Friends -- on Medium this afternoon I wrote a short piece on this topic. I reproduce it here in its entirety. Why I write about hope what’s the alternative? My view of the world tends to be dark. Until recently I loved movies like the Terminator films, and books like Riddley Walker. I just finished watching Ozark, which, as anyone can … Continue reading Why I write about hope
Month: May 2022
Pretend Plumber post-party writing fun
And. . . it's a launch! Tonight friends and family from both coasts (and some folx from the middle) joined thee zoom-o-sphere for a book party featuring readings by incredibly talented creatives, two give aways, and.... a writing prompt. If you attended the party, you will have received your assignment . Please post your writing … Continue reading Pretend Plumber post-party writing fun
My initial response to the RoevWade memo leak of May 2nd 2022
I shared this poem on facebook. I wrote it very quickly on Tuesday morning May 3rd, and made minimal edits. On May 4th, I took a writing workshop with poet activist Andres Sanchez where he emphasized the importance of story-telling and activism. Here is the poem. 1. I had sex at 16 with my first … Continue reading My initial response to the RoevWade memo leak of May 2nd 2022
Novel-writing and why it matters
Dear friends -- Happy Cinco de Mayo! I'm taking a look back over my various attempts at writing novels on Medium, and here is the first part of that essay: Why I write novels This week I’m junking the “about” in my title and getting right to the question of why I keep on trying … Continue reading Novel-writing and why it matters
Stephanie Barbé Hammer Writing (Un) Real 