Poetry

  • The poem reflects a stance on waiting to engage sexually before forming intimate relationships. The author expresses inner strength and independence, emphasizing the value of purity and self-worth against societal pressures. Bethany Camille James, an aspiring author, promotes her creative writing and digital marketing skills while encouraging mindfulness during stressful times.

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  • Bethany Camille James is an aspiring author with a strong focus on Creative Writing and English. She has experience in social media content creation, digital marketing, self-publishing, and ghostwriting. Featured during National Poetry Month, she promotes relaxation and rejuvenation through her poetry and professional blogging, sharing personal inspirations and accomplishments.

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  • Seven Story is a subscription service by Seven Story Publishing aimed at supporting authors and artists in marketing their work affordably. It offers various tiers, each providing multiple promotional opportunities, including reviews and readings. Unlike traditional marketing, Seven Story emphasizes accessibility and collaboration, ensuring authors receive continuous support without significant financial strain.

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  • S. Salazar is a full-time graduate student and public service worker, pursuing an MFA with focuses in Poetry and Grant Writing. Her poetry collection, Raíces, Relics, and Other Ghosts, explores her Puerto Rican heritage and themes of identity and generational trauma. Balancing writing with work, she aspires to a sustainable writing career.

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  • Michael J. Schiuma is a writer and mental health advocate whose memoir (In)Sane explores his struggles with Bipolar Disorder. He enjoys traveling, learning languages, and staying active. Schiuma aims to destigmatize mental illness through his writing and hopes to inspire others. He also writes poetry and maintains a mental health blog.

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  • The author is a healthcare consultant and life coach who balances caregiving with writing. Inspired by a supportive teacher, she crafts humorous self-help books incorporating mindset tools for caregivers. She describes her writing process, the joy of spontaneous character creation, and shares her desire for economic freedom and transformative content.

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  • The passage reflects on wisdom shared by a grandmother, emphasizing the importance of fear, passion, willpower, and humility. It highlights the value of self-exploration, the complexity of emotions, and the role of discipline and faith in personal growth. Ultimately, it showcases the narrator’s journey informed by her teachings and influences.

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