Tag Archives: inspiration

A New Adventure: Sparrow & Raven

Posted on November 7, 2016 by metonymicalpen

It’s time to embark on a new adventure. Robyn Lynn, of RobynLynnwriter, and I have teamed up to offer writing help, instant inspiration, monthly jolts of creative juice, and/or, big fun on the road. Our new website is beautiful and … Continue reading →

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May ’15 Prompt-a-thon: Quantum Fiction

Posted on May 7, 2015 by metonymicalpen

Here I go, on a nerd voyage. But there is a literary ending, so all will be well. Just to preface, if you haven’t been reading along and don’t know it yet, I am a huge lover of all things sky: … Continue reading →

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Did I Icon the Week Away?

Posted on March 23, 2015 by metonymicalpen

For the longest time,  a wooden egg I found at a remnants sale has sat on a shelf in my closet. I’ve had a confusing variety of ideas about what should cover the egg—everything from decoupage flowers to simple gradations … Continue reading →

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Prompt-a-thon, with Pictures

Posted on February 19, 2015 by metonymicalpen

I have learned something valuable: Prompts are well liked. I guess I get a little frustrated with prompt-driven writing because it was so much a part of the public school classroom. I, the student me, hated grade school (and everything … Continue reading →

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Places: An Elegy

Posted on February 3, 2015 by metonymicalpen

I’m pleased to share news from my partner in life, David L. White, as we enjoy his latest publication.  His poem, “A Sonnet Just South of Kyrene and Chandler”, is freshly printed in the fall, 2014 edition of Southwestern American … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction Love Goes On

Posted on August 1, 2014 by metonymicalpen

  What a wonderful week of talking to people about flash fiction. While I percolate various–varied–expressive feedback in praise, love, ambivalence, or contempt for the form, I thought it would be nice to offer up a beautiful Russell Banks quote. Of short-short fiction, Banks once … Continue reading →

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