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Poet and novelist Irene Latham writes about life, love and writing.
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Irene Latham

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Irene Latham · 2d ago

ECLECTIC BLOGGERS UNITE!

The other day lovely, gracious, talented Lori Degman honored me with a "Versatile Blogger Award."Thank you, Lori! (sweeping bow here) I'm honored. and I'm so pleased to know you. Readers, you'll want to know her too. She's awesome. And she too wrote a zoo book! That's right: the award-wining picture
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Irene Latham · 4d ago

YOU SCHMOOZE, YOU MUSE

Lucky me: the past two weeks I have gotten to hang out with traveling authors!First, Vicky Alvear Schecter, author of CLEOPATRA'S MOON.Pat Weaver, Vicky & me, on my back deckVicky with Drag Queen Cleo at Little Professor Books
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Irene Latham · 1W ago

LAST SCHOOL VISIT OF THE YEAR

...and at one of my favorite schools with some of my favorite teachers!Thank you, Inverness Elementary students, Mrs. Bramlett, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Beavers and Mrs. Price for reading LEAVING GEE'S BEND to the kids year after year. Thanks also for the lovely gift. I appreciate you!  (here I am with Mrs.
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Irene Latham · 2W ago

FIVE FOR POETRY FRIDAY

1. Welcome to Poetry Friday Roundup! Thanks so much for stopping by. Please leave your link and name with description (there is only one space to put all the info you'd like us to know) in the handy dandy inlinkz form below.2. Tonight is Book Club, at my house. We've been reading CLEOPATRA'S MOON b
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Irene Latham · 2W ago

MY SECRET WEAPON IN THE KITCHEN

Tony Chachere's ORIGINAL CREOLE SEASONING.We put this on EVERYTHING: meat, veggies (toss with olive oil and roast in the oven), mac-n-cheese, everything!Try it. You will NOT be sorry.And hey, if you have a secret weapon in the kitchen, do tell! I love to eat, love to cook, love to try new things...
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Irene Latham · 2W ago

I'VE STARTED WEARING A WATCH AGAIN.

For a number of years now, I have used my cell phone as a watch.Except it's awkward, digging around in my purse to find the darn thing. (Imagine the time I have wasted, doing just that?) For speaking engagements, I bought a cheap-o bracelet-style "Grandma" watch at Walmart. It's nothing fancy. But i
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Irene Latham · 3W ago

PARENTS AND WRITING WORDS THAT HURT

Today I've posted over at Smack Dab in the Middle "On the Importance of Parents in Middle Grade Fiction."In honor of that, I wanted to share a picture (circa 1991, and yes the bride is me!) of my parents, whom I have always considered one of my biggest blessings. I mean, you don't get to choose who
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Irene Latham · 3W ago

PROGRESSIVE POEM ENDS HERE

Dear Friends,What a wonderful journey we've shared with our Progressive Poem! I have enjoyed so much watching this poem grow little by little, all the bold strokes and gentle touches, how each line adds a new layer, a new voice.One of you commented about how it's been a lovely way to experience dela
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Irene Latham · 4W ago

ON VOICE AND HOPE AND WHIRLWINDS

April is a whirlwind for me every year.Part of me loves it.But all the whirling can wear a gal slap out. So think of me braving the last brazen days before lovely, placid, peaceful May.I have been reading GRAVE MERCY by Robin LeFevers and loving it! You may know Robin from her slew of books for midd
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Irene Latham · 1M ago

WHAT'S YOUR SECRET LIFE?

Every year during National Poetry Month, I like to share the poem " A Secret Life" by Stephen Dunn.That's because, for many years, writing was my secret life. And so this poem remains one of my all-time favorites:A SECRET LIFEby Stephen Dunn Why you need to have oneis not much more mysterious thanwh
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