I am very happy to announce that I have opened my own writing studio in NE Portland: The Blackbird Studio for Writers.

The Blackbird Studio offers classes for all levels of writer, beginner to advanced, and here we specialize in depth studies for those interested in evolving their knowledge of both the fiction and creative non-fiction form.

This spring I am happy to announce a poetry workshop with Jennifer Foreman, who recently had her first poem published in The Sun and who has been published in several literary journals.  Jennifer is bold and honest, deep and courageous.  Her weekend workshop in April (details pending), promises to be a terrific experience.

I will also be interviewing and hosting other talented Portland writers in the fall of 2016.

Meanwhile, The Studio will offer my standard fare of writing workshops to include The AM Craft Studio, and The Bones of Storytelling, both of which are filling up.  The Blackbird Studio will also host the first Urban Summer Retreat, a spin on The Beach Retreat, with four days of in-depth study as well as the integration of yoga, mindfulness mediation and a spa visit.