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Update: Napa Valley Writers’ Conference — July 26-31, 2015

My application to the Napa Valley Writers’ Conference for 2015 was accepted! If you want to learn about the application process, you can read about it here >>> I have been assigned to work with the poet, Mary Szybist, who is one of my … Continue reading

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Commencement Speeches — Crafty Impact

The end of May is full of the smells of honeysuckle and hints of smoke from the brave few that are unable to hold back from firing up their BBQs before the “official” summer hits. During these days the evening air … Continue reading

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Jane Hirshfield an American Poet

Jane Hirshfield is an American poet, essayist, and translator. She was born in New York City on February 24, 1953 and received her BA from Princeton University in its first graduating class to include women. In 1979, Hirshfield received lay ordination in Soto … Continue reading

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Napa Valley Writers’ Conference — July 26-31, 2015

I just applied to the Napa Valley Writers’ Conference for 2015. “Priority applications” are being accepted through 3/16/15. After which applicants will be added to a “rolling” admissions process, which means that late applications will be considered as they come in, and continue until all … Continue reading

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Mary Szybist – Winner of the 2013 National Book Award for Poetry

Mary is a poet that teaches at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. Her poetry has been called both melodic and weighty. I was first introduced to Mrs. Szybist’s writing through the Poetry Foundation’s website. Ms Szybist most recent collection of … Continue reading

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