Still Kickin'

I'm glad to say that Women Writers is still kickin' up words on a regular basis! Our online publishing, though, is not a regular happenin' these days. Before the summer is out, we may share some poems, thoughts on writing, journal entries, or what-knot.

My poem These are the things women know about love is now published on my personal web site Dey of the Phoenix.

Debuts

My new web site is now available!

Dey of the Phoenix
http://deyofthephoenix.com

Visit to share your thoughts on this work in progress!


THE NEW CITIZENS PRESS

Want to read real stories about our world and share your thoughts? Check out the new comment function on The New Citizens Press! In TNCP we find honest looks at everyday people alongside public figures.

Wellness Expo

Check out the Women Writers booth at the Body, Spirit, Mind Wellness Expo this Saturday, April 12, from 1 to 5pm at Edgewood United Church. To download the Expo flyer (in PDF), click here.

Lisa Sayles (Women in the Arts Festival) and I are selling poetry! We also will give info about Lansing-area poetry happenings. Visit us, bring a smile - and if you have it - a few dollars ;>)!

Nancy Brandon is the organizer of this event, the first to be held on an annual basis, as a fundraiser for her stem cell treatment of Parkinson's.

Take Back the Night 2008

Updated 5:40pm

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. A calendar with Lansing-area events is available through the MSU Sexual Assault Program.

The annual gathering Take Back the Night happens this Tuesday, 4/8, in the Lansing area.

A coalition of advocates and survivors have planned activities taking place from morning to evening on the campus of Michigan State University (East Lansing). For the full schedule, visit the Womyn's Council Events web page!!

Words of Hope and Healing

Don't miss the spectacular event Words of Hope and Healing happening this week in the Lansing area!

The performances - scheduled this week only: Thursday, April 3, and Friday, April 4 - include music, poetry, dance and more by survivors of sexual and domestic violence.

Women Poets!!

Read about CALYX, A Journal of Art and Literature by Women!

And check out its contest currently accepting submissions through May 31:

2008 Lois Cranston Memorial Poetry Prize
http://www.calyxpress.org/lois.html

Going Global

Check out this worldwide poetry hub called Poetry International Web!

There's an online newsletter (free subscription!) and insights from poets across the globe.

I hope to visit PIW's annual festival (June) this year (fingers crossed!).