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Category Archives: writing
Now that the book is done
Yes, it’s finished! The project that consumed me for most of the past two years (and much of several years before that) is safely in the publisher’s hands. Best of all, the editor has glowing words to say about it … Continue reading
For the birds
I took part in a wonderful celebration of birds tonight—five writers sharing their poems and prose about birds. Called “For the Birds: A Flock of Writers Read about All Things Avian,” the reading was organized by Ellen Orleans as part … Continue reading
Loss and gain and Angel DeLuna
A few years ago an author called me. Would I edit his book? It was a special book, he said with fire in his voice. It was a parable. Everything stood for something else. I glanced at his manuscript. The … Continue reading
Posted in nature, spirituality, writing
Tagged death and rebirth, descent to the underworld, Inanna, music, musical theater, theater
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Announcing: A book contract!
I am happy to announce that my book, Kissed by a Fox: And Other Stories of Friendship in Nature, will be published by Counterpoint Press (Berkeley, CA) in 2012! Counterpoint has a distinguished record of publishing the highest quality books … Continue reading
Early spring on Goshawk Ridge
It was midweek, and my shoulders were tight and brow furrowed from concentrating too hard in front of a computer. Why does grading season always happen when wildflowers are blooming? I needed a hike, maybe even a nap in the … Continue reading
Posted in nature, writing
Tagged Amy Leach, clouds, hiking, native plants, pasqueflower, wildflowers
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More about online comments from ONA10
At the Online News Association meeting in DC over the weekend, one of the early sessions, hosted by Alicia Shepard of NPR, was “No Comment: Rethinking Online Commentary.” No surprise—news sites everywhere are grappling with the climate of vicious comments … Continue reading →