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Tina Barry – Diaphanous Press

January 12, 2021

Congratulations to Tina Barry, whose hybrid poetry/prose/interview piece was published at Diaphanous Press. Combining mixed media with bits of realism and poetic introspection, Tina’s work is part of a much larger work-in-progress.

Samantha Campagna publishes “A Clamor of Voices” in Cleaver Literary Magazine

December 18, 2020

Congratulations to Samantha Campagna, whose short story “A Clamor of Voices” was published in Cleaver Magazine. Samantha wrote the piece in Barbara Hennings’ “Flash Fiction: Writing the Short-Short Story.” Samantha’s first literary publication, “A Clamor of Voices” reflects on the year with irony and poignance.

Well done to both!

Dara Yen Elerath publishes “The Red Hair” in Tahoma Literary Review

December 7, 2020

Congratulations to Dara Yen Elerath, whose recently published flash fiction piece “The Red Hair” was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. The Tahoma Literary Review describes Dara’s piece as “dreamlike” and “evocative.” Dara wrote this piece alongside Barbara Henning’s class Flash Fiction: Writing the Short-Short Story. Well done to both!

Kimberly Lee publishes essay “BEAUTY RESOLUTION”

December 5, 2020

Congratulations to Kimberly Lee, who published her personal essay “BEAUTY RESOLUTION” in Words & Whispers. Kimberly wrote her essay in Jonathan McClure’s class Experiments in Genre. Well done to both!

Joan Connor publishes “One Last Shout” in Story Circle

December 1, 2020

Congratulations to Joan Connor, who published her poem “One Last Shout” in Story Circle Network’s True Words journal. Joan wrote the poem in Susan Vespoli’s Writing Circles, and credits Susan for her great poetry prompts.

Well done to both!

John Johnson publishes “Grandma’s Rosary Beads” in Boston Literary Magazine

November 30, 2020

Congratulations to John Johnson, whose poem “Grandma’s Rosary Beads” appears in the November issue of Boston Literary Magazine. John wrote his poem, alongside many other published works, alongside Susan Vespoli in her Writing Circles courses.

Well done to the both of you!

Misha Penton publishes “Under the Boards” in Apex and Abyss

November 28, 2020

Congratulations to Misha Penton, whose evocative and highly visual prose poem “Under the Boards” has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize by Abyss & Apex. Misha developed the poem alongside instructor Barbara Henning.

Congratulations to Misha and Barbara!

Giulietta Nardone publishes new self-help guide “Feel More Alive! 30 Brilliant Ways To Reignite Your Inner Spark”

November 27, 2020

Struggling to find creativity? Instructor Giulietta Nardone has a fix: her new self-help book “Feel More Alive! 30 Brilliant Ways To Reignite Your Inner Spark.” Congratulations on your new publication, Julie!

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