Before there was the Juniper Bends Author Collective, there was the quarterly reading series featuring established and emerging writers from all genres. Our friends Matt & Mesha, amazing writers both, began the reading series 3 years ago this November, and they hosted a wide array of regional literary influences, from Blake Butler to Kate Zambreno, … Continue reading »
There are many reasons to write. Whether you write for self-expression, to get stuff out of your head, or simply for the pure joy of creation, being a writer is not defined by sales, profits, or bestseller status. However, in terms of writing as a career or even as a devoted hobby, it doesn’t matter … Continue reading »
Chapter 1- Forgotten Hope Mary’s tears slowly trickled down her face, dropping and mixing with the water and sending ripples flowing outwards from the spots where the landed. The little noise they made was drowned away by the sobs of the child, who stood waste deep in the salt-less sea. The moon was shining and … Continue reading »
Last night’s Speedshopping event was tons of fun, and well worth the time! We had a fairly small crowd, but it included a poet, a couple essayists, several fiction writers, and our Apothecary host, Nick, even jumped in to get some brainstorming/prewriting advice from attendees. Everyone got feedback from at least four people, and with a … Continue reading »
