As I write this, I am struck by the irony. Any writer or editor who has ever worked with me knows that I am not a fan of Author’s Notes or writer-written Introductions. I am a selfish reader of poetry and prose. I vastly prefer to experience the language for myself, with no set expectationsContinue reading “Author Christine E. Ray on Darker Objects”
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Darker Objects Creativity Prompt Challenge
In honor of the publication of her third collection of poetry and prose, Darker Objects, Christine E. Ray is hosting a Darker Objects Creativity Prompt Challenge for the month of October. Your prompt responses will be published on her blog, Brave & Reckless. She welcomes submissions of original poetry, prose, flash fiction, creative nonfiction, essay, and high-res art.Continue reading “Darker Objects Creativity Prompt Challenge”
Darker Objects: Coming Fall of 2023 from Indie Blu(e) Publishing
Christine E. Ray weaves pieces of her original poetry and prose deftly alongside the fierce words and striking artwork of talented collaborators in her latest offering, Darker Objects. Poetic solos, duets, and themed anthems combine potently in sections with evocative titles like ‘American Gothic’, ‘Ghosted’, ‘Nocturnes’, ‘Viral’ ‘Rooms so Still, So Silent’, ‘Tongue-Tied’, ‘Tenterhooks’, ‘Rage Against theContinue reading “Darker Objects: Coming Fall of 2023 from Indie Blu(e) Publishing”
Brave and Reckless’ April’s Creativity Prompt Challenge: We Will Not Be Silenced
During April, I am departing from my normal monthly Creativity Prompt format, and instead providing one phrase as the prompt for the month: We Will Not Be Silenced. However, I will be offering two different ways to approach the prompt. Feel free to respond in either way, or to respond to both. There is no limitContinue reading “Brave and Reckless’ April’s Creativity Prompt Challenge: We Will Not Be Silenced”
Got snow? Get books!
One expected boon to inclement weather is the rarified opportunity to sit in front of a roaring fire in your favorite jammies and tuck up with a good book and a hot drink. What makes a good book? A memorable book? It’ll vary because our tastes vary but among the most popular ‘must haves’ are:Continue reading “Got snow? Get books!”
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