What are the parts of being a poet? Not every person has the whole skill set. It’s why cooperation is good. Some have an eye for this, others for that. Off the top of my head, here are some aspects. Some may be true, who knows. [composition] having an idea or sound or rhythm and […]
Author Archives: Pearl
95books for 2014, list 9: Edges of Poetry
So, the next edition of my reading, the 10 most recent books that are poetry/lit. bottle rockets, issue no 30 has all kinds if things in issue. Haibun is a way of combining prose and a haiku in a memoir, travel thru life fashion. My favorite in issue is Glenn Coats’ The Song of the […]
95books for 2014, list 8: Non-fiction
Angela Gair’s The Beginner’s Guide: Acrylics (New Holland, 1994) I have a distinct memory of telling you all about this book but can’t find any digital evidence. So, I’m writing posts in my dreams, am I? What struck me is the amazing range of effects you can get with the same medium. I didn’t know […]
New Interview
Touch the Donkey magazine, supplement #5: seven questions for Pearl Pirie. For other interviews see, here. For more frequent things than here, see pesbo on twitter.
Rebuilding Year
At this point The Chaudiere Books Rebuilding Year campaign is nearly halfway. $28 more will tip it past the halfway point for cash! You can give donations directly or go for perks. A bunch are sold out. You could still get a subscription package, a book or few, such as calling dibs on titles coming […]