by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Jan 15, 2013 | craft of writing, details, essays, my writing, Pam Houston |
Thrilled to have a craft essay in the new issue of Brevity, which includes fifteen brief wonderful essays by Sven Birkerts, Brian Doyle, Robin Hemley, David Jauss, Thomas Larson, and more. Plus other craft essays by Philip Graham and Mary Clearman Blew. And an...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Nov 30, 2012 | journeys, my writing |
Several readers have asked if I had any other photos of Ragdale, especially of my room or of the prairie. So on the last day of the month in which I spent two amazing weeks in residency at Ragdale, I wanted to share a few more photos. And if you have any questions...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Nov 12, 2012 | catching moments, journeys, my writing, place, shapes |
For the last two weeks I’ve been an artist in residence at Ragdale in Lake Forest, Illinois. If you haven’t applied, apply now. The most wonderful people are here to make sure your work comes first and that you don’t have to worry about anything....
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Apr 20, 2012 | accumulation, life, my writing, reading |
I’ve been doing too much, or trying to do too much. Contrary, Hunger Mountain, Catching Days, writing group, writing, family, life, read… Wait a minute. I haven’t been reading all that much. I used to read every evening–from after supper until...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Oct 18, 2011 | my writing, stories |
Gargoyle 57 is now out with lots of new work, including a flash fiction story of mine. Here’s the opening of “Mackenzie”: “I waited ‘til you got home,” Rim said, as I came into the den. He was standing by the open front door. I had just come in...
by Cynthia Newberry Martin | Sep 20, 2011 | craft of writing, my writing |
Just a quick update: the rearranging of my study is temporarily on hold (things still sit in laundry baskets and all around me is still a HUGE mess) as I work on the revision of my novel like someone who has no other life. My third to last packet is due Friday, and I...
