The Hourglass Flow

Countdown to the Furious Flower Conference

It's almost time for the Furious Flower Poetry Center's third decade-defining conference. To sustain their role in recognizing contemporary African American poets and encouraging an audience for future voices, they're seeking donations. Learn more about the Furious Flower Poetry Center, then donate!

New Book Inspires Teachers to be Better

Roxanna Elden, a seasoned educator, just released the second edition of See Me After Class -- a funny, honest, practical guide with stories and tips from teachers around the country. It has been widely-used for teacher training and retention. Learn More

A New Voice

My Stonecoast homie Lisa Panepinto's debut collection's got Joy Harjo talking. "In these pages Justice falls in love with the blues," Harjo writes in the blurb. "There’s scuffling and dancing, and it’s all coming down to what happens in the dark." Learn More

Cool Holiday Gifts for Writers

Scrambling to find a present for the writer in your life? You can skip the mall. The Writer magazine scoured the web for the perfect tools, accessories and games for writers young and old, tech savvy and traditional. Learn More

Poetry Special Sale!

There are about 120 poems between Derrick Weston Brown's Wisdom Teeth and my DRIFT. Get them for a grand bargain of 17 cents a poem. Learn More

The Hourglass Flow

To write all night long, the hourglass is still slow/flow from Hellborn to free power like Wilco. --MF Doom (from De La Soul's "Rock Co Kane")