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Tag Archives: Ladette Randolph
Writers and Their Pets: Nancy Welch
The ‘Writers and Their Pets’ series began with my own desire to celebrate my dog Sally, and since then I have also invited other writers to share with the rest of us the details of their lives with beloved pets. Today, please enjoy this … Continue reading
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Tagged Ladette Randolph, Nancy Welch, Prairie Schooner, Writers' Pets
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Writers and Their Pets: Andrew Ladd
The ‘Writers and Their Pets’ series began with my own desire to celebrate my dog Sally, and since then I have also invited other writers to share with the rest of us the details of their lives with beloved pets. Today, please enjoy this … Continue reading
Posted in The Writing Life, Writing
Tagged 24, Andrew Ladd, Jack Meower, Ladette Randolph, narrative arc, Writers' Pets
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Writers and Their Pets: Nina Mukerjee Furstenau
The ‘Writers and Their Pets’ series began with my own desire to celebrate my dog Sally, and since then I have also invited other writers to share with the rest of us the details of their lives with beloved pets. Today, please enjoy this … Continue reading
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Tagged Ladette Randolph, Nina Mukerjee Furstenau, Writers' Pets
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Writers and Their Pets: Carolyn Creedon
The ‘Writers and Their Pets’ series began with my own desire to celebrate my dog Sally, and since then I have also invited other writers to share with the rest of us the details of their lives with beloved pets. Today, please enjoy this … Continue reading
Posted in Contributors' Updates, The Writing Life, Writing
Tagged Carolyn Creedon, Ladette Randolph, Writers' Pets
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Writers and Their Pets: Carol Keeley
The ‘Writers and Their Pets’ series began with my own desire to celebrate my dog Sally, and since then I have also invited other writers to share with the rest of us the details of their lives with beloved pets. Today, please enjoy this … Continue reading
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Tagged Carol Keeley, Ladette Randolph, Writers' Pets
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Roundup: Traditions
In our Roundups segment, we’re looking back at all the great posts since the blog started in 2009. We explore posts from our archives as well as other top literary magazines and websites, centered on a certain theme to help you jump-start your week. … Continue reading
Writers and Their Pets: Enid Shomer
The ‘Writers and Their Pets’ series began with my own desire to celebrate my dog Sally, and since then I have also invited other writers to share with the rest of us the details of their lives with beloved pets. Today, please enjoy this … Continue reading
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Tagged Enid Shomer, Ladette Randolph, Writers' Pets
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Ploughshares at Boston Book Festival
Hey there, Boston area writers and readers! On Saturday, October 19, Ploughshares will be chatting, selling issues, and answering your questions at the Boston Book Festival in Copley Square Park. Come stop by our booth to say hi. We promise … Continue reading
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Tagged Boston, Boston Book Festival, Events, Ladette Randolph, reading
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Writers and Their Pets: Martha Serpas
The ‘Writers and Their Pets’ series began with my own desire to celebrate my dog Sally, and over the coming months I will also invite other writers to share with the rest of us the details of their lives with beloved pets. Today, … Continue reading
From the Slush Pile: The Numbers
When I see numbers I generally shut down, but I know there’s a whole host of you out there who want to see pie charts, graphs and digits. So if my ranting about pluck and resiliency isn’t enough for you … Continue reading
