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
Lev Parnas – Truth Teller?When I pulled out my cards, the card that popped out of the deck regarding my question about whether or not Parnas is telling the truth was the Justice card. I didn’t even.
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When I pulled out my cards, the card that popped out of the deck regarding my question about whether or not Parnas is telling the truth was the Justice card. I didn’t even.
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2020 Presidential Candidates – Part OneThe Democrats held another debate last night, and while I decided not to watch it, I did pull cards on the top candidates. I did not pull a card for Amy Klobuchar, but.
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The Democrats held another debate last night, and while I decided not to watch it, I did pull cards on the top candidates. I did not pull a card for Amy Klobuchar, but.
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Trump and IranSeveral people have asked me to do a reading about the Trump administration assassinating Iran’s general, Soleimani, and the repercussions that are sure to follow. Bear in mind that this would be the.
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Several people have asked me to do a reading about the Trump administration assassinating Iran’s general, Soleimani, and the repercussions that are sure to follow. Bear in mind that this would be the.
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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.