Category Archives: Speaking Engagements

Deepening the Poetic Experience

It crossed my mind then that perhaps my poems are simply driven by different questions and rather than simply bring forth my own discovery in the poem, my new challenge is to call the reader forth into the greatness of the question for themselves as well. Continue reading

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Moments of Inspiration

There was no one else I had wanted to share this experience with, in the particular place, at this particular time. And when it all came together, alchemy ensued. Continue reading

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Creating Community at Conferences

I had great fun seeing Barton’s excitement about this new angle to his work, and how he communicated that joy to those around him. Continue reading

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A Whirlwind of Words

We are lucky to be in an area where there are so many writing networks and events, supporting the literary community and finding an opportunity to give other writers a voice. Continue reading

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Rediscovering the Fire

Throughout the weekend, I saw the excitement and inspiration return to Barton’s eyes. He was on fire. He had found this space that encouraged and inspired him, pushed him further into new areas, redefining and introduced him to new skills, and a foundation and framework to work within. As one of the instructors said, he had come home. Continue reading

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