Paula Coomer
paulacoomer.bsky.social
Paula Coomer
@paulacoomer.bsky.social
Dreamer, writer, editor, writing coach, artist. Long-time university writing instructor and facilitator of Clearwater Writers retreat programs. Fun fact: one of her books was nominated for the Pulitzer. For more info, go to http://www.paulamariecoomer.com.
Need a place to focus on your writing project? We can help! November 16-20 Clearwater Writers 2025 Fall Women's Retreat. Taking applications now!

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May 9, 2025 at 7:57 PM
We have a lot to learn from a prairie. I've started a Subtack to keep track of it all.
April 3, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Coming April 24, 2025

In Umbra River, CA, the closets are full of skeletons.

"A cozy novel of friendship and healing set in an inviting third space."
--KIRKUS REVIEWS

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January 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
January 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
If you've been thinking you need a break, our spring retreat is the perfect opportunity to disconnect and to focus on self care, writing, and to reawaken those winter-stiff joints and muscles. Don't just think about it, reach out and let's talk! www.paulamariecoomer.com/clearwater-w...
January 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The best way to take care of the world is to take care of ourselves. Taking time for your writing is a great way to that. Come join us! We will feed you, provide you with a room of your own, and surround you with peace, quiet, and acceptance.

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January 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The only antidote to just about anything is to cultivate pockets of peace for yourself and your work. Please join us! 5 spots available for our spring program, Mar. 5-9. Let the world fall off your shoulders. Reset. Restore. Emerge renewed.

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January 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Nothing better than setting aside time for yourself and the writing life!

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January 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Anyboody else develop an overnight passion for bookbinding this holiday season? I mean, if the world is coming to an end, you might as well create blank books for the next iteration of humanity to discover and ponder over, correct?
January 8, 2025 at 4:56 AM
I found these on a gallery website and can't stop thinking about them. I used them as a writing prompt at a recent retreat I was facilitating. I never had Barbies, only knock-offs, so I find them fascinating in a thousand ways that are hard to express. (From designer Jeffrey Campbell)
December 9, 2024 at 2:11 PM
November 24, 2024 at 5:39 PM
This was our yoga space at our fall retreat. What a lovely, restorative place! We'll be back next November--our 12th year! We are already on the books for Nov. 14-19 and trying (by participants' request) to add some extra days! www.paulamariecoomer.com/clearwater-w...
November 24, 2024 at 5:05 PM
I love having this new space where I feel anonymous. I've not posted notice of my arrival here on FB, my usual stomping grounds. And won't. Kind of feels like singing in the shower or dancing when no one is looking, you know? Photo is of my goofy Zentangle art, one way to get through ridiculousness.
November 16, 2024 at 3:25 PM