I tried to leave a comment at your blog about your poem about your son, Maureen, but it wouldn't let me. I just wanted to say how much I loved it, especially the end and the moment at the door, where it's open. That just says so much.
Survivor Chronicles is a small independent publication, geared towards documenting trauma survival stories. The focus is on literature and art that has been part of the process of trauma survival.
To me it feels sort of like a catch 22. To identify "mother writer" of "mommy blogging" is on one hand giving voice to a typically overlooked aspect of story in the literary mainstream, but then there is the fear of compartmentalizing art under thes…
Hey Lynn,
I didn't see your response until today. Yes, we have been involved with LPA, but not as active as I'd like. We just have so much going on. I'm hoping to be more involved in the coming year. Kiki is older now and wanting to meet more LP ki…
Please list any books you have written, or anthologies you have contributed to, and any scripts or plays you have authored, so that we may feature them in our bookstore and on the main page.
Anthologies:
Writers Reading at Sweetwaters (Word n' Women Press)
More Sweet Lemons (forthcoming, Legas Press), an anthology that celebrates Sicilian culture, writers and immigrant experiences.
2008 Human Voices: Anthology of Kentuckiana Metroversity winners
2009 Human Voices: Anthology of Kentuckiana Metroversity winners
Cup of Comfort for a Better World (Adams Media,March 2010)
Oh, you're in Ypsilanti! How cool! I've got lots of great beginner articles on performance and reading on my blog poetryNprogress. I saw that you subscribed to the mailing list. Thanks! Anyway, I'll see you around SheWrites!
Hey, Cristina! Always glad to make a new friend. I see you joined the Survivor Chronicles. Welcome to the group!
At 2:54pm on November 17, 2009, Tina McGrevy said…
Hello Christina!
Thanks for the welcome. I do love that Erma essay; although, I just recently "found" it. My mother had every one of Erma's books and most of our fridge was covered with her columns, but I am sure it did not click with me until my son was born.
I peeked in at your blog...love the M.O.M. Very clever! And true for all moms...
Welcome to Mother Writer! I'm glad to see you're finding your way around. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. I look forward to hearing more from you.
A very wise someone once remarked to me, about the varying degrees of disability some children face, and how might all "rank" them. My answer to her then, and my feelings since and now, are this: It's a hard boat to row. Anyone who wantss to row, I say, Thank you. No other admissions required.
I need a writing consultant! And I'm so happy to see a fellow mamazine writer onboard. I'm off to check out your website now...thanks for saying hello!
Since I write more of the romantic type of novels, looks are important for my characters. I come up with their look various ways. I envision what they should look like, and write their attributes down, or I use pictures of people I clip from magazin…
My cousin, Em, doesn't see it. She sees a plain face, limp hair, fat rolls, etc. But to me she's beautiful, and maybe I'm biased, but she's the most beautiful woman I've ever known or seen. It's because she's the sister I never had, my sister in Chr…