Plume has joined the zoom revolution– at least for now. You may have heard about the popularity of “zoom bombing” –the latest pastime for racist a-holes and perverts…. Plume recently hosted a book reading for our featured writer, Karin Zirk whose book Falling from the Moon was published earlier this year. There were 20+ attendees for this online event. Karin read a scene from her book and then talked a … Read more
(or not writing) I always have to remind myself that writers are socially awkward people, mostly introverts. It’s my mantra for every time I go to some gathering and no one introduces themselves to me, or rather then start a conversation some writer comes up to me to tell me all about the book they just wrote. And they don’t ask me a thing about my work. Because this is … Read more
Hello, friends. How are you? We hope that you are all hanging in there okay. It’s a strange, overwhelming time in the world right now, and it is our hope that you are safe and healthy. So many businesses are struggling and/or shut down right now, and one that has been on our minds (brace yourselves–it’s very on brand), is small, independent bookstores. Although they’ve seen a resurgence in the … Read more
I’ve known Karin since 1984. I was her Spanish tutor in college. Since that time (where did the time go??) she has taught me so much and inspired me, and even saved my life when we hit a deer in Nebraska. I wrote an essay about it and she wrote a short story about it. Karin took me to my first writing workshop (at the old San Diego Writing Center) … Read more
This past weekend Plume hosted a reading event and anthology launch party at our favorite local independent bookstore, Bookworks. Dubbed Love Yourself, this event was all about treating yourself to good readings by women writers, good snacks baked by our very own Jennifer Simpson, and a good copy of Plume’s very first anthology, Dear Writer (And we are hard at work putting together packages for those who supported the Kickstarter! … Read more
Ariel Gore is a force of nature. I first met her about ten years ago when she was teaching at UNM. I was a graduate student, working as a reading series coordinator for the English department, and I helped organize a reading for her. Wow, can she put on a show! A true storyteller, both on the page and in person, she is irreverent, witty, and full of anecdotes you’re … Read more
I have a problem with resolutions (a.k.a. intentions, a.k.a. goals). I don’t mean that I don’t believe in them or anything. It’s the opposite, actually. I am addicted to them. I’m known for coming up with a fairly hefty set of goals (See me texting my best friend the other day, “Got any resolutions?” and her responding, “Do you already have your list?”). No small number of my goals has … Read more
This past weekend, Plume made its second annual appearance at the Albuquerque Women’s March. There was a great turnout this year, and we were delighted to see so many women out supporting other women and championing women’s issues. The weather was better than in years past (less wind, no snow!), and, as usual, the signs were fire. We got to talk with so many local writers and activists–even more this … Read more
Nora Hickey is a triple threat writer. When I met her, she was getting her MFA in poetry at UNM, she has since published some gripping creative nonfiction (some of which you can read if you subscribe to Plume for February!), and right now she’s hard at work on a novel with a plucky protagonist named Maud. She read from this manuscript at a Plume event earlier this year, and … Read more
I’ve gotten to know Marie as part of a writers’ group, Dirt City Writers. We gather every now and again when one of us needs feedback on a piece be it poetry, fiction, or nonfiction, or we just need to hang out and get a beer… Marie is an insightful reader, and a lot of fun. (and I love her dog Angie) PLUME: When did you know you were … Read more
This year at Plume has been quite a whirlwind. I returned from maternity leave in January (and Jennifer had been doing such great job holding down the fort!), and we hit the ground running for year two. As both entrepreneurs and writers, we continue to grow and learn every day, and we are excited to continue on this journey with all of you. Here’s a little retrospective of all the … Read more
As the end of the year draws ever closer, we thought we’d give you one more list of places to submit your writing. Because, you know, you have nothing else going on the last few weeks of December (ha!). We hope you’ve found this series helpful. We’ll be back with more in the new year! Longridge Review “Our emphasis is on literature that explores the mysteries of childhood experience, the … Read more