It’s amazing to see how France looked through the eyes of the Stein family in Gertrude’s time. And while I find it fascinating to see her on film, I especially like watching the Steins repeatedly walk down a flight of stairs, and then stroll by the camera in formation, at the 2:48 mark. Why, you ask? … [Read more…]
Eyelids open. Tongue runs across upper lip moving from left side of mouth to right following arc of lip. Swallow. Jaws clench. Grind. Stretch. Swallow. Head lifts. Bent right arm brushes pillow into back of head… (from Fidget, 1997) We’ve all started to write a story or a poem by locating the reader in our … [Read more…]
There exists an expansive array of online resources for MFA students and practicing writers, and one that I find beneficial is Erika Dreifus’ daily dose of e-mail updates of The Practicing Writer. Each morning, I awaken to an inbox of Monday Markets/Jobs/Opportunities, which feature available jobs in academia, as well as the publishing market. Here, … [Read more…]
Though at times I hate them, writing prompts can perform a useful function for writers who want to practice their craft, but are struggling to get started. A high quality prompt can offer a catalyst that may later become a published short story or a contest-winning poem. The following prompts are guaranteed to offer that … [Read more…]
The time has almost come when we, the editors of TROn, will be able to share with you, our dearest reader, our brave first-adopter, all the excellent prose, poetry and art our artists have generously submitted. In a matter of days we’ll be launching our first selection of works. But as we race toward our … [Read more…]