Tag Archives: writing

Exciting Haiku News!

Hello everyone, To those finding my website for the first time, welcome! You may have seen my new social media presence recently. With my supportive husband and aspiring writer Jack Bussert, we will be sharing new and previously unpublished works together on Facebook and Instagram. While this website will only show my published works, butContinue reading “Exciting Haiku News!”

5th Morioka International Haiku Competition Winner

For US readers, I hope you all had a joyful and warming Thanksgiving this year. The weather has officially turned decidedly more wintery than autumnal, the squirrels and cardinals at the feeder looking more plump than the day before. I’m very pleased to share that I received special selection distinction in the 5th Morioka InternationalContinue reading “5th Morioka International Haiku Competition Winner”

Cold Moon Journal Acceptance & Staying Focused

I don’t often like to admit that I can get distracted, but sometimes it can’t be helped! There’s an unexplainable buzzing, a glint of light that stays in your eyes, a fussing baby perhaps. For those who are religious, I’m sure you can begrudgingly admit you get distracted a time or two. Thanks to ColdContinue reading “Cold Moon Journal Acceptance & Staying Focused”

Haikuniverse Acceptance & Fall Vibes

I hope everyone is enjoying what I’m sure feels like endless summer. With record high heat across the US, I know I’ve had my fill. Thankfully it’s nearing the end. I’ve been thinking of cool evening breezes, warm teas, and soothing stews. This particular haiku formed during a walk on a university campus. I rememberContinue reading “Haikuniverse Acceptance & Fall Vibes”

Hedgerow #141 Acceptance

I’m very pleased to announce that a haiku, inspired by my recent trip to the Tall Grass Prairie Preserve in Oklahoma, is accepted into hedgerow issue #141! still thinking  about the silence of the prairie…  morning commute If you’d like a copy of the print journal, you can purchase them here – https://hedgerowhaiku.com/the-print-issues/

First 2023 Journal Publication

I received my first journal acceptance of 2023! Poetry Pea will feature the following haiku on their podcast on February 20th and in their journal in July. rubbing my thumb against each bruise …windfall apples The great thing about haiku is you can read as much or as little into it as you’d like. ThisContinue reading “First 2023 Journal Publication”

A Booming Industry

Covid changed so much. It disrupted the world and our lives. When I started this blog in 2020, I tried my best to document all (free) haiku journals and blogs around the world that I and my fellow haikuists could submit to. Coming back into the haiku world, I anticipated a smaller community, still recoveringContinue reading “A Booming Industry”

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