This September, I’m participating for the third time in the Tupelo Press’ 30/30 project. Each month, volunteer poets write 30 poems in 30 days. These are posted at this link: https://www.tupelopress.org/the-30-30-project-september-2022/ for you reading enjoyment. Tupelo Press is a nonprofit 501(c)3 literary press and we poets strive for a month of amazing writing and ask you to sponsor us by donating to the press. There’s a convenient “donate” button on the opening screen. This project has given me the opportunity to create in tandem with amazing writers, it’s given me a community of poets, it’s given me the freedom and encouragement to write the nascent versions of some of my best poems. Whether you donate or not, go to the link every day and enjoy what’s offered.
Poetry
Pulling No Punches: A Review of “Some Are Always Hungry”
My review of Some Are Always Hungry, by Jiyhun Yun was published by Tupelo Press in July of this year. A searing poetry collection by a Korean immigrant, who dares to tell the truth through her poems and images. You can find my review at https://www.tupeloquarterly.com/uncategorized/pulling-no-punches-a-review-of-some-are-always-hungry-jiyhun-yun/
Tupelo Press 30/30 Project
Here I go again—for a third time. The 30/30 project for Tupelo Press is a wonderful opportunity to spur your poetry forward and help fund a fabulous press. After your application is accepted, you write a poem a day for a month. There are generally 8-10 participants each month and each day’s poems are available here: https://www.tupelopress.org/the-30-30-project-january-2021/
I’ve participated in the 30/30 project twice before and it has always deepened my work and helped me expand my vision and my writing to new levels. I treasure each opportunity to participate in this program. I’m grateful to Tupelo Press for their innovative thinking in creating this program and accepting me as a participant.
Check out our work at the above link in my post. If you’d like to chip in a few dollars to support the press, pick the name of a poet whose work you like and contribute those dollars to Tupelo in that person’s honor. Both will be delighted. And you have my thanks.
Carrying Within You What You Choose to Leave Behind: A Review of “If Mother Braids a Waterfall”
My review of If Mother Braids a Waterfall just went live. A fascinating look into the world of Mormonism, women in Mormonism, and the struggle to come to terms with Mormonism. You can find my review at https://www.tupeloquarterly.com/carrying-within-you-what-you-choose-to-leave-behind-a-review-of-if-mother-braids-a-waterfall/
The Struggle of Spirit: A Review of “Refusal: Poems”
My review of Refusal: Poems just went live on Tupelo Quarterly. Such a thrill to have a book review there. Here’s the link:
https://www.tupeloquarterly.com/the-struggle-of-spirit-a-review-of-refusal-poems/