I don’t consider myself a poet. In fact, most of my writing friends write novels, picture books, or nonfiction – not poetry. So I find it funny that of the four Utah Poets Laureate we’ve had since the position was created in 1997, I’ve known or met all of them. And what’s more, I’ve even […]
writer's life
It’s a Good Day to Write
By Kelley Lindberg Not every day is a good day to be a writer. There are days I dread looking at my computer screen. Days I contemplate taking up a simpler hobby, like brain surgery. Days I delete everything I’ve written, then delete the backup, just to make sure. But then there are days like […]
For Reid
A spot on the sun Dark, where once danced golden light Absence carves deep holes
So Apparently There’s This Thing Called the Internet
By Kelley Lindberg The internet sent me a horoscope this morning: You’re eager for information on a particular subject and will go to great lengths to get it. Before heading off to the library, why not try an online search? You might find everything you need without leaving your chair. But your search might necessitate […]
Postcards from the Comic Con Edge
By Kelley Lindberg Me and my son — I mean Link — at Comic Con. Last week was the first Comic Con ever held in Salt Lake City and the first I’ve ever attended. Comic Con is a giant convention for fans of science fiction and fantasy held at numerous cities across the country every […]
15 Ways to Celebrate National Be Kind to Writers and Editors Month
By Kelley Lindberg You knew that September is Be Kind to Writers and Editors Month, right? Yes, that’s right. It’s that special time of year when we writers and editors break out our tiaras and get treated to free stuff all month long. You shouldn’t go to such trouble, of course, but it certainly is […]
