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Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner
I am an adventure seeking explorer of the mysteries of the universe, children's book author (represented by Stephen Fraser of the Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency), and lover of anything involving armor, archery, or swashbuckling.
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APRÈS HALLOWEEN
Anticipation builds when a decorate-able holiday approaches. Eggs are hung from trees, reindeer are bolted to roofs, carved jack-o-lanterns are set at the door. The decor reminds our salivary glands of the marshmallow Peeps, chocolate-filled gold coins, and spiced pumpkin pie to … Continue reading
Posted in ADVENTURES, HOLIDAYS, HUMOR, POEMS
Tagged adventure, blog, Christmas, Donna Lambo Gwinnell Weidner, Easter, Halloween, Hannukkah, holiday parody, poetry, writer
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THE HOUSE OF HANGING WORDS
Can you think of a better place than an entire house filled with books and art for a group of writers and artists to meet once a month to dive into craft? I can’t. Besides lending itself to good company, tasty nibbles, and an occasional … Continue reading
Posted in ADVENTURES, POEMS, VIGNETTE, WRITING CHALLENGES
Tagged adventure, Donna Weidner, poetry, The Write Now Salon, writing prompt
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CELESTIAL MUSINGS
Do stars look to the heavens and marvel at their surroundings? Might they gossip over a neighbor’s blueshift or trails of cosmic dust as they redshift on their path to eternity?
Posted in ADVENTURES, POEMS, VIEW FROM MY SOAP BOX
Tagged adventure, Donna Weidner, environmental issues, moon and stars, outer space, poetry, universe
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WHEN RAVEN CALLS
Raven clings to the towering worn-out pine like a shining star still snagged on last December’s holiday tree. But does he truly cling? Perhaps it’s simpler – more effortless. Perhaps he’s merely perched, perusing his neighbors welcoming their day.
Posted in ADVENTURES, HUMOR, POEMS, TEACHINGS FROM THE FAR NORTH, VIEW FROM MY SOAP BOX
Tagged adventure, air totems, Donna Weidner, off-handed humor, poetry, portents, raven
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ON BEING YACCARINO’D
‘Twas the first day of class, suspense flooded the room, Yet, my stomach gurgled a wee sense of doom. For I’ve been to enough workshops to know what to expect: A roller coaster of emotions, which inevitably reflect Anxiety, frustration, … Continue reading
Posted in ADVENTURES, HUMOR, POEMS, ROAD TRIP, TRAVEL/PHOTO Themes, WRITING CHALLENGES
Tagged 'twas poem, beach, children's book writing, Dan Yaccarino, Donna Lambo Gwinnell Weidner, DPchallenge, page, poetry, roller, Shinnecock Museum, Southampton Writer's Conference 2014, strike, sunset
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HECK HATH NO FURY LIKE MS. MUFFET SCORNED
I invite you to read my submission for Susanna Leonard Hill’s March Madness Writing Contest The Challenge: Write a children’s story, in poetry or prose, maximum 400 words, that is a fractured fairy tale. Feel free to add a theme of spring, or mix … Continue reading
HALLOWE’EN HAUNT
T’is the eve before November first, The night vampires rise to quench their thirst. T’is the time men are shackled to walls and beds for fear the moonlight will burst their threads transforming them into
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Tagged adventure, ADVICE, All Hallows, author, blog, Donna Weidner, DPchallenge, ghosts, gouls, Halloween, holiday, humor, November, poem, poetry, vampires, WRITING CHALLENGE
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P-I-P * or A Poet’s Process
*POETRY-IN-PROGRESS Cursor stabs on blank white screen While “What will I write today?” loudly screams (of course-screams are LOUD, unless, they’re silent) … Continue reading
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Tagged a writer's process, adventure, blog, Donna Weidner, DPchallenge, NaPoWriMo, poem, poetry, WIP, writer
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