Tag: creative writing
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Microcast Day 10 – Honourable Mention in Dark Poets IV
A recent creative achievement: an honourable mention for my poem “Queen” in a dark poetry contest, alongside ongoing writing projects.
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Microcast Day 8 – A Short History of My Dragon Poems
Reflecting on my two-decade journey in creating dragon poems that began in nature and fantasy, and moved towards symbolism and modern mythmaking.
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Microcast Day 3 – Pause (stuffy nose, etc.) and Mermaid Poem
Pausing microcast challenge due to scratchy throat / stuffy nose, while continuing a YouTube challenge. I’ll return to the microcast early next year.
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October Walks and Reflections
Autumn experiences in Maine, nature walks, and a couple of recent vids from my cosy poetry + art YouTube channel.
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Book Review: Because We Were Christian Girls
Virgie Townsend’s “Because We Were Christian Girls” (2023) is a compelling short fiction chapbook addressing the complexities of Christian girlhood through personal and societal struggles.
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From Nonsense to Nuance
Update on tiny YouTube channel, Volume One of dragon poems, and reflecting on my past writing journey.
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Glandscapes: Chapbook Review
Glandscapes is a chapbook that thrums with raw nerve and queer desire, through a gut-wrenching framework of coping with prostate cancer.
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Dark Poetry Fragments (from Feb 2024)
Three dark poetry fragments that I wrote (and forgot about) on x in Feb 2024, via a daily poetry word prompt.
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Seeking Early Readers
Request for early readers as I work towards completing my first dragon poetry collection.
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Microcast Notes: Poetry Readings and Writing Updates
Microcast show notes for a handful of episodes on poetry readings and creative writing.
Jess Chua 