The Creative If
J. MartainHome for my poetry and speculative Southern fiction, writerly musings, workshops, and "The Creative If" podcast. Join a growing community of curious readers, thinkers, and fellow creatives as we explore Creativity with a capital C!
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 104 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | a year ago |
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I wrote this poem several weeks ago, and debated whether or not to share it with you. But then I realized that my discomfort was sort of the point. Poetry should feel raw and personal, sometimes even a little awkward.
Humans are. ;)
— Je...
Why I'm not releasing my novel today...
Last week, as I was writing a final exchange of dialogue in a closing chapter in Like Moonlight on Water, my emotions were all over the place. I wept my way through an entire box of tissues and started blotting my nose with a scrap of paper...
Daughters of Men: Table of Contents
***** Thanks for your patience. This novel was in Amazon KU for a few months, and I’m RE-uploading all 36 chapters. ****
I made it easier. (Shocking, I know.)
We’ve had almost two hundred new friends joining us in the past few weeks, and if you are one… Welcome! I’m honored to be invited to your inbox and excited to have your company on this creative journey!
I’m switching things up a bit and re...
How Many Sticks Do You Need?
This third podcast episode is so much later than I’d hoped, but is exactly why I ask this question of myself—and why you might want to ask, too. ✨
How many sticks do I need?
I have a novel releasing May 4th, that still needs a few chapter...
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Author, podcaster, and idea-generator who believes creative empathy is key to solving any problem! My stories explore themes of family and soul connections through characters who may or may not be human (and prefer not to be labeled).
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