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Are we being asked to think before responding? Or are we being lured into instant debate? I was sitting on a bench typing notes into my phone in the midst of the exhibition “Faith Ringgold: American People” at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. For me, it was a joy, and pure inspiration to…
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I’ve been rummaging through boxes of files and things and I came across this handwritten recipe for the pie of late fall and winter holidays that mom sent to me. I must have asked for it because I found a sticky on the back with the words “Joyce, Here is the recipe. Love U, Mom.”…
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I’ve been remiss at sharing my literary event participation of late. Not because I’m shy or humble, but because I’ve been busy AND making a concerted effort to take time to rest. Not just get enough sleep. I mean really take time to rest. Time during which I am not disturbed by others or disturbing…
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Today is Independent Bookstore Day. From the American Booksellers Association “This national one-day party held the last Saturday in April celebrates independent bookstores across the country online and in-store. Through exclusive books and literary items, contests, cupcakes, and everything in between, it’s a party you don’t want to miss!” For more information and some history,…
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So, I’ve been posting quite a bit about my new publisher, Black Lawrence Press, and my new author page on BLP’s website. And now……my book page is LIVE. Yay! Yes, folks, you can find a direct link to my poetry chapbook How it Happens at Black Lawrence Press right here Please do me the favor…
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I have a new author page with my new publisher, Black Lawrence Press. Although my page is a little on the wordy side, I’m stepping into sharing a good deal of my experience as a writer and teacher over the past 30+ years. And I’m excited about that! I invite you to take a look.…
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Great news! As of June 1, 2023, my chapbook How it Happens is being distributed by Black Lawrence Press. More information can be found here Stay tuned for more updates.
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I was annoyed when an audience member asked singer Cecile McLorin Salvant to “sing the standards” after she’d presented an absorbing story cycle through song replete with visual art to an audience at SFJAZZ last week. She was sharing work from her most recent album, Melusine, which follows an ancient folkloric story of love, trust,…
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I’ll be reading old and new work this coming Saturday, April 1 at Silver Tongue Saturdays in Auburn.
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Joyce E. Young 