Hello!

Ah Spring, the trees that bloom rise as giant bouquets.

Give yourself a moment right now to enjoy Spring or Fall, both are beautiful seasons. It's Spring here and it is lovely.

Here is a picture of our ornament pear tree we have nicknamed The Prince of Trees, because it seems to require more nurturing than the others.

It is a inspiring time. We understand why National Poetry Month is April.

And you must agree because you are here. Thank you!

Kristin and I are so glad you chose to celebrate the release of Paper Birds and poetry for a whole month with us.

We want to make sure you have found your way to the party page:

Celebrate Poetry in April Party Page

https://contentxdesign.com/paper-birds/

Here is the calendar of events for April:

Calendar of Events

https://contentxdesign.com/events/month/2025-04

In regards to events you won’t want to miss, we are hosting two poetry workshops. The first one “Writing for the Senses: A Poetry Workshop with Carina Bissett” is April. The second workshop is “Wellsprings: A Poetry Workshop with L.E. Daniels”. We are confident that you will enjoy both workshops immensely.

Here are their bios the there specific Event Links:

Carina Bissett’s Bio:

Carina Bissett is a writer and poet working primarily in the fields of dark fiction and fabulism. She has written numerous short stories, many of which are featured in her debut collection Dead Girl, Driving and Other Devastations (2024), and she is also a co-editor of the award-winning anthology Shadow Atlas: Dark Landscapes of the Americas (2021). Her poetry has been nominated for the Rhysling Award, the Pushcart Prize, and Sundress Publications Best of the Net. Her nonfiction has been nominated for a Bram Stoker Award®. Links to her work can be found at http://carinabissett.com.

Carina Bissett’s Event Link:

Carina's Event

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L.E. Daniels Bio:

A Bram Stoker Award®, Aurealis, and Australasian Shadows Awards finalist, L. E. Daniels, BA MFA, is an American poet, author, and editor living in Australia. Her novel, Serpent’s Wake: A Tale for the Bitten (IP) is a Notable Work with the HWA’s Mental Health Initiative where she now serves as co-chair with Mark Matthews. Her recent short fiction includes “Silk” (Hush, Don’t Wake the Monster, Twisted Wing), “Darkness Repeats” (Monsters in the Mills, IP) and “Hangman’s Coming” (Where the Silent Ones Watch, Hippocampus). Her poetry appears in Of Horror and Hope (HWA), Cozy Cosmic (Underland), Under Her Eye and Mother Knows Best (Black Spot Books), Dastardly Damsels (Crystal Lake), and This Way Lies Madness (Flame Tree). Lauren has edited over 140 titles and directs Brisbane Writers Workshop.

L.E. Daniels Event Link:

L.E. Daniels Event

You can also find their event links in the calendar.

We will wiggle a few more things into the schedule. For instance we will be having spontaneous give-a-ways throughout the month. And we will be drawing attention to NaPoWriMo hosted by the fabulous Maureen Thorson to give you more consistent prompts beyond the ones we offer.

There will be plenty of fun and games. And we are so excited to share Paper Birds with all of you.

We look forward to getting to know you better and hearing your voice through your poetry. 

In love, light, poetry,

Kristin G. Hatch & Delaina J. Miller