I spent several hours tonight reworking the Garbage Woman manuscript. I had “finished” it when I sent it out a few months ago to four major literary contests. Since it did not win the book contests, I am preparing to send it out to small presses. I know it was important for me to go through the process of sending it out to contests. It was an important step for me to try, and it was motivation to pull together a collection. I enjoyed the work then, and am enjoying it now.
Month: August 2008
Where I Want to Be
I have happy news to share.
In November I will be the featured poet at a very cool (local) poetry event. This will be my first “solo feature” and I am thrilled. This is something hoped for. I have plenty of time to mull over my work to decide what to read. I have a body of work–which is something I did not have four years ago. Ask me why.
I have three months until the reading to prepare my mind (and body.) Ha ha. I’ll post specifics when the press release is released. Life’s been good to me so far.
In addition to the poetry reading I will be giving, I will be involved in two writing-related projects this fall. In one of the projects, I will be writing material inspired by music for a local theater company and for the other project I will facilitate poetry workshops with students. I’m not sure what grade-level I will be working with but I did express a preference for high school age.
I’m thrilled to be working with other local poets, musicians, and actors and to have the opportunity to introduce the youth of my area to the craft of poetry. I love my city and state and to be in the heart of the art is central to my professional hopes and endeavors. I’m sure September will bring further clarification on the specifics of these projects and more info.
Hope Reign O’er Me
Received some news today that I can’t share just yet but it is good news and I am feeling hopeful. I’m praying for a profitable outcome and good fortune. And for all good to come to pass.
Clare L. Martin 