By Allison Stein “We’re here,” Mom announced. I swallowed hard. This was the moment I had spent so long waiting for, worrying about, dreaming of. I already knew I’d never forget the night, one of the first times I would … Read More
By Allison Stein “Whose life am I living?” Too often, I have wrestled with these words. The year I published my first chapbook, the question became a reverberation in my mind—as constant as a heartbeat. An introverted dreamer, I struggled … Read More
By Allison Stein Enriched by melodies of birds chirping and rays of sunshine kissing my cheeks, I opened my eyes: The morning held unmatched potential, glistened with brilliant possibility. Any medium other than poetry would have been inadequate to capture … Read More
by Allison Stein “Poetry is thoughts that breathe, and words that burn.” Thomas Gray’s words echo my heart’s definition of free verse poetry. This form offers an exciting and profound journey for the writer and reader alike; it gives people … Read More
by Allison Stein “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” Anatole France’s words reverberated in my heart as I gingerly selected a copy of my new poetry collection, Spring … Read More
By Allison Stein After agreeing to give my first presentation about my poetry chapbook, Summer Sensations, at the Port Austin History Center in August 2013, I was both ecstatic and anxious. By mid-July, I was somewhat prepared. I had written a … Read More
By Allison Stein “You need to move outside your comfort zone to grow and learn.” The words my mom shared with me years ago have had a colossal effect on me; they’ve taught me that taking chances can create opportunities, … Read More
By Allison Stein I feel consolation from picking up a pencil and letting my ideas and dreams pour out as gracefully as a waterfall; later, when the ripples have smoothed out, I pursue the challenge of scrutinizing the text and … Read More
By Allison Stein My favorite part of writing is the ability to experience wonderful emotions, express those sensations through words, and share both my memories of the past and dreams of the future with readers. When I read over a … Read More
By Allison Stein Sometimes I am discouraged with my writing – with these unlikely aspirations I cling onto so tightly. Other times, I get frustrated; when I am uninspired and words feel motionless, I ask myself why on earth I am … Read More
