Editorial Stint
A few months ago, I guest-edited an edition of Five Quarterly, an up-and-coming lit mag with a different approach to the editorial process. Its two founders invite five very different writers to edit each issue, ultimately gathering an eclectic group of poems and short stories. I also like that they ask their guest editors to […]
Anthologized
On October 15th, Los Angeles based Silver Birch Press published a collection of 15 poetry chapbooks, written by 15 poets, each 15 pages long. I am very excited to report that my chapbook, titled “Reverse Commute,” is among the 15. The book is called “Ides,” as it was released on the ides of October (i.e. the […]
Submit to Five Quarterly, and to Me!
Since 2012, Five Quarterly has been publishing exciting works of fiction and poetry by emerging writers in issues culled by guest editors. I am happy to share that I will be one such guest editor for their upcoming October issue. They are currently taking submissions, so submit away. It will be an honor to read your […]
Final Poem by May’s Poet of the Month
It Amazes Me How I Heart the Hazy Art I tried to maintain straightfacedness “Photography.. Is taking paintings’ places At our public art palaces.” Said a sad man in line, up ahead, “Imaginably.. Detail has its beauty..but the thing Is..A twin image is less interesting.” This made me mention McLuhan, Not the man, but the […]
December’s Poem of the Month!
Squirrel You don’t see me. Mouth full of food. Acorn. Or chestnut. Round and round the mulberry bush Or tree Sycamore I think. Non native – like you. Bloody foreigners. Been here years you plead. Family all work. Pay our taxes. People don’t like our colour. Looks fine to me. Silver. Sleek. It’s the […]
4.5 Days Left to Submit!
Just a quick reminder that The Drugstore Notebook is once again having a “Poem of the Month” contest. Entries for December close at the end of the month, and the year! Please send your three best poems to thedrugstorenotebook@gmail.com to participate.
“Differences,” Published by Pea River Journal
A very big thanks to “Pea River Journal” for publishing two of my poems. Above is the first.
October’s “Poem of the Month” is Here!
I am thrilled to announce that The Drugstore Notebook’s first-ever “Poem of the Month” feature had a great turnout. Thank you to everyone who participated! The winner is Miriam Sagan, pictured above, and her poem is featured below: Ojo Caliente. July. Hotel Porch. swimming, I break the reflection of the cliff into ripples which re-assemble once […]
Last Weekend to Submit!
Send three of your best poems to thedrugstorenotebook@gmail.com to participate in our new “Poem of the Month” feature. Submissions close September 30th so take advantage of the weekend to send your work out to the world!
No Weekend Plans? Submit to The Drugstore Notebook!
Only eighteen days left to submit to The Drugstore Notebook’s first ever “Poem of the Month” call for submissions. Send up to three poems to thedrugstorenotebook@gmail.com. The selected poem will be shared with our nearly 6,000 followers!
Now Open for Submissions!
Getting published is hard, unfriendly work. As a result, I feel immense gratitude toward every outlet that has agreed to publish my poems. But, I wasn’t sure what to do with all this gratitude until the obvious answer became, well, obvious. Starting today The Drugstore Notebook is open for submissions! My goal is to start a “Poem […]
Our Brief Record
This poem, written over eight years ago, finally found a home at UK-based Dagda Publishing.
Woodshop: Where I Live and Work
I have to admit I am thrilled that CutBank Literary Magazine published my piece in their “Woodshop” series. The series is dedicated to showing where various writers live and work. So, this means they consider me a “writer.” Thrilling. CutBank has been around for 40 years as Montana’s foremost literary magazine. The poetry and other […]
My poem “The Napkin Trick” in Toasted Cheese Literary Journal
I am thrilled and grateful that my poem “The Napkin Trick” is part of Toasted Cheese Literary Journal’s December issue. Please visit Toasted Cheese’s site to read my poem and the rest of their great issue. They also run a dynamic blog on WordPress.