Erynn Crittenden
@ladyerynn.com
Poet, Author, Podcaster, and Coffee Enthusiast! She/Her.
Find more of my work at LadyErynn.com
Listen to the podcast at Present-Poetry.com
Find more of my work at LadyErynn.com
Listen to the podcast at Present-Poetry.com
For today's #WordyWednesday, I offer you a #poem about an invitation you can't resist.
Enjoy!
#writingcommunity #poetef="/hashtag/poetrycommunity" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#poetrycommunity #horror #author #poet #vampire #unsettling
Enjoy!
#writingcommunity #poetef="/hashtag/poetrycommunity" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#poetrycommunity #horror #author #poet #vampire #unsettling
The Invitation
You must accept the invitation. You have no other choice....
ladyerynn.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:59 PM
For today's #WordyWednesday, I offer you a #poem about an invitation you can't resist.
Enjoy!
#writingcommunity #poetef="/hashtag/poetrycommunity" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#poetrycommunity #horror #author #poet #vampire #unsettling
Enjoy!
#writingcommunity #poetef="/hashtag/poetrycommunity" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#poetrycommunity #horror #author #poet #vampire #unsettling
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Happy Monday!
This week, brace yourself for the emotional poetry of Angela Fields!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#podcast #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #newepisode #mondaymotivation
This week, brace yourself for the emotional poetry of Angela Fields!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#podcast #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #newepisode #mondaymotivation
February 2, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Happy Monday!
This week, brace yourself for the emotional poetry of Angela Fields!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#podcast #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #newepisode #mondaymotivation
This week, brace yourself for the emotional poetry of Angela Fields!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#podcast #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #newepisode #mondaymotivation
Do you have a favorite book trope to read or write? If not, consider one of these!
#mondaymotivation #article #booktropes #blog #author #writingcommunity
#mondaymotivation #article #booktropes #blog #author #writingcommunity
Uncommon Book Tropes You Should Look Into!
A list of book tropes to use in your next writing venture!
ladyerynn.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Do you have a favorite book trope to read or write? If not, consider one of these!
#mondaymotivation #article #booktropes #blog #author #writingcommunity
#mondaymotivation #article #booktropes #blog #author #writingcommunity
Happy Wednesday! Here's a #poem about getting snowed in. Enjoy!
#wordywednesday #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #novem #snowdays #snowedin
#wordywednesday #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #novem #snowdays #snowedin
Snowed In
A novem about sheltering during the winter storms.
ladyerynn.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Happy Wednesday! Here's a #poem about getting snowed in. Enjoy!
#wordywednesday #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #novem #snowdays #snowedin
#wordywednesday #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #novem #snowdays #snowedin
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"the entity I cannot extinguish with insect spray/ the cancerous worm inside my stricken mother."
This week, enjoy the heartfelt poetry of LindaAnn LoSchiavo!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#WordyWednesday #podcast #newepisode #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers
youtu.be/fe1s8P_TRCU
This week, enjoy the heartfelt poetry of LindaAnn LoSchiavo!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#WordyWednesday #podcast #newepisode #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers
youtu.be/fe1s8P_TRCU
Cancer Courts My Mother by LindaAnn LoSchiavo
YouTube video by The Present Poetry Podcast
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 3:19 PM
"the entity I cannot extinguish with insect spray/ the cancerous worm inside my stricken mother."
This week, enjoy the heartfelt poetry of LindaAnn LoSchiavo!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#WordyWednesday #podcast #newepisode #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers
youtu.be/fe1s8P_TRCU
This week, enjoy the heartfelt poetry of LindaAnn LoSchiavo!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#WordyWednesday #podcast #newepisode #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers
youtu.be/fe1s8P_TRCU
Reposted by Erynn Crittenden
Happy Monday! This week, we have a returning favorite with the poems of LindaAnn LoSchiavo!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#podcast #newepisode #poetrycommunity #mondaymotivation
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#podcast #newepisode #poetrycommunity #mondaymotivation
January 26, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Happy Monday! This week, we have a returning favorite with the poems of LindaAnn LoSchiavo!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#podcast #newepisode #poetrycommunity #mondaymotivation
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#podcast #newepisode #poetrycommunity #mondaymotivation
If you're snowed in (like I am), then there's a good chance you've got the boredom blues.
Here are some ways to combat it!
#mondaymotivation #article #snowday #winterstorm #activities #author #blogger
Here are some ways to combat it!
#mondaymotivation #article #snowday #winterstorm #activities #author #blogger
Winter Boredom Busters
Ideas to break through the boredom blues!
ladyerynn.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:05 PM
If you're snowed in (like I am), then there's a good chance you've got the boredom blues.
Here are some ways to combat it!
#mondaymotivation #article #snowday #winterstorm #activities #author #blogger
Here are some ways to combat it!
#mondaymotivation #article #snowday #winterstorm #activities #author #blogger
Happy Wednesday!
Here's a freeform poem about the dangers of capitalism and greed.
Enjoy!
#wordywednesday #freeform #poetef="/hashtag/poetrycommunity" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #author #poet #blogger #capitalism
Here's a freeform poem about the dangers of capitalism and greed.
Enjoy!
#wordywednesday #freeform #poetef="/hashtag/poetrycommunity" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #author #poet #blogger #capitalism
Supply and Demand
A freeform poem about the dangers of capitalism.
ladyerynn.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Happy Wednesday!
Here's a freeform poem about the dangers of capitalism and greed.
Enjoy!
#wordywednesday #freeform #poetef="/hashtag/poetrycommunity" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #author #poet #blogger #capitalism
Here's a freeform poem about the dangers of capitalism and greed.
Enjoy!
#wordywednesday #freeform #poetef="/hashtag/poetrycommunity" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #author #poet #blogger #capitalism
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"Our version of love was never any good. / And I always knew how it would end."
This week, enjoy the provoking poetry of Mimi Bordeaux!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#WordyWednesday #podcast #newepisode #PoetryCommunity
youtu.be/4O71Wi_r6zU?...
This week, enjoy the provoking poetry of Mimi Bordeaux!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#WordyWednesday #podcast #newepisode #PoetryCommunity
youtu.be/4O71Wi_r6zU?...
Tripping Zone by Mimi Bordeaux
YouTube video by The Present Poetry Podcast
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 2:59 PM
"Our version of love was never any good. / And I always knew how it would end."
This week, enjoy the provoking poetry of Mimi Bordeaux!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#WordyWednesday #podcast #newepisode #PoetryCommunity
youtu.be/4O71Wi_r6zU?...
This week, enjoy the provoking poetry of Mimi Bordeaux!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#WordyWednesday #podcast #newepisode #PoetryCommunity
youtu.be/4O71Wi_r6zU?...
For today's article, we're celebrating the 217th birthday of the legendary Edgar Allan Poe!
Enjoy!
#Mondaymotivation #article #EdgarAllanPoe #blog #birthdaycelebration
Enjoy!
#Mondaymotivation #article #EdgarAllanPoe #blog #birthdaycelebration
A Celebration of Edgar Allan Poe
Today is Edgar Allan Poe's 217th borthday!
ladyerynn.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:42 PM
For today's article, we're celebrating the 217th birthday of the legendary Edgar Allan Poe!
Enjoy!
#Mondaymotivation #article #EdgarAllanPoe #blog #birthdaycelebration
Enjoy!
#Mondaymotivation #article #EdgarAllanPoe #blog #birthdaycelebration
Happy #WordyWednesday! Here's a silly poem about medication- which, as a chronic illness girlie, I have plenty of! Enjoy!
#writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #freeformpoem #medicine #healthcare
#writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #freeformpoem #medicine #healthcare
The Apothecary
A silly poem about medication.
ladyerynn.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Happy #WordyWednesday! Here's a silly poem about medication- which, as a chronic illness girlie, I have plenty of! Enjoy!
#writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #freeformpoem #medicine #healthcare
#writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #freeformpoem #medicine #healthcare
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Happy Wednesday!
This week, buckle in for a fantastic interview and poetry reading with Kentucky Poet Laureate (and man of the world) Lee Pennington!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#WordyWednesday #podcast #newepisode #interview #LiveEpisode
youtu.be/Zur7T8Agb24
This week, buckle in for a fantastic interview and poetry reading with Kentucky Poet Laureate (and man of the world) Lee Pennington!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#WordyWednesday #podcast #newepisode #interview #LiveEpisode
youtu.be/Zur7T8Agb24
Live Poetry Reading with Lee Pennington
YouTube video by The Present Poetry Podcast
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Happy Wednesday!
This week, buckle in for a fantastic interview and poetry reading with Kentucky Poet Laureate (and man of the world) Lee Pennington!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#WordyWednesday #podcast #newepisode #interview #LiveEpisode
youtu.be/Zur7T8Agb24
This week, buckle in for a fantastic interview and poetry reading with Kentucky Poet Laureate (and man of the world) Lee Pennington!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#WordyWednesday #podcast #newepisode #interview #LiveEpisode
youtu.be/Zur7T8Agb24
Reposted by Erynn Crittenden
Happy Monday!
This week, we're posting the FIRST live episode of the year- and it's with the legendary poet Lee Pennington!
You do NOT want to miss this episode, so tune in Wednesday!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#poetrycommunity #podcast #LiveEpisode #newepisode #MondayMotivation
This week, we're posting the FIRST live episode of the year- and it's with the legendary poet Lee Pennington!
You do NOT want to miss this episode, so tune in Wednesday!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#poetrycommunity #podcast #LiveEpisode #newepisode #MondayMotivation
January 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Happy Monday!
This week, we're posting the FIRST live episode of the year- and it's with the legendary poet Lee Pennington!
You do NOT want to miss this episode, so tune in Wednesday!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#poetrycommunity #podcast #LiveEpisode #newepisode #MondayMotivation
This week, we're posting the FIRST live episode of the year- and it's with the legendary poet Lee Pennington!
You do NOT want to miss this episode, so tune in Wednesday!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#poetrycommunity #podcast #LiveEpisode #newepisode #MondayMotivation
Happy Monday! Today, I'm pleased to announce my new #Podcast!
The first episode is up next week, so check it out!
#mondaymotivation #update #article #blog #news #LetsLearnAbout
The first episode is up next week, so check it out!
#mondaymotivation #update #article #blog #news #LetsLearnAbout
Introducing MY NEW PODCAST
A brief overview of my newest podcast!
ladyerynn.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Happy Monday! Today, I'm pleased to announce my new #Podcast!
The first episode is up next week, so check it out!
#mondaymotivation #update #article #blog #news #LetsLearnAbout
The first episode is up next week, so check it out!
#mondaymotivation #update #article #blog #news #LetsLearnAbout
Happy #WordyWednesday! Have a poem.
#poetef="/hashtag/poetrycommunity" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #author #blogger #poet #cinquain #NewYearNewMe
#poetef="/hashtag/poetrycommunity" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #author #blogger #poet #cinquain #NewYearNewMe
New Year, New Me
A mirror cinquain about the complexities of a New Year's resolution.
ladyerynn.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Happy #WordyWednesday! Have a poem.
#poetef="/hashtag/poetrycommunity" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #author #blogger #poet #cinquain #NewYearNewMe
#poetef="/hashtag/poetrycommunity" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #author #blogger #poet #cinquain #NewYearNewMe
I can't wait to be among my people!
Announcing new Panelists! Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author, poet, and podcaster Erynn Crittenden, and author, filmmaker, screenwriter, and comic creator John Morgan Risner, as Official Panelists! www.entertheimaginarium.com/2026/01/05/i...
#writing #booksky #filmsky
#writing #booksky #filmsky
January 7, 2026 at 5:33 PM
I can't wait to be among my people!
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"And the little Hobgoblin sleeps in Mum’s bed / always hogging the blankets and bumping her head."
This week, enjoy the imaginative children's poetry of Sara Kelly!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#WordyWednesday #poetrycommunity #podcast #newepisode
youtu.be/F-ziE1xd0OY
This week, enjoy the imaginative children's poetry of Sara Kelly!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#WordyWednesday #poetrycommunity #podcast #newepisode
youtu.be/F-ziE1xd0OY
Children's Poetry by Sara Kelly
YouTube video by The Present Poetry Podcast
youtu.be
January 7, 2026 at 5:31 PM
"And the little Hobgoblin sleeps in Mum’s bed / always hogging the blankets and bumping her head."
This week, enjoy the imaginative children's poetry of Sara Kelly!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#WordyWednesday #poetrycommunity #podcast #newepisode
youtu.be/F-ziE1xd0OY
This week, enjoy the imaginative children's poetry of Sara Kelly!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#WordyWednesday #poetrycommunity #podcast #newepisode
youtu.be/F-ziE1xd0OY
Reposted by Erynn Crittenden
Happy New Year!
We're starting 2026 off with the imaginative poetry of Sara Kelly!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#Podcast #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #newepisode #mondaymotivation
We're starting 2026 off with the imaginative poetry of Sara Kelly!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#Podcast #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #newepisode #mondaymotivation
January 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Happy New Year!
We're starting 2026 off with the imaginative poetry of Sara Kelly!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#Podcast #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #newepisode #mondaymotivation
We're starting 2026 off with the imaginative poetry of Sara Kelly!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#Podcast #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #newepisode #mondaymotivation
#Christmas is NEXT WEEK! Here's a list of gift ideas to make the holidays bright!
#wordyWednesday #author #blogger #giftideas #shopping #amazon #writingcommunity #article
#wordyWednesday #author #blogger #giftideas #shopping #amazon #writingcommunity #article
Gift Ideas for Writers and Other Creatives
A list of gift ideas for the creatives in your life!
ladyerynn.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
#Christmas is NEXT WEEK! Here's a list of gift ideas to make the holidays bright!
#wordyWednesday #author #blogger #giftideas #shopping #amazon #writingcommunity #article
#wordyWednesday #author #blogger #giftideas #shopping #amazon #writingcommunity #article
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We're ending 2025 right with a surprise LIVE episode featuring poet and wordsmith Tiriq Rashad!
Check it out, and have a wonderful holiday season!
#WordyWednesday #presentpoetrypodcast #podcast #newepisode #LiveEpisode
youtu.be/_uS_yQ2GhFY?...
Check it out, and have a wonderful holiday season!
#WordyWednesday #presentpoetrypodcast #podcast #newepisode #LiveEpisode
youtu.be/_uS_yQ2GhFY?...
Poetry Reading with Tiriq Rashad
YouTube video by The Present Poetry Podcast
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
We're ending 2025 right with a surprise LIVE episode featuring poet and wordsmith Tiriq Rashad!
Check it out, and have a wonderful holiday season!
#WordyWednesday #presentpoetrypodcast #podcast #newepisode #LiveEpisode
youtu.be/_uS_yQ2GhFY?...
Check it out, and have a wonderful holiday season!
#WordyWednesday #presentpoetrypodcast #podcast #newepisode #LiveEpisode
youtu.be/_uS_yQ2GhFY?...
Here are some thoughts about this holiday season. Enjoy!
#wordywednesday #poet #writingcommunity #happyholidays #poetrycommunity #author #blogger
#wordywednesday #poet #writingcommunity #happyholidays #poetrycommunity #author #blogger
Holiday Musings
A tanka chain about these end-of-the-year holidays
ladyerynn.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Here are some thoughts about this holiday season. Enjoy!
#wordywednesday #poet #writingcommunity #happyholidays #poetrycommunity #author #blogger
#wordywednesday #poet #writingcommunity #happyholidays #poetrycommunity #author #blogger
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"This cast-out daughter burns so bright, / morning stars hurled past her grave."
Enjoy the emotion-filled poetry of Hua Ai!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#podcast #WordyWednesday #newepisode #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers
youtu.be/MqkEUgLXrKY
Enjoy the emotion-filled poetry of Hua Ai!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#podcast #WordyWednesday #newepisode #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers
youtu.be/MqkEUgLXrKY
Exiles Across Time by Hua Ai
YouTube video by The Present Poetry Podcast
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
"This cast-out daughter burns so bright, / morning stars hurled past her grave."
Enjoy the emotion-filled poetry of Hua Ai!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#podcast #WordyWednesday #newepisode #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers
youtu.be/MqkEUgLXrKY
Enjoy the emotion-filled poetry of Hua Ai!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
#podcast #WordyWednesday #newepisode #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers
youtu.be/MqkEUgLXrKY
Happy Monday! Here's an article about one of my favorite subgenres- Dark Academia!
#mondaymotivation #article #writingcommunity #bookcommunity #DarkAcademia #blogger #author
#mondaymotivation #article #writingcommunity #bookcommunity #DarkAcademia #blogger #author
Dark Academia For Beginners
A breakdown of one of my favorite subgenres.
ladyerynn.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Happy Monday! Here's an article about one of my favorite subgenres- Dark Academia!
#mondaymotivation #article #writingcommunity #bookcommunity #DarkAcademia #blogger #author
#mondaymotivation #article #writingcommunity #bookcommunity #DarkAcademia #blogger #author
Reposted by Erynn Crittenden
Happy Monday! This week, experience the mystical poems of Hua Ai!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
This will also be our last normal episode of the year, so stay tuned!
#mondaymotivation #podcast #poetrycommunity #newepisode
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
This will also be our last normal episode of the year, so stay tuned!
#mondaymotivation #podcast #poetrycommunity #newepisode
December 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Happy Monday! This week, experience the mystical poems of Hua Ai!
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
This will also be our last normal episode of the year, so stay tuned!
#mondaymotivation #podcast #poetrycommunity #newepisode
Only on the #presentpoetrypodcast
This will also be our last normal episode of the year, so stay tuned!
#mondaymotivation #podcast #poetrycommunity #newepisode
A poem inspired by my Roll for Prompt article! If you're a fan of Anne McCaffery, You'll love this!
#writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #WordyWednesday #poem #author #blog
#writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #WordyWednesday #poem #author #blog
Lost at Sea
A rhyming poem about Menolly lost at sea.
ladyerynn.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A poem inspired by my Roll for Prompt article! If you're a fan of Anne McCaffery, You'll love this!
#writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #WordyWednesday #poem #author #blog
#writingcommunity #poetrycommunity #WordyWednesday #poem #author #blog