Inlandia Literary Journey Articles
The Press Enterprise, The Daily Bulletin, The Redlands Daily Facts, The San Bernardino Sun
The Press Enterprise, The Daily Bulletin, The Redlands Daily Facts, The San Bernardino Sun
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Literary Horizons should be Broadened to Include Black Writers
Our social, cultural, technological, landscape is in constant flux. As history is being made daily there is an onslaught of focal points drawing our attention. But if we, as a society, are to develop an understanding of each other and make sense of current events we must be intentional. From literature to social justice, from legislation to inventions there is so much to learn. The aphorism, Black history is American history, means very little if it is only a side-note. |
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Virtual readings, workshops keep writers connected
during coronavirus times When sheltering-in-place became a part of our new normal, it became imperative for readings and workshops to integrate technology in order to thrive. This time last year, I didn’t know what Zoom was and now it is my social lifeline. Pre-pandemic, if I wanted to go to a poetry reading it meant getting dressed and driving which is oftentimes an adventure in itself. |
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Writing through the grieving process of self-isolation. . .
The freedom to go where I want, when I want without fear– is a temporary loss. Knowing it is temporary though does not make the emotional impact less painful. There have been days where I find myself angry with no means of using my energy to effect change. After all, there are only so many times I can clean out a closet. In her book on Death and Dying (1969) Elisabeth Kubler-Ross wrote about loss and the five stages of grief: |
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Attending an open mic event can have some serious health benefits
The evening begins with an open mic. Volunteers from the audience share their writing and we applaud after each poem. While I don’t remember names, I do remember the poems - the poets’ truth, voice and story. Most recently, my son and I went to Art Walk: Literature on the Lawn, hosted by Inlandia Institute, in front of the downtown Riverside Public Library. As usual, I left feeling more optimistic and happy. My son and I enjoyed a lively conversation about the different poems and poets, and the lady who wore a unique skirt with tiny lights like stars, creating a mood of magic in dusk. |
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Creating a private writing retreat
“A writer’s discipline is about the return [to writing].” - Jessica Lopez Lyman Attending a writing retreat is up there on the list of perfect vacations for me; idyllic location ripe for creativity, workshops, a secluded world of like-minded people, and stimulating literary conversation. However, the cost can be steep, vacation time may not coincide with the scheduled retreat, and the amount of time at the retreat is usually limited from a few days to a week. |
Poets & Writers: Readings & Workshops Blog
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A Thriving Writing Workshop in San Bernardino, P&W www.pw.org/content/a_thriving_writing_workshop_in_san_bernardino
... Poet laureate of Knoxville Tennessee, Marilyn Kallet came to our workshop with the gift of a presentation. We prepared for her visit by reading from her works, How Our Bodies Learned, The Love That Moves Me, and her translation of The Big Game originally by Benjamin Peret. Kallet’s poe Fireflies In the dry summer field at nightfall, fireflies rise like sparks Imagine the presence of ghosts flickering, the ghosts of young friends… |