Writer, poet, memoirist, blogger, Mom, feminist, Tech Doc Mgr, tea lover, cat lady.
Ellen’s poetry has been published in Crannóg magazine, South Ash Press, Illya’s Honey, The Smoking Poet, and Eclectic Flash. She has won several award for her work including the Women Inspirational Poetry Contest, Willamette Writers Paulann Petersen Prize for Poetry, Richardson Library Prize for Poetry, and Pat Conroy “South of Broad” essay contest. This last contest was sponsored by Swampland.com and the Nan A. Talese/Doubleday company.
latest posts
Afghan Women, Poetry, and BraveryA couple of years ago, I stumbled upon an article in the New York Times Magazine, entitled “Why Afghan Women Risk Death to Write Poetry.” The article was actually four years old when.
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A couple of years ago, I stumbled upon an article in the New York Times Magazine, entitled “Why Afghan Women Risk Death to Write Poetry.” The article was actually four years old when.
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Tupelo Press 30/30 Poetry ProjectHello. I’ve not updated my site with new blog posts for the past few weeks. During this time, I’ve been in work-related training and on vacation. During the month of September, I won’t.
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Hello. I’ve not updated my site with new blog posts for the past few weeks. During this time, I’ve been in work-related training and on vacation. During the month of September, I won’t.
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Mermaids, Music, and Tori AmosI’ve been entranced by Tori Amos since I found her in the early ‘90s. Tori’s song, “Cornflake Girl,” was in rotation on VH1 and I fell in love with this tiny, redheaded dynamo.
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I’ve been entranced by Tori Amos since I found her in the early ‘90s. Tori’s song, “Cornflake Girl,” was in rotation on VH1 and I fell in love with this tiny, redheaded dynamo.
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Announcements
Flash Fiction in 101 Word Short Stories
James and a Shovel was just accepted by 101 Words––a comprehensive ecosystem and community that supports writers, editors, and readers.
Winner of Women Inspirational Poetry Contest
When the Women Inspirational Poetry Contest reached out to let me know I’d won both First and Second Prize in their contest, I was in such a state of shock that I had a hard time believing the honor was real. Now, I can say only that I’m humbled and grateful.
Guest Post: Lipstick as Armor
Keira Knightly has been quoted as saying that lipstick is “an armor to the world.” She talks about how her Mom taught her that, no matter how bad a moment is or how awful a day has been, if you take the time to put on some lipstick, you’ll feel better. Knightly says that she “abides” by this advice.