I’m honored to have a poem about my mother’s cremation, “Ashes to Ashes,” included in Rust + Moth. Many thanks to everyone at Rust + Moth for creating this beautiful issue!
Author: sheilawellehan
“Who’s Your Girl?” in The Ekphrastic Review
One of my mother’s many arts was the art of dressing. She loved clothes, creating ensembles, and Project Runway. Gustav Klimt was one of her favorite artists. I’m happy to have my poem “Who’s Your Girl?” included in The Ekphrastic Review. Many thanks to editor Lorette C. Luzajic!
“Porcupine” in Thimble Literary Magazine
I’m delighted to have my poem “Porcupine” included in Thimble Literary Magazine. Many thanks to Nadia Arioli and and the whole Thimble crew!
Spring journal publications
I received two beautiful contributor copies in the mail this week. I’m delighted to have my poem “Busted,” about cats, friendship, and gardening, included in the Aurorean. “Edie’s Tank Top,” which also explores friendship, is featured in Forklift, Ohio. Forklift, Ohio deserves a special shout-out for its handcrafted magic — real cloth name tags, buttons, and pencils! Both journals are filled with wonderful poetry.
“New Year’s Poem” in Ghost City Review
I’m happy to have my poem “New Year’s Poem” included in the new Ghost City Review. Many thanks to Justin Karcher and all the folks at Ghost City Press!
“At the Movies” in The Ekphrastic Review
I’m happy to have my poem “At the Movies” included in The Ekphrastic Review. Many thanks to editor Lorette C. Luzajic!
“Outside the Crypt” in Whale Road Review
I’m honored to have my poem “Outside the Crypt” included in Whale Road Review.
“Up and Down” and “Relics” in Menacing Hedge
I’m honored to have my poems “Up and Down” and “Relics” included in the fall Menacing Hedge. These poems open two sections of my manuscript Widow’s Weeds, which explores love, death, and gardening.
“Kintsugi” in The Ekphrastic Review
I’m honored to have my poem “Kintsugi” included in The Ekphrastic Review. Kintsugi is the Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery with lacquer mixed with precious metals. Many thanks to editor Lorette C. Luzajic!
Back to school
It’s been a quiet summer for me in publications, but I’ve been writing new poems, polishing a manuscript, and cranking out submissions. I’m looking forward to eight poems appearing in wonderful homes this fall and winter: The Ekphrastic Review; Menacing Hedge; the Aurorean; Forklift, Ohio; Whale Road Review, and Chiron Review (listed in order of scheduled publication). It’s my first appearance in Forklift, Ohio, and I’m very excited to be included. The five other journals have published my work in the past. I’m very grateful for their continued support — they feel like my poetry homes.
I’m also happy to be participating in two reading series: Saturday September 22 at 7 p.m., the Lowry’s Lodge series at the Continuum for Creativity in Westbrook, Maine, and Monday October 1 at 9 p.m., Word Portland at LFK in Portland, Maine.
The end of summer is always a little sad, but fall is my favorite season. Wishing you a wonderful autumn!
