Tag: Cosmology

  • INTERVIEW: Bookworm Interviews Author Jen Payne

    As you can see, BOOKWORM is participating in another blog book tour courtesy of WOW (Women on Writing). Today’s guest is Jennifer A. Payne, author of Evidence of Flossing: What We Leave Behind. Today I’m posting an interview, Q and A style, that I conducted with Ms. Payne so that you can read her thoughts…

  • BOOK REVIEW: Beverley Baird Reviews Evidence of Flossing

    “These are definitely poems to ponder, with words and images to reflect on. Payne gives us poetry that moves us, challenges our perceptions and inspires us to look deeper into our place in the world and what our legacy can or should be. Evidence of Flossing is well worth the read – and one you…

  • GUEST BLOG POST: The Bravery of Storytelling

    Today, I’m a guest blogger on Writers Pay It Forward, sharing my thoughts on… THE BRAVERY OF STORYTELLING Several years ago, I was meeting with a client I hadn’t seen in a few years. We started with the usual Hi. How are You? I’m Fine. How are You? small talk protocol, but then she saw…

  • GUEST BLOG POST: Everything is Connected

    Today, I’m a guest blogger on Create Write Now, sharing my thoughts on… EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED In a dream once, I saw the fabric of the Universe. It was clearly laid out in fine strands of translucent white dots, as if one were standing inside a room full of beaded curtains. In the first few…

  • BOOK REVIEW: Nicole Pyles Reviews Evidence of Flossing

    “I was so impressed with this book. It conveyed a beauty and yet sadness at the same time. I could sense the spiritual struggle within the poetry and a reflection of the world around (and the masks society often puts forward). This book is definitely a conversation piece and I can’t wait to share it…

  • GUEST BLOG POST: Blogging as a Creative Tool

    Today, I’m a guest blogger on Words, Crazy Words, sharing my thoughts on… BLOGGING AS A CREATIVE TOOL One of the most inspiring art exhibits I’ve seen in recent years was called “Suddenly This Overview.” On display at the Guggenheim in New York, it featured 250 small sculptures by artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss.…

  • Dental flossers? Seriously?

    Book Signing for Evidence of Flossing with Author/Naturalist Jen Payne Rock Garden in Branford, December 16, 12-3pm Dental flossers? Seriously? Come find out the real meaning behind the book Evidence of Flossing: What We Leave Behind at a Book Signing with local writer and naturalist Jen Payne, hosted by Rock Garden in Branford on Saturday,…

  • GUEST BLOG POST: The Importance of Retreat

    Today, I’m a guest blogger on Lauren Scharhag’s blog, sharing my thoughts on… THE IMPORTANCE OF RETREAT BUG OUT! That’s what they called it on the TV show M*A*S*H. The enemy is getting closer, someone yells “Bug Out!” and everyone, everywhere packs up everything and bolts! I use the same word, often, when it’s time…

  • Words, Crazy Words Reviews Evidence of Flossing

    “Payne’s other work as an essayist is evident in many of the narrative poems. Strong sense of place and point of view carry the individual poems as a cohesive whole. This collection is one I will turn to again and again. I anticipate greater appreciation for this thoughtful collection each time.” – Tara Huck, Words,…

  • WOW! Women on Writing Interviews Jen Payne

    from THE MUFFIN WOW! Women on Writing by Crystal J. Casavant-Otto (Click here for the WOW! Book Tour Launch and Give-away)   WOW: First of all, congratulations on your book Evidence of Flossing! What was the first book you fell in love with? And why? Jen: There are two books I remember loving as a…

  • Evidence of Flossing: The Trailer

    Are you searching for deeper meaning in your life? EVIDENCE OF FLOSSING: WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND by Connecticut writer/artist Jen Payne cuts a path though our human folly – politics, religion, development, technology, consumerism – to a more divine connection with our natural world. Not just a simple poetry chapbook, its pages are illustrated by…

  • Here, There and Everywhere!

    Look for Evidence of Flossing at these Upcoming Events! NOVEMBER 18 Book Signing: Rock Garden Saturday, November 18, 11am-2pm Book Signing, Refreshments & More at the ROCK GARDEN 17 South Main Street, Branford, CT (Read More) DECEMBER 2 Book Signing: Seaside Home & Gifts Saturday, December 2, 2-5pm Book Signing, Refreshments & More at SEASIDE…