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Sometimes things are exciting …

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

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 »

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Some Sundry Announcements and Stuff

In which Emma announces two upcoming and totally exciting events. Continue reading »

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The Child on the Page

In which Emma reflects on her time at the Auburn Writers Conference. Continue reading »

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Announcing: The Yawp!

In which Emma introduces The Yawp, her labor of love, and asks for your help! Continue reading »

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Public Like A Frog: The Public Poetry Project

In which Emma brags about her amazing students. Continue reading »

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Making Change Manifest: A Mom/Then Me/Then Them

In which Emma talks about re-defining education and publishing and why she thinks that needs to happen. Also: her mother’s cooking, which is delicious. Continue reading »

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The Thirty Minute Challenge

In which Emma contemplates what a half an hour can do. Continue reading »