Gratitude

I’m so thankful for the continued support of the AWP Writer to Writer Mentorship Program, and truly appreciate the way … More

Kentucky Women Writers Conference

Some highlights from the past two days at the Kentucky Women Writers Conference: I heard Tarfia Faizullah, Ansel Elkins and Cindy … More

Excited to be a part of the incoming cohort at the Rainier Writing Workshop’s Summer 2018 Residency. What an inspiring … More

Today’s the day! I’m excited to share that I am now officially starting my journey in the low-residency MFA program … More

Happy to share that my poem “The Misery of Parenthood” was recently published in the journal Literary Mama. Here is a … More

I’m excited and honored to have my poem ‘Garment’ be a part of Mom Egg Review 16 – MOTHERS WORK … More

Cincinnati area friends, please be sure to check out the show, “Art for Peace & Justice” which is on exhibit … More

Happy to share that I’m one of the mentees selected to participate in the Fall 2017 session of AWP’s Writer … More

I’m glad to be in Ripton, Vermont as a general contributor in poetry at the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference 2017. … More

I’m excited and honored that two of my poems found a home in this wonderful book. Many thanks to the … More

Originally posted on Pauletta Hansel:
Did I mention I loved sonnets? Yes, I believe I did! Preeti Parikh of Blue Ash…

Originally posted on Pauletta Hansel:
In October 2016 The Mercantile Library graciously hosted a group of us for a Cincinnati Walking Sonnet…

Hello there! A few gentle nudges by friends and some queries from well-wishers inquiring about my absence have brought me … More

I am glad to be back here at the blog after a brief hiatus. The time away was well spent—studying, … More

This is a poem I wrote recently in response to a writing prompt in a class that I am currently taking.

Warbling words like a brook of water….

found selves..

what of it all ?