A Muted Blue Star Muses

2016 has begun and for me - with a bang! AvantAppal(achia) launched yesterday. I'm really excited about that. I received a suggestion ...

AvantAppal(achia)  launches on January 1, 2016! See the "Sub(missions)" tab on the site that day to see how you can become a...

Jessica D. Thompson , Bullets and Blank Bibles, (Liquid Paper Press, 2013),  32 pages ,  poetry, $6.00 U.S. Roberta Schultz ,...

Jimmy Olsen , Things in Ditches, (North Star Press, 2000), 312 pages , mystery  fiction, $14.95 U.S. Jimmy Olsen is a thought-provok...

It's been quiet on this blog, but busy in the background. Up and coming:  -- Reviews of three poetry collections procured at the App...

I have decided to retire the annual "Best Oriental Dans Videos on YouTube" article for good. If anyone wants to pick up where I...

"Water" (digital painting; dated May 5 & 6, 2015) won a Special Merit Award and was included in the 2015 Open/No Theme ...

Joie de vivre. The joy of living. That's what we're after. That's what we're always after. And having it takes boldnes...

Had a great time at the Appalachian Writers Workshop at Hindman Settlement School, Hindman, KY. Sending a bouquet of thank yous to Bren...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Local Poet to Attend Appalachian Writer's Workshop   June 11, 2015, Pikeville , KY. - Local...