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I don’t believe there is “a meaning” of life. Each of us is presented with life and its twists and turns, and we assign a value to each of those twists and turns as we go along. The values are subjective even though many times we claim we’re being objective. Some of us are on…
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I’ve been absent for awhile. I’ve been reticent to say, to speak, but not reticent to write. My words land in my notebooks, but often not in complete sentences. I’ve been revising poems and working on a memoir. I’ve been reading a LOT. But in truth, I usually read a LOT. I’ve always loved to…
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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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Joyce E. Young 