Category: Essays/Poetry

The customer is always right…

“Do you think all these writers are being honest?”

“All you talk about is failure,” Emily said…

We are told writing is sacred. All writing, but especially our writing…

They want to be writers. They talk about being writers all the time, and I want to be clear, this is okay…

“Help me out, Derek. What is he?” She turned to her fellow classmate. “Is that what he is?…”

This is why it’s not so bad to be the little guy. Besides the money of course…

There are newly-minted MFA programs every year. Some have gone online, saving the student money…

We have nothing to lose but our chains…

A big part of being a good Colorado driver is preparation. So, take this as your annual reminder to check your car before you head to the high country…

Pope Francis may have surprised many by inviting comedians to the Vatican, but the value of humor has deep roots in Catholic tradition…

Emily is short and dark. Such women are dangerous. Everything is compressed into a small package…

I don’t know why they make students do this, stand at a podium and recite their unfinished work. Everyone is terrified…