hidden, and lamp) given by the editors of Eclectica Magazine as part of their Special Feature - Word Poems. This quartet of words rattled around my head for over a month, and nothing was coming to me. Then, I watched a Jerry Seinfeld comedy special on Netflix.
Read MoreWhat do coffee houses and catacombs have in common?
Both are the subjects of my latest two poems and places I like to stop off at in my travels
Infinity's Kitchen is an experimental literary magazine, and while I definitely don't consider myself an experimental poet, I was inspired by one of my friends who does amazing work in found poetry.
Read MoreOne of the fun things about getting published in a local literary magazine is that there is usually an invite to the launch party. There's food, drinks, and the opportunity for writers in the current issue to do a little public reading.
Read MoreVallum asked their 2017 contributors three questions to sum up the year.
1. What was your favourite poetry book published this year?
2. What was your best poetry discovery this year?
3. What's on your reading list for 2018?
Read MoreIt's 5am on a Saturday morning. I'm startled awake by the sounds of unwanted visitors and can't get back to sleep. What's a girl to do? Write poetry!
Read MoreMuch love and thanks goes out to 3Elements Literary Review for nominating my poem "Year 84" for a Pushcart Prize.
Read MoreOnce upon a time, I was given the following writing prompt "Write a sentence that embodies those old yesterdays of summer". While the exercise was to only write one sentence, that sentence became the first sentence in a short summery little piece.
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