• Celebrating 301 Publications

    Sunday, March 12, 2023, with the posting of 3 haiku in issue #536 of The Weekly Avocet, I reached the publication of 301 single pieces in 62 different journals, anthologies, books, and exhibits. Perseverance pays off. My writing publication journey began on July 26, 2016 with Nailpolish Stories, A Tiny and Colorful Literary Journal publishing

  • New Book of Nature Poems and Stories

    My new book will be available at the Kelsay Books’ Bookstore, http://www.kelsaybooks.com, and on Amazon, http://www.amazon.com, around December 18, 2022, just in time for the holidays. My book consists of 67 poems and 12 personal stories focused on observations and encounters with a few of nature’s creatures. I hope you’ll enjoy some breathtaking moments, interesting

  • Remington Review

    I just celebrated Christmas in July, 2022 with two publications in the current online issue of Remington Review.https://remingtonreview.wixsite.com/remingtonreview The cover is a painting of a heron by a very talented plein air artist, good friend, and Delta Zeta Sorority sister, Jenny McKinnon Wright. You can read about Jenny’s inspiration and process on page 96. To

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  • Summer Solstice Anthology, Tan Lines

    On August 17, 2021, Quillkeepers Press released Tan Lines, a summer solstice anthology of poetry and prose. I was fortunate enough to have 5 poems: “Summer Memory,” “Secluded Berries,” “Oppressive Night Drive,” “Seashore Blues,” and “Lazy Summer Day” included in this beautifully produced anthology. Tan Lines is available at http://www.amazon.com. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.

  • Creative Voices

    Eastern painted turtles, photo by Suzanne Cottrell

  • Please Vote for Scarred Resilience

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  • Nature and Poetry Lovers

    Scarlet-tipped yellow dahlia, July, 2020

  • Scarred Resilience

    My third poetry chapbook was released July 15, 2021.

  • Spotlight on Local Authors

    In an on-going effort to increase students’ literacy skills, Dr. Michael Myrick, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction and Student Services with the Granville County Pubic School System of North Carolina, is videotaping interviews with local authors. I was delighted and honored to have the opportunity to participate. By clicking HERE, you can access my