We've got another Many Voices Open Mic coming up at Everybody Reads on February 22nd with three fantastic featured readers!

KATHLEEN MCGOOKEY
www.press53.com/kathleen-mcg...
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COLLEEN ALLES
www.colleenalles.com
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SARAH CARSON
www.stuffsarahwrote.com

@colleenalles.bsky.social

Second post up on Substack. Give it a read and follow me!

open.substack.com/pub/dawnburn...

Lansing, Michigan, 7:50-8:02 a.m., 3 degrees 🥶

I woke wanting to see the sunrise.

Whenever I've worried the world would end, it hasn't. The world won't end today.

Every morning, the sun rises.

Joy is an act of resistance.

A sunrise is an act of resistance.

What's YOURS?

Celebrating winter solstice with art I just received from Julian M. Norwood!

I’m so grateful for Julian’s art, friendship, and presence in the world, making the world a better place to live day by day!

www.brushandtea.com

“The first time Sammy and I met Hell’s self-appointed mayor Odum Plenty, whose real name is John Colone, we were waiting for Screams to open so I could buy her ice cream at the Creamatory.”

— “Go to Hell: A Love Story”

At the end of a semester, writing for myself feels exactly right!

Had a great time talking with @bonniejo.bsky.social at A Novel Concept last Friday about writing, community, and other things that matter!