BENJAMIN THOMAS
One of our favorite Bloomers has somehow avoided being interviewed, until now. We all know Benjamin Thomas as a prolific poet and encourager extraordinaire. It delights me to no end to finally get to chat with this handsome gentleman. Welcome, Benjamin! Continue reading
PEARL KETOVER PRILIK
PROLOGUE (Walt’s Notes): Our intention here at Creative Bloomings (Poetic Blooming) has always been the support and propagation of the poetic process. The intent was to fete all the poets with whom we had become acquainted though our various poetic sites and blogs. Plenty of opportunities are offered here to encourage and support all who write poetry: the Recollection Pages, the chapbook adventures, the Brilliant (Beautiful) Blooms, the Inform Poets feature, our “anthology” and no less important, the poet interviews. Since its inception, Marie and I had shared the process of presenting queries to our guests. I found that Marie had this certain gift as an interviewer, and handing the feature fully to her was a great decision I’ve never regretted. We have covered the majority of our contributing poets, and will delve further as they frequent our blog. As in the past, we have reached beyond our garden to celebrate “fellow travelers” on this journey (Robert Lee Brewer and Margo Roby, to name two). So it was with that in mind that I had personally requested Marie to consider interviewing Dr. Pearl Ketover-Prilik. You know her name and her work. And Marie does her usual stellar job in bringing Pearl to our readers. Thanks to Marie for this consideration, and to Pearl for her friendship and willingness to open the Book of Pearl for us to know her better! Enough blather from the old guy… take it, Marie!
It isn’t often we interview “writerly” guests who do not (or seldom) plant seeds here in our garden. However, this week’s interview takes us through the garden gate, and off the beaten path. Don’t think for one moment though that “off the beaten path” equals “unfamiliar territory.” I believe all of our Bloomers recognize the face and voice of the talented Dr. Pearl Ketover Prilik. Continue reading
ROB HALPIN
Funny how things work out sometimes. Last month’s guest was born in the USA, and is now in Germany. This month’s guest was born in Germany, and is now in the USA. Kleine Welt! (No, Walt. Not “climb Walt”. Kleine welt [“small world,” unless Google Translate is playing tricks on me]).
What a pleasure to get a chance to interview the brat donning earphones – Rob Halpin (a.k.a. Lorwynd ). Continue reading
LINDA EVANS HOFKE
Today’s guest comes to us all the way from Germany! Perhaps that’s why it took so long for her to get into the interview chair. Yes, yes, I’m sure that’s it. I’m just thankful she finally made it, as I’m sure you will be also. Continue reading
DEBI SWIM
When I ask folks if they would allow me the honor of interviewing them, the response sometimes shows surprising reluctance. Today’s guest, Debi Swim , is one of the hesitant ones. It took a bit of coaxing to talk her into the fact that our Creative Bloomings community would be ever-so-pleased to get to know the talented lady behind the poetry. Continue reading
MICHELLE HED
(Photo Credit: Keith Hammerbeck)
Today’s guest is Michelle Hed, a long-term friend from Robert Lee Brewer’s Poetic Asides . I was drawn to her poetry there, but later discovered she is an artist of diverse means. It was my good fortune to win her book, Natural Musings , in a Suess poetry contest held by Linda Hofke of Lind-guistics . Natural Musings pairs Michelle’s beautiful nature photography with her poetry.
This gorgeous photo and verse are taken from her book. I offer them here as a tease. ;) We’ll talk more about Natural Musings shortly.
confectionary dream -
Jack Frost blew his breath
across the land
Before we delve into our weekly foray into FLASHY FICTION, be sure to read Marie Elena Good’s (yes, she’s back for a visit) interview with the multi-faceted poet / artist Marjory M Thompson . In her inimitable style, Marie brings Marjory to light in this delightful conversation!
BUT NOW…IT’S FLASHY FICTION FRIDAY;