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
May Her Memory Be a RevolutionWell, it’s been a somber past couple of days. The death of the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsberg has understandably instilled fear in so many of us. With her passing, this upcoming election is.
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Well, it’s been a somber past couple of days. The death of the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsberg has understandably instilled fear in so many of us. With her passing, this upcoming election is.
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An Uphill BattleHi all! For today’s readings, I was asked to begin with a spread on Biden and Harris. I generally start off with readings about Trump & Co., but a friend and follower of.
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Hi all! For today’s readings, I was asked to begin with a spread on Biden and Harris. I generally start off with readings about Trump & Co., but a friend and follower of.
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Can Anything Stop Him?Hi everyone! It’s me, your friendly neighborhood tarot reader, back with another reading that’s going to make me sound like a perpetually broken record! *sigh* I wanted to get some Universal feedback on.
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Hi everyone! It’s me, your friendly neighborhood tarot reader, back with another reading that’s going to make me sound like a perpetually broken record! *sigh* I wanted to get some Universal feedback on.
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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.