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It’s that time again, folks.

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In which Emma offers a visual representation of the end of the semester as an explanation as to why she hasn’t been blogging lately. WARNING: TERRIFYING MIMES. Continue reading »

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A Reading and A Dinosaur

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Are you going to be in the general Statesboro, Georgia area around, say 2:30 tomorrow?  And are you looking for something awesome to do?  Because there’s something awesome going on in the general Statesboro, Georgia area around 2:30 tomorrow — specifically, that something awesome is going on the Georgia Southern University campus, at the Georgia … Continue reading »

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The Story Behind “The Damage”

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In which Emma has a dream come true and talks about it for you. AND MAKES HER SUMMARY RHYME. Continue reading »

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Radio Free Gertrude

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In which Emma writes about why it’s really hard for her to not bring up the formal wear store Frills and Fancies in every conversation, and also talks about her cats, duh. Continue reading »

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“And on the radio you hear ‘November Rain;’ that solo’s awful long, but it’s got a good refrain.”*

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In which I announce the fact that I’m going to be on the radio tomorrow and talk about how awful the weather is today, which may or may not also happen tomorrow on the radio. Continue reading »

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Are There Things That Are Important Beyond All This Fiddle? Or NaPoWriMo and You

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In which Emma rationalizes her decision to write and post a poem a day along with her students. Publicly. No, really. Continue reading »

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There’s Gonna Be Some Changes Around Here

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In which Emma explains what the heck is going on with the blog for God’s sake. Continue reading »

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AWP: Traditions, Revisions, Permissions (Or I’m Okay, You’re Okay, Let’s Skip The Dance Party)

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She doesn’t even go here! Continue reading »

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Sometimes things are exciting …

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In which Emma talks about some Seriously Exciting Things and gives so many links your head may explode with all the awesome. Continue reading »

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The Witches Are Flying Your Way

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In which Emma invites the people of the greater Birmingham area to come and hear her and Kate Greenstreet read. Y’all, it’s gonna be a THING. Continue reading »