Patricia and Alexandria: CongratuIations! I have also taken control of my publishing destiny and plan to publish my first book of poems, "Oh, Where is My Candle Hat?" in English and Spanish with a CD of readings by me and my husband Luis by November...

Caryn:   Thank you for you wise words that I take to heart.  As a emerging poet fortunate to be a member of a writing group your advice captures the essence of the why, how, what, where and when in opening up and closing many doors on our journey. ...

I truly appreciate your sharing lessons learned.  As an emerging poet with a first book manuscript in process, your words broadened my appreciation and expanded my horizons.  You are a "gift" that I will revisit time and time again.   Take care.  

As a poet, what electrifies me and make me race to the page is when words find me. Words poke, whisper, dance, tease, squeeze and are very much at ease.  It does not matter if I am asleep, driving, walking, minding my own business or listening to...

Writing unearth the words buried inside and provide the illumination needed to see clearly and embrace the road ahead wherever it leads.