Category: Guest Article

An interview with Elizabeth Kropf

1.      What inspired you to write the poems in What Mothers Withhold? The poems in “what mothers withhold” took about ten years to write and are largely based on my experiences with motherhood. Chronologically, the first poem is about an ultrasound of my first daughter. I… Continue Reading “An interview with Elizabeth Kropf”

From A Prologue to An Ending: The Evolution of Writing a Novel by Gabrielle Yetter

Writing a novel was never on my bucket list. In fact, it was something I didn’t want to consider. There were too many talented authors, too many wonderful stories, too much competition in the book universe– why bother?

A few words by Kevin Doyle

         The other day, I managed to do something I hadn’t accomplished for years.          I wrote a short story.          Okay, a little background here. When I first began writing fiction (a long, long time ago), I started with short stories and pretty… Continue Reading “A few words by Kevin Doyle”

Bringing Overlooked Historical Figures To Life by Christie Stratos

It can be fun to write about historical figures everyone knows, but I find it extra exciting to resurrect real people history has forgotten.

A Victorian Dinner by Lyssa Medana

A Victorian Dinner by Lyssa Medana Do you eat avocado toast? Because if you do, there will be people out there who will label you as soon as you confess. Do you eat ramen? How about swordfish steak? Do you eat tofu? How about… Continue Reading “A Victorian Dinner by Lyssa Medana”

HOW A U.S. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAN END IN DEADLOCK by THOMAS MURPHY

Americans could wake up on January 20, 2021, and inaugurate as the next president of the United States…no one.      

How “Seeking Equilibrium” Addresses The Mental Health Crisis By Wayman Stewart

How “Seeking Equilibrium” Addresses The Mental Health Crisis By Wayman Stewart For years, my struggle with depression and anxiety was a source of secret shame and frustration. In spite of being someone who’s in touch with emotions and unafraid of vulnerable moments, talking about… Continue Reading “How “Seeking Equilibrium” Addresses The Mental Health Crisis By Wayman Stewart”

On Writing Humor by James Weir

On Writing Humor by James Weir When asked by Jeyran to write a guest editorial, I was a bit confused on exactly what I’d talk about.  In looking through the site, I found examples of dozens of great writers, with great opinions, and great… Continue Reading “On Writing Humor by James Weir”

Kindle X-Ray and the Future of eBook Publishing: An Author’s Perspective by Jim Lowe

Kindle X-Ray and the Future of eBook Publishing: An Author’s Perspective by Jim Lowe I used to write poetry with a fountain pen and notebook. There was no thought of reproducing this work for the masses, it was a simple act of playing with… Continue Reading “Kindle X-Ray and the Future of eBook Publishing: An Author’s Perspective by Jim Lowe”