September Synthesis
As the summer heat dissipates and we approach the autumn equinox the darker days and longer nights mean more time for reading (and writing) for me, my cat (above), and I hope for you too.
Summer Salutation. A great blue heron on the last hot day.
Visit my youtube channel for more nature videos.
POETRY ALOUD: Virtual Poetry Reading at cathywarner.com
I've added a page to my website with 7 "Metaphor Monday" recordings of poems from my book Burnt Offerings, recorded just prior to its publication in January 2012, including "Becoming Blackfish" below.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Tahlequah's Grief
An orca calf died off the coast of British Columbia and the calf’s mother carried her dead daughter through the Salish Sea in a funeral procession that logged a thousand miles and lasted seventeen days. I wrote about her grief and mine at Good Letters.
A Meager Offering for the Heartbroken
Bad news comes for us, and bad news comes for the ones we love. And though we have all suffered in unique and terrible ways, we have nothing on hand to staunch our beloved’s wound, no first aid kit for grief, no cure or easy solace.
Keep Reading at the Ruminate blog.
UPCOMNG CLASSES
From Memory to Memoir
Join me in revisiting the past prompted by photographs, memorable meals and recipes, floor plans, and unforgettable ‘firsts’ as we shape the rich material of memories into an interesting, organized and readable memoir. Class includes discussion of literary techniques, writing exercises, and positive feedback.
Gig Harbor Tacoma Community College, 4 Tuesdays, October 2 - 30, 6-8 p.m. REGISTER HERE.
Kingston Village Green, 5 Tuesdays, March 5 - April 2, 6-8 p.m. REGISTER HERE.
READY, SET, NANOWRIMO!
Just in time for November's National Novel Writing month, I'm leading a 2 hour class focusing on writing a novel. Learn terms, tips, and techniques for generating ideas, writing, editing, goal setting, and leave inspired with a plan!
Gig Harbor Tacoma Community College, Monday October 29, 6-8 p.m. REGISTER HERE.
NEW BOOKS BY PACIFIC NORTHWEST AUTHORS (AND FRIENDS)
Reading Carey Taylor’s poetry is like walking the beach with a friend who pays attention to everything—the weather, water, rocks, shells, and shore-life—and enriches your experience of the once familiar with her unique insight, images, and inviting leaps of language. Surprising and delightful. Reach for The Lure of Impermanence and you’ll relish a new friendship.
Find Carey's book at Amazon.
Visit her website.
It’s hard to imagine a more welcoming invitation and guide to mortality, synchronicity, and purpose in life than this memoir and its author, the genial and curious “bumbling mystic” Constance Mears. Though her book is framed by self-penned obituaries, Mears’ musings on death—and the darker aspects of life—are never morbid. More often her encounters and prose are delightfully upbeat and humorous. The future might be murky, but Mears’ writing is crystal clear, deftly illuminating her past, and invoking awe as she describes the powerful beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Join Constance Mears on her spiritual quest and you’ll be inspired in your own bumbling toward the light.
Connie is offering a great opportunity to receive a FREE e-version of her book in exchange for a review on Amazon or Goodreads when the book launches September 21st. CLICK HERE!
Publication Date September 21st —
Visit Connie's website for more great content including Chapter 1.
Spiritual Graphics: I've added a new page of spiritual and religious graphics to my website. Click here.
Many are based on the Protestant lectionary. Feel free to download for personal or church use.
On my blog: "Please Shut Up"...when words get in the way of prayer.