Category Archives: Poetry Stylings

I happy to announce that my poetry book, “When I Picture You…” by SD Porter is now available on Amazon. It’s a chronological poetry journey through grief. After the death of my husband, poetry was a way that I could process my feelings, snippet by snippet. Grief is a journey of emotional loss that can’tContinue reading ““When I Picture You…””

This Fall, I’m living the dream. I decided to retire a little early so that I could spend more time doing what I love…writing! I’m lucky, I know, because the dream of most of my writing friends is having enough time in the day to be able to spend more time doing what they loveContinue reading “Fall is for Writers”

Ready for a cozy Fall read? I’m so excited to share that my first Halloween novella is now available on Amazon; Audible, ebook and paperback! I would love to have your support and feedback! https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Skeletons+%40+Sunrise&crid=28TGN6SQLNWNL&sprefix=skeletons+sunrise%2Caps%2C215&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

It’s official as of today, September 1st, I’m retired from teaching. I’m so excited for this next chapter in my life as a full time writer! I’ve been easing into my new schedule, trying to find my own rhythm and designing my writing space (I love diy) for most of the summer. The tempo ofContinue reading “Pedal to the Metal”

Like old plumbing, so my writing goes. My ideas, like water water from a pipe, don’t always flow as quickly or clearly as I would like. When I stand in front of my vanity and turn on the faucet, I’m trusting that water is on its way. In the summer it doesn’t take as longContinue reading “Plumbing 101”

Finding inspiration and ideas for my next writing project is an ongoing treasure hunt. I’m always on the look out for my next great story line, something that has never been written before. Perhaps a plot twist or some new, hidden, pocket of every day life that hasn’t been over-explored, the trail trampled underfoot byContinue reading “Write what you know, right?”

I don’t write poetry, it writes me. When I’m wrestling with a burden squeezing my heart, maybe it’s a worry for my children or some internal demon trying to steal my kwan, I can’t let it go until I release it from the tip of my pen-or stroke of my keyboard. It wasn’t until justContinue reading “I don’t write Poetry”

Following your writing dream is a path of adventure. Some of the trail is beautiful and inspiring, while other parts are rocky and steep, forcing you to just gut it out until the scenery changes. Right now, I am being challenged to explore the social media landscape, which is definitely foreign ground. I love toContinue reading “Hiking 101”