Kindra Austin’s Twelve continues where Constant Muses left off, rich and intense. By Mariah Voutilainen After having read Constant Muses, I eagerly awaited the release of Kindra Austin’s Twelve. I expected more of the imagery of Muses, with its cigarette smoke and endless cocktails. While those common threads are there, Twelve favors the much more potent darkness of decay and memento mori. In Twelve, Austin further exposes the connection between … Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: KINDRA M. AUSTIN’S TWELVE, BY MARIAH VOUTILAINEN
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WINTER HOLIDAY WRITING PROMPT CHALLENGE ON BRAVE AND RECKLESS
There is still time to participate in the Brave and Reckless Winter Holiday Writing Prompt Challenge! This December, my thoughts have turned to the simple pleasures of the winter holidays. I have reached the age where I am a little weary of material possessions- well, unless it’s a book. There’s always room in my life for more … Continue reading WINTER HOLIDAY WRITING PROMPT CHALLENGE ON BRAVE AND RECKLESS
What Remains- Christine E. Ray
the man-made chemicals that surge through my blood bind firmly to neurotransmitters & smooth rough edges erase a little more of me each day joy dissolves a fragrant mist into the air I exhale sadness a gentle stream of water running harmlessly between my fingers but the rage? the rage always remains © 2018 Christine … Continue reading What Remains- Christine E. Ray
WINTER HOLIDAY WRITING PROMPT CHALLENGE ON BRAVE AND RECKLESS (OTHERWISE KNOWN AS MY SADLY NEGLECTED BLOG)
My life is always a little chaotic. I don’t do well with unconstructed time and even while struggling with chronic illness, I try to keep myself engaged. The last few months; however, it has gone from a little chaotic to a lot of chaotic. Kindra M. Austin and I launched our imprint Indie Blu(e) Publishing in September and almost … Continue reading WINTER HOLIDAY WRITING PROMPT CHALLENGE ON BRAVE AND RECKLESS (OTHERWISE KNOWN AS MY SADLY NEGLECTED BLOG)
Indie Blu(e) Publishing Announces The Release of We Will Not Be Silenced
We Will Not Be Silenced: The Lived Experience of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Told Powerfully Through Poetry, Prose, Essay, and Art is the brainchild of Kindra M. Austin, Candice Louisa Daquin, Rachel Finch, and Christine E. Ray. The four indie writers and survivors felt compelled to do something after the strongly triggering Kavanaugh Confirmation … Continue reading Indie Blu(e) Publishing Announces The Release of We Will Not Be Silenced
Nicole Lyons Review We Will Not Be Silenced
‘We Will Not be Silenced’ is a call to arms; it is muffled voices upon strangled voices ripping the gags off to scream their stories and speak truth to power. ‘We Will Not be Silenced’ is rage and heartbreak, it is the soul-crushing pain of the worst kind of human violation being laid bare for all to see, … Continue reading Nicole Lyons Review We Will Not Be Silenced
Calling All Writers! The Sudden Denouement Short Story Contest is Now Open For Submissions
The Contest is officially open! Since its inception in 2016, The Sudden Denouement Literary Collective has had the privilege of featuring some of today’s most fearless writers. With members that span the globe and editors who share a passion for pushing boundaries, we as a collective have enjoyed reading, promoting, and watching the success of … Continue reading Calling All Writers! The Sudden Denouement Short Story Contest is Now Open For Submissions
Promote Yourself Monday- October 29, 2018
Welcome to Promote Yourself Monday. All Go Dog Go Cafe readers, guest writers, and baristas are invited to post one link to one specific post (600 words or less please!) from your blog into the comments section below. If you post a link, be sure to read some of the other great writing people have linked to. … Continue reading Promote Yourself Monday- October 29, 2018
Pay It Forward Thursday- October 25, 2018
The baristas at Go Dog Go Cafe are big fans of Pay It Forward Thursdays. We think it is a great opportunity to give a shout-out to another writer who has wowed us or creatively inspired us. However, Pay It Forward Thursday has not been getting a lot of love lately, which we think is … Continue reading Pay It Forward Thursday- October 25, 2018
BARGAIN FOR POETRY AND PROSE LOVERS
From Sudden Denouement Publishing: Christine E. Ray’s first book of poetry, Composition of a Woman, is currently available for Kindle for $2.99. We never know how long sales will last on Amazon- don’t miss your chance to scoop this great volume up!
