This book has been on my reading list for a while, and I do think that the cover has something to do with it. I found myself drawn in by the swirling constellations of stars behind the dark silhouette of the lighthouse.… Continue reading
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*For context: The events described in this book cover King Henry VIII’s divorce of Catherine of Aragon in order to put his mistress Anne Boleyn on the throne, followed by his affair with Jane when she is a lady-in-waiting in Anne’s court and Jane’s rise to the throne after Anne’s execution.… Continue reading
When I arrive at Broadsided Press’s homepage, the first feature that catches my eye is a digital image of a recent broadside called “Timid as Any Herd Animal.” Visitors have the option to either click on a link that takes them to a full “Contributors Q&A,” which provides them with a window into the creators’ interpretations of the broadside before, during, and after it was put together (I particularly love the questions, Did anything shift for you or come into new light once you saw the poem and art together on the page?… Continue reading
I am thrilled to be embarking on the journey of creating an original broadside with the artist who has been assigned to me, and I’m even more thrilled that our word—”clear”—has a dual meaning that leaves a lot of room for creativity and interpretation.… Continue reading
The travel experience I’m missing most right now is grabbing a backpack/suitcase, a friend, and your courage and heading to a faraway region of the world to follow a route you’ve created for yourself. It’s equal parts terrifying and exhilarating, and I find a lot of joy in hearing about other people’s experiences engaging in independent travel.… Continue reading
