smeetha -11 posts
I love poems of all shapes and sizes - from the thirty-nine line Sestina to three line tercets, and everything in between. Music is a source of inspiration and nature my eternal muse. I'm a pet-Mom to sweet lil cats. I edit poetry at yugenquestreview.in and facilitate poetry at #CeWoPoWriMoWE (Celebrate Poetry Writing Month with WE)
dlaustin3 -11 posts
Hello, I have little experience writing and I am eager to begin. I am 44 years old and in the midst of the glorious challenge of figuring out what I want to do when I grow up. I am drawn to writing in most genres. I write and speak on various non-fiction topics. My desire is to break into freelance work and fiction novels. I am anticipating the Poetry Marathon will challenge me, but I welcome it.
mlouvar -11 posts
mbsmitty75 -11 posts
aditishukla -11 posts
Hello guys! I am Addy. I have always loved writing, especially poetry. It's so beautiful to see how much is enclosed within a few lines of a poem. "A drop of ink may make a million think." - Lord Byron
lizgibbs -11 posts
gailinthefort -11 posts
Sarah Lee Strobel -11 posts
I have one eBook published and dozens more on the way. My first paper novel Fishing With Dynamite is due on shelves this year. I work as a 4-Star content writer on both Zerys Content Marketplace and Textbroker International. My range of genres continues on from erotica to comedy.
somewherebeyondthesea -11 posts
selflovemagic -11 posts
Helen M -11 posts
college student trying to remember her creative roots before diving into senior year ~ telling stories of her immigrant family and her asian-american experience in the US south
PrincessJellyBelly -11 posts
I want to get good at poetry when I'm sober... Sure I'll do that if I force myself to do something like this and read the works of others. I always welcome feedback and I can't wait to suffer with everybody else on this marathon. I'm not yet brave enough to do 24 hours... Maybe next year?
erinelise2184 -10 posts
rain -10 posts
haileynicolegeorge00 -10 posts
I am a full time student currently working on two novels and various works of short stories and poems. My two poetry chapbooks, Beyond Words and The Emotionless Enigma, are available on amazon.
wendym-jones -10 posts
anonymousme -10 posts
Mikki -10 posts
Rabbi, Attorney, singer, teacher, jack or all trades- master of none. One of first women to become a Rabbi, served in the Israeli army during the War of Attrition
kenny sztejner -10 posts
My name is kenny sztejner, I am 16, from Ontario Canada and I am quite new to writing, i've been writing mainly since the past summer, this past October i won "Young Poets Of Canada" so my poem is being published in their anthology, which is where i started to get enough confidence to share my poems with others, I am doing this marathon in hope to meet other poets and to share ideas, and get my thoughts more out in the open.
sistermamasonya -10 posts
siobhan -10 posts
nyasiae -10 posts
Peace, my name is Nyasia and I'm a recent creative writing college graduate. I have a passion for poetry and cooking. Harlem is where home is, but Maryland has my heart.
Rob -10 posts
Okay i admit i am a weird one. You will find that out as you read the poems. Horror is my mainstream but I am full of other things. I'm in my 50's, been married for almost 24 years. (My only marriage) Have three kids in adulthood. i guess the biggest thing is-I am near deaf. I have about 30% of my hearing left. I had a DeeJaying career for 15 years and had to retire. Over my years, I have been in radio, bars, and weddings. I have acted and directed in community theater, plus, i am a cast member in the zombie horror film, 'Bled White" I have dabbed in writing for sometime now and trying new things all the time. I am new here and you might be able to tell. Welcome all and any comments..just don't be rude.
ladylannae -10 posts
susiewp -10 posts
Potterhead Paediatrician Poetess Loves kids. Reading novels and love for solitude are what makes me - me. Poetry is more of a friend to me. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Wit beyond measure, is man's greatest treasure. ❤️
blur -9 posts
mmfemme -9 posts
Abrielle -9 posts
I'm a full-time Creative Writing and English major. I am freelance at the moment, and trying to put as much exposure and experience under my belt, or pen 🙂 I self-published my first children's book in 2012, I hope to finish publishing my entire series in the future. Poetry has always been my forte and niche. I'm thrilled to be a part of this experience. As for me, I plan to write my heart out for the rest of my days, even if it kills me.
reink -9 posts
simranbhati -9 posts
I am Civil Service Aspirant and want to serve the nation through bureaucratic systems. I love to write poems, essays, articles, quotes, one liners and slogans. I have my Instagram account @marvellous_lekhika where I write poems, so everyone can read it. My world is my parents and my brother.
garwig4 -9 posts
2017 is my first poetry marathon. Excited to produce work and face the challenge. Taking a basic, no-ideas-but-in-things approach. I live and work in Youngstown, Ohio.
anjanajames -9 posts
I am Anjana .Scribbling at right and wrong times ,at mood swings and enlightenments .Excited to participate for the full marathon.
wordslinger -9 posts
joolee777 -9 posts
I am traveling the western United States in my trailer. I am a graphic designer who dabbles in writing and poetry. I love hiking, hula hooping, visiting National Parks, and sustainable agriculture. Between an unexpected mouse party in my trailer, and no electricity—I didn't end up finishing the half-marathon. However, I'm grateful for the opportunity to write some poems with everyone!
pzychorockgirl -9 posts
adelestyle -9 posts
k-hanjaan -9 posts
Jemima Meyer -9 posts
Blaze17 -9 posts
I'm a Washington, DC native who loves to write! I'm a long suffering Washington Redskins fan! I'm a cheerleader for the underdogs, black sheep and come back kids.
maureenmac -8 posts
I am an Art/Art Hist Professor at a College in Michigan. I had a minor in Poetry as an undergrad, in the early 1990's. I'm probably our of practice, but I'm thinking this half-marathon is a good challenge for me.
BelfastBeatnik -8 posts
trulysasa11 -8 posts
alextheauthor -8 posts
greyray -8 posts
Arche (ärk) -8 posts
A poet, a procrastinator, a ponderer. A wordsmith, a warrior, a wanderer. I'm a 36 year old father and aspiring writer using my words to wander into Wonderland. I'm ready for a life less ordinary.
bectora -8 posts
I am a mother, wife, teacher and wordsmith based in North Nottingham, England. I have had several plays published under a pseudonym, and am a frustrated actor, with words and text as my tool. I love literature. Any sort of literature. And I love music. When I can combine the two, I am in a happy place. I spend a good portion of my day with the teenagers I work with, and take inspiration and joy from them. Their world and mine cross over in so many ways, and yet are so distant in others. They keep me young, and yet make me very aware of my age at all times. I am looking forward to the poetry marathon, but as someone with a full time job and a 5 year old son, I am not sure how much of it I will manage. It's a great challenge and I'm keen to give it a shot and see how I do. Looking forward to meeting you all
lindal -8 posts
mystique3 -8 posts
vartika -8 posts
16! Nerdy! Cool! Lobe to do sports! Published Author! Love to write! Poetry lover no matter genre! Love to explore and above all miss CREATIVE!
cdotbpoetry -7 posts
Heather Soulen -7 posts
Scientists, science writer/communicator and creative
dramirez -7 posts
deruspeaks -7 posts
Born to write. Gifted to speak. Formally afraid to share my gift and love for writing. Ready to share what God has given me and open my world and others to the gift of words and the beauty of lyrical expression. My name is Talaya. Poets call me Deru. I am DeruSpeaks.
dirtwaffles -7 posts
Originally a northern California girl (San Francisco bay area), I am currently living in a small town in Oklahoma with my husband, two teen daughters, and many pets. People here like football, church, trucks, country music, and hunting. I don't like any of these things. Cultural pursuits such as The Poetry Marathon and NaNoWriMo, along with reading too much, help me stay cheerful.
h.e.newell -7 posts
antara -7 posts
Margi -7 posts
thinkoflove -7 posts
shanvidwinsalways -7 posts
A widely published Indian poet, writer, editor, blogger, motivational speaker, English teacher, a “book” in the Human Library, and mandala art instructor, I am the author of two poetry books 'The Flautist of Brindaranyam' (in collaboration with my photographer husband, Shankar Ramakrishnan), and The Rise of Yogamaya (an effort to sensitise my readers about mental health and the need to break free from an outdated society). A recipient of several literary awards and recognitions, I have been featured in a unique coffee table book, ‘50 Inspiring Women boys and girls should read about, Chennai Edition’. I find meaning to life through yoga and meditative mandalas.
simeonscull -7 posts
I'm a young man of twenty four years. I love art and poetry and stories of all kinds. I am inspired by mythology and by old tales I think of myself akin to an old irish bard although I'm american. I love to gaze in wonder of things. Everyday is an opportunity to learn something you didn't know. I hope I use the opportunities. Never be the same person twice is one of my motto's. Another is that the only truth to be found must be found for yourself. Live for the moment for it may not come again.
epicraes -7 posts
Greetings all, I am an enthusiastic yet socially aware writer who has just been blessed with the new title as mom as well. So you can imagine I haven't got to do as much writing lately. I have been writing poetry, plays, short stories, etc since I was 9 and am very excited to be in this years marathon!! Yay! Let's do this 🙂
mroselanis -7 posts
nikhilbhardwaj -7 posts
Hello im gonna write about everything from every angle.
Joyce Uglow -7 posts
Joyce Uglow, poet and picture book author, digs in on topics from bees, trees, and families to ancient cave art and fossils trapped in asphalt seeps. She is currently the Co-Chair of SCBWI Wisconsin’s Publications Promotions team and additionally sits on the Board of the Wisconsin Center for the Book.
pearlgirl943 -7 posts
acechief -7 posts
Jo -6 posts
I'm book a nerd and nature lover, an ex-firefighter and a current liver-of-lifer who has learned a lot about chronic pain over the years because I have it. I've lost my identity and found it again, I've been in some deep, dark places, and somehow climbed out, and I want to help others do the same. I want to give voice to the invisible, and hope to the disheartened. Life is now, let's live it.
johannabowman14 -6 posts
Adri Sinclair -6 posts
Afrikaans speaking South African living in London. I have a few way-ward streaks, but poetry has always been the one way to express myself.
kvclements -6 posts
This is my first time participating in the Poetry Marathon, although I have been writing poems for years (If you'd like to see those, they are on starsister12.deviantart.com.) I've been been writing stories and poems since first grade. Speculative genres are my passion, although high fantasy and classic science fiction hold special favor. In my freshman year of college, I was introduced to anime, manga, and cosplay, and enjoy going to geek and anime conventions like (Re)Generation Who and Katsucon (when I can afford it). I have a B.A. in English from Penn State and work as a public library assistant and freelance editor. My various amateur talents include sketching, swimming, sword-fighting, and playing the ocarina.
ladymae -6 posts
Expat American living in Portugal. Enjoys poetry and non-fiction and holds a MA in Creative Writing from Kingston University, London.
L W -6 posts
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Tammie Zhao -6 posts
Spreading my wings as a civic entrepreneur, based in North Carolina. My work connects and unites individuals and organizations in the collective mission of dismantling white supremacy and abolishing the industrial complex. We believe all humans should thrive, and liberation is through community.
onemoore -6 posts
drepens -6 posts
alicesaifi -6 posts
I m the only star which lighten other's life, without having a spark of fire
lionking -6 posts
pamela19 -6 posts
racelad -6 posts
I'm a Northwest girl, having lived in Washington State & Oregon most of my life. My background has provided me enough writing material for a LONG time! I'm excited to be participating for the first time this year. Poetry has been my go-to for expressing myself since I was fourteen & I'm glad to finally be writing again. Happy to be here!
jazmine1978 -6 posts
Im a single mother of four. Poetry is life.
deebuch -6 posts
AliyuIbrahim -6 posts
Aliyu Ibrahim is a Nigerian young poet , member of Northern writers Forum, and member of Kasu writers community
writeshears -6 posts
Born in Milwaukee WI, a great place on the great lakes, I am a Black American Descendant of American Slaves who grew up with a natural fascination in the multiple forms of art and education. Currently working as an assessor, I revisit history to reassess myself and society on a compartmentalized scale for my poetry and fictional writings.
Bayọwrite -6 posts
He's a poet, a learner all time, an IT fancier, a darling living, a willing somebody, ET CETERA is he.
brettclay -6 posts
Born in Kansas City and currently enjoying Colorado's magnificent Front Range, Brett Clay Miller is a locksmith by trade, the father of three, and a lover of words and motorcycles.
Dr. Vishnu Unnithan -6 posts
Vishnu B. Unnithan is a doctor by profession. He hopes to enter surgery residency and has every intention to publish profusely along with carrying on his medical duties towards the global community. Currently, he serves as a contributor to the Artifice. His arsenal includes such enviable superpowers like the ability to fantasize about food even in the midst of a pertinent crisis. He romances the English language and loves quotes. (Some of which may inadvertently find their way into his writings: A few, inspired and always, entirely original)
thepoetress -5 posts
Mauikai -5 posts
laasya93 -5 posts
A dreamer who is in love with the written word
lrumbaut -5 posts
edentawnieblue -5 posts
SonOfNuhu -5 posts
Hussein Nuhu is a Nigerian student and a poet who has the dream of becoming a better creative, he was the assistant curator Naija Haiku 2020, he was the Poetry Editor Vanguard Press UDUS, 2021, he was the third runner up of Naija Haiku Contest 2020,he was the Winner D'LitReview Mini Contest, August, 2022 and also a shortlisted Entrant of 7th Edition Chinua Achebe, The Soul Brother Anthology. His works have appeared or are forthcoming in Umpteen Fondness Anthology, Poetic Duel International anthology; Drum Of Life, Demi gods' anthology; Boys Are Not Stone and Agbowo Art, Olongo africa, Kalahari Review, Yabaleft Review, Isele Magzine, NeptuPrime, and others. He can be reached on huzeeal@gmail.com and on WhatsApp via 08104580490.
KArmourPoetress16 -5 posts
I am a Southern lady, who loves to create poetic works of art. I love poetry!
jane -5 posts
Poetry is a message from the heart that touches the soul. -jane
brennin -5 posts
I'm a freelance writer and editor, a sports journalist, and a dog mom.
becky -5 posts
Primary Mediums: poetry, short fiction, blog content and novels. Genres: Lyrical Poetry, Freestyle Poetry, Prose Poetry, Urban Fantasy Fiction, Occult Fantasy Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, High Fantasy Fiction, short nonfiction and Drama. Completed Works: Occult Fantasy Novel Long Lost: 2010. “The Lonely Pilot” poem: 2004, Artemis a complete collected works of poetry: 2012. “The Ring” the first short story in a series titled Bloodsport: American Gladiators.: 2012 “Danger Zone” dramatic flash fiction: 2014. “The Second Time Around” science fiction short story: 2014. “On the Fringe” short story: 2014. Oberon: Occult Fantasy, novel-length fantasy series (first installment titled Edict). 2013. Basic CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Manual 2015. Active Projects: Crimson Atlantis Series: novel-length steam punk/ fantasy series (first installment titled The Red Book) “Radio Silence” speculative short fiction. Urban Fallout: serialized novella
veliciaday -5 posts
Richard Osler -5 posts
The thing is how to fit a life inside anything - a fist, a smile, a frown. How to fit in a 100 pound mountain dog, four adult children, a grand daughter, seventy years? And my dearheart, Somae. How to fit in specialty money management, journalism and now, full time, poetry. A full length volume in 2016, Hyaeana Season, a chapbook in 2012. And a faciltator of generative poetry retreats including ten day poetry retreats in Italy (next one, May 2022) and per year right now more than eighty group generative poetry therapy workshops and more than three hundred individual poetry therapy sessions!
casihamilton -5 posts
kamisah -5 posts
Hi there.I am 49 years old and I am married.I am blessed with 7 boys and a grandson.I started writing poems 4 years ago and to my surprise, I realised that I really enjoy writing. I wrote poems for school's competitions since I was a teacher. I am retired now but I still write every now and then. It's fun but at the same time, it is very difficult to write a good poem or stories. Besides, I do not have much time to write. I hope to learn more with the other poets all around the world here.
SashaS -5 posts
I am a writer, mostly of prose and screenplays, but I also find writing poetry satisfying and illuminating. This is my third half-marathon, and I look forward to diving in again!
L.Y.R.I.C.LOVER -5 posts
Hello, my name is Sanobia. I've been writing since I was a teen, however I have been more expressive now that I'm an adult. My writing inspiration comes mainly from my feelings and personal experiences. This will be my first time participating in a marathon so I'll be trying the half marathon. I'm excited to see what I come up with. Good luck to you all.
Dan -5 posts
Traveler, grant writer, father, husband, Golden owner
pantungg -5 posts
Anna Marie -4 posts
I am a 25 year old Myrtle Beach native, which tells you less about me that it would about most. I am a poet, philosopher, entrepreneur, challenge-seeker, and full on Beagle mom.
misscallaneous -4 posts
cinwhit -4 posts
Retired kindergarten teacher, mother of 2, volunteer, writer, photographer, and artist. Living life full in the isolated desert of Nevada, breathing in the ocean breeze in Oregon or among the Aspen groves of scenic Colorado.
Calla -4 posts
mayurakshichaturvedi -4 posts
Resident of Kolkata, India. I like art, history, and being alone.
chalan03 -4 posts
mrs-j -4 posts
I am a young lady in her early 30's now and I have been writing poetry at least since the age 10 or 11. I love writing poetry particularly about the challenges and changes that I face in my life surrounding the bone disease called arthritis that I was diagnosed with. But what I love about this particular journey my inspiration comes from The Lord and I am inspired to write whatever HE lays on my heart which not only helps me through the pain but overcome it all.
A.J.Armstrong -4 posts
Born in Toronto Canada, Living in japan I need to feel the anxiety of a deadline to push me... at least I think I do. So I joined this year. I have a short story I'm working on currently and I've been delving into some themes in my reading - ideally, myth making and archetypes, and am really interested in developing a personal arsenal of theme and content to build in some weighty signposts in my writing. I feel we all have these already, somewhere, but I want to see, under pressure, how they surface in my writing. Will they be predictable, or change and twist and fold. I'm curious to find out.
HuffPunkMatron -4 posts
jawsjudd -4 posts
CreatedByCyN -4 posts
livingproof -4 posts
Bonnie Katzive -4 posts
Bonnie Katzive teaches high school, including a creative writing course, in the Denver metro area. She writes poetry, professional essays, and creative non-fiction and also expresses herself through knitting and photography.
evilynjune -4 posts
Caitlin Thomson -4 posts
I am a poet, mother, editor and teacher living in Toronto, Ont. I came up with this idea while eating lunch a decade ago. I thought it would be a fun way to creatively torture myself. My husband thought it would work better with community, and really that makes all the difference. To learn more about my writing you can visit my website here: http://www.caitlinthomson.com/
Lela Smith -4 posts
I am a writer and illustrator living in upstate New York. I mostly make comics, but every once in a while I love to write poetry to unwind. My pronouns are he/him.
brightwing -4 posts
kellylynn -4 posts
Historian looking for her voice. Exploring options. I have a kitten named PunKin. Cautiously optimistic about completing this 1/2 marathon with some decent poetry.
Dudeyoudidnt -4 posts
Mom of two. Prankster. Investor. Student.
beckansonpoet -4 posts
hope026faith -3 posts
zarahib -3 posts
Mildred Achoch -3 posts
Poet from Nairobi, Kenya. I was the only African to participate in Found Poetry Review's "Pulitzer Remix" and "Oulipost". I like writing poetry that is funny - both funny "ha ha" and funny "strange". When I am not writing poems, I am working as a professional screenwriter and also running a small film festival called ROFFEKE - Rock 'n' Roll Film Festival, Kenya. Creator of The Shenganiguns, a dysfunctional rock band from near-future Kenya.
alenacasey -3 posts
pcfilms -3 posts
Amana -3 posts
Ana Marie is a published author. She considers faith and family significant values in life that influence her writing. She finds nature fascinating and enjoys decoupage and eggshell mosaic.
jklomax -3 posts
I am just an old soul, southern housewife who loves to write poetry. I have been writing since I was about 11 years old. I guess its true, they say if you are meant to be a writer its not something you can just quit. I get frustrated with it sometimes, yet I can't stop trying.
Erin Lorandos -3 posts
Originally from Wisconsin, Erin Lorandos is a librarian and writer living in Phoenix. Some of her recent poetry can be found in Drifting Sands, The Avocet, the 2021 Poetry Marathon Anthology, The Purposeful Mayonnaise (and on The Bagel Hole) and The Bluebird Word. Her website is very much a work-in-progress.
tessayoung -3 posts
origamiviolets -3 posts
29. Sober. Photographer. Writer. Artist.
gillygab -3 posts
I'm writing from the DC metro area. I haven't pulled an all nighter since my son was an infant, and I'm not sure I still have it in me, but I'm looking forward to this marathon!
joaquincapehart88 -3 posts
blissfilledislandlife -3 posts
Growing up primarily on islands in British Columbia has instilled in me a profound love and gratitude for the natural world—oceans, forests, lakes, and mountains. These elements have become a wellspring of inspiration, leading me to appreciate the simple yet profound aspects of life. In many ways, I find myself yearning for a bygone era, drawn to the timeless essence of nature, where a tree remains a steadfast symbol, evoking memories of childhood hopes and dreams. My passion for nature is equaled only by my love for literature, music, and foreign cinema. These diverse forms of art offer a window into the human experience, inspiring and shaping my perspective on life. My writing, particularly in the form of poetry, serves as my lifeline, purpose, and passion. I find my voice in pushing against the prevailing currents, exploring views that diverge from the mainstream. I delve into the complex tapestry of society, probe the spiritual realm, dissect heartache, confront loneliness, grapple with the challenges of aging, and contemplate the inevitability of death. In essence, my writing serves as a vessel through which I navigate the vast sea of human emotions and societal intricacies, striving to shed light on the often obscured corners of existence.
seekerohan -3 posts
Hi, my name is Rohan Rathore and I write at a blog name The Twenty Something on my website www.rohanrathore.com I'm a writer, a blogger, a geek, an artist, a scientist, a believer and a seeker. I'm not perfect, I'm just passionate about practice.
JitterbuggJH -3 posts
Hey there! My name is Janelle. I'm really excited for the marathon and the feedback from everyone. I am a writer and artist. I love sunsets and spending time with my family.
sammyelmi -3 posts
What a thing to do, write every hour for 24 hours. I'm looking forward to the challenge.
mainepoet -3 posts
I live on a small Maine Island. Love to garden, walk on the beach... and write poetry.
Serena -3 posts
Serena here 🙂 half marathon, written on a plane during the wee hours of the morning. I'm new to poetry, please bear with me.
tadk -3 posts
Father, spouse, grandfather, gamer, insurance, writer (not author).
Lluvien -3 posts
Seventh Solstise -3 posts
I am a third-year participant of this platform and was challenged by the 12 hours of extraordinary madness, especially while experiencing the devastation of the Covid-19 and the lost of two brothers, My faith challenged, human contact forbidden and no clue if I'd be amongst the numbers of unsuspecting victims, I needed something to hold onto that was me that could not be shaken. I got so close to my roots and applauded this platform of writers who rose to the occasion and wrote from the heart. So, with my pen as the driver in this vehicle and my imagination as the honorary guest, who can stop, go, leave and come back when she wants. I escape the past, take hold of what can never be taken from me - the love, comfort and joy of writing poetry. Good success to you all!
alexdi -3 posts
esther -3 posts
ridhi-rajpal -3 posts
jeannieh22 -3 posts
eunice12 -3 posts
Jackie Douglas -3 posts
Jackie Douglas writing as Jenny Olson (pen name) started her writing journey only recently, as a means to process years of abuse, sex work, and addiction. It has become her passion and what feeds her soul with joy. Her hope is that her words make people feel and think. And that her voice becomes the voice of the women who have walked these paths.
elizabethhughes1 -3 posts
My name is Shannon Radford Hughes. I am a wife of one and mother of 3. I am a freelance writer who is looking to turn my passion into my career.
EmeraldEmpress -3 posts
I am a happy person.
doomsdaybride -3 posts
emurence -3 posts
Imrana Muhammad Nata’alah is a graduate of NOUN and poet. He writes from Zaria, Nigeria. He is active on Twitter @emydinatale92
Renee A. Perkins -3 posts
TheMiserable -3 posts
Wanderer by day, poet by night …
louanalyn -3 posts
hgarvey -3 posts
joeyjo -3 posts
tristin -2 posts
springevening -2 posts
Chaotic writer, cat charmer, woods wanderer. I live in upstate New York with my fiance and two senior cats. I write a lot of horror. I photograph a lot of flowers. Twitter @LinesOfForce
wordsofbee -2 posts
solly -2 posts
Dreamer. Writer. Thinker. Poet.
rmervin -2 posts
spronks -2 posts
nancy1613 -2 posts
taimunkaiser -2 posts
maeve -2 posts
A teacher of English as a Foreign Language. Have been writing for about 10 years. Live in the Irish Midlands with a husband, daughter, dog and cat.
basiligwe -2 posts
daStoryTella -2 posts
krobus1979 -2 posts
I am a writer, a mother and a ninja. My black cat is my best friend - she has the best ideas! I've been writing for most of my life, but never sharing; not until I found my 'people'. Once I found other writers who just, for lack of a better expression 'get it', I felt safe to share my work and explore other creative avenues. I tend to favor short stories but I have written a few novel-length manuscripts during another writing marathon that is near and dear to me - The Muskoka Novel Marathon - an event where I have been complimented to win the award for Best Manuscript (twice!). I have had short stories and poetry published online and in print and have enjoyed reading my work at several 'Tall Pines Tales' events throughout Muskoka and Haliburton, Ontario. For me, writing poetry is very freeing. There are just some stories that don't need a lot of words to properly express them at their best.
Laidiehope -2 posts
My Nigerian name Idorenyin, pronounced “eee-dough-ren-yin” is an ibibio name that means hope and I tend to be hopeful and optimistic. Poetry is the way I express myself. The poetry I write, is influenced by my life, your life…the human experience. When I am not writing poetry, I am probably creating jewelry. I love to sing and dance and conduct on the choir. I love meeting new people because I believe it adds riches to our lives, especially when we meet those that are different from the ones in our comfort zones in appearance, experience, culture, etc. It allows us to be more connected and in some way diffuse racism, prejudice, stereotypes, etc. We create the story of our lives by the people we meet and by the things we do. I am glad to have been introduced to this event by the generous Purple Poet. It’s a big world of poets and poetry out there. I never would have thought I’d meet so many poets and have the opportunity to write and also read the poetry of fellow marathoners. It gives my reading experience a more personal touch.
madliza32 -2 posts
johnphd -2 posts
jjccaa1236 -2 posts
Jennifer Cahill earned a Masters of Science in Administrative Studies from Boston College. She has been a creative writing student of Gotham Writers Workshop and The Writers Studio. Jennifer Cahill has published poetry with Arkansas Technical College(2020) "The Voices Project"(2020), and Tempered Runes(2020). Her anthology"Majestic Colors" is available on Amazon.com. She lives in Massachusetts with her cat 'Tilly'.
jamesvictor -2 posts
kv adams -2 posts
I write. I call it poetry. Do others? Hmm...some do, some don't, but hey, I like it and that's important. This is my 4th consecutive Half Marathon, and I now live in regional Victoria, Australia.
poet254-linford -2 posts
HighEarth88888 -2 posts
Greetings to all poets! I am Mardiosa, a freelance writer and published poet from the Philippines. This is my first time to join the 24 hour poetry challenge. I am grateful for the opportunity and get motivated by amazing talents from across the globe. I am truly thankful to Jacob & Caitlin Jans for initiating this purposeful endeavor.
folklorist -2 posts
debbie -2 posts
Leila Martinez -2 posts
Leila is a memoirist, fiction writer, poet, Preeclampsia and Mental Health Advocate. "I live off of books, prayers and coffee, and spend my day chasing after 2 miracle babies."
memomaya31 -2 posts
lindsaycurry -2 posts
From Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Davita Joie -2 posts
MFA in Writing from Sarah Lawrence. Married to nonfiction, but having a torrid affair with poetry.
avamaria -2 posts
I am a retired, lapsed poet/writer and am looking forward to the marathon to help me get started writing again. I have a BBA and I almost completed Masters in Literature. I have a daughter, a son, four grandchildren and one great granddaughter who keep me kind of updated on what's hip and give me great, great joy. I live in Michigan which is beautiful, but I wish the winter was warmer and shorter. I am really excited about this event!
Poetato Maruko -2 posts
A guy whose life is messed-up just like his penmanship. I am a Filipino. An amateur poet, writer, photographer, artist. An ambassador to the office of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Kainos. I am a potato. I study history, geography, astronomy, theology, and many more!
dena -2 posts
I'm a Chicago writer of kidlit, poems, and essays. I've worked most my life in the field of disability rights and services.
baaaaa -2 posts
Was super sure I was going to be an author some day.
Rileyj9104 -2 posts
Hi! My name is Riley, I am currently in high school and started writing poetry when I joined my school's writing club this fall. My goal with the challenge is to complete all 24 hours and end up with 24 poems I am proud of and want to share with others!
s-rupshamitra -2 posts
Hello! This is S. Rupsha Mitra. I am a student from India and this is the first time I am participating in The Poetry Marathon.
ellensollingerwalker -2 posts
I am the daughter of world explorers and a retired classical pianist, university music professor, and clinical psychologist. My work often explores the heartaches, joys, and sorrows of classical music and musicians. I earned an MFA from Carnegie-Mellon University and an MS from Eastern Michigan University. I'm an emerging writer and my published work may be found in a variety of online and print literary journals and anthologies including Storyteller's Refrain, Change Seven Literary Magazine, Papers Publishing, and upcoming in an anthology published by Tolsun Books. I was personally invited to attend The Writer’s Hotel (TWH) Annual Writer’s Conference in Boothbay Harbor, ME (May 2023) as a Teacher’s Assistant. I have been invited back in 2024 as a Director’s Assistant. Contact: ellenreports@yahoo.com FB: Ellen Sollinger Walker Davis Twitter: @ellen_soper
clairek -2 posts
I’m a writer from Dublin Ireland. I write poetry, fiction, non-fiction and occasionally plays. I love the cinema and radio.
Daniel Aôndona -2 posts
Nigerian teen writer
ezjaz5gmail-com -2 posts
cinzia -2 posts
Pennsylvanian-born, a coal miner's daughter, granddaughter of Italian immigrant grandparents. I have had a love affair with words since ... forever. I was talked to and loved in two languages, and then discovered my love language is creative writing. Of late (pun intended) I write eulogies for friends ... my gift to their families in their grief. They often ask me to deliver them at the memorial service, as well. Now I reside in Lakewood, Colorado, via Kansas City (I believe I may be one of those "crazy, little women"). A horse owner (she's a Hafgan or a Morglinger, take your pick), cat owner, owner of a variety of emotions that I visit daily. Though educator/proofreader and editor would describe my work life, I always aspired to being a baton twirler when I grew up. I fulfilled that by twirling as fast as I can to keep up with all that life embodies (occasionally getting bonked on the head by a misguided baton).
Marion Lougheed -2 posts
I grew up in Canada, Benin, Belgium and Germany. My poetry won the 2021 Poem In Your Pocket Day Contest (League of Canadian Poets) and the 2021 Prime 53 Poem Summer Challenge (Press 53, Prime Number Magazine). I also write fiction and am working on my PhD in social anthropology. I currently live in Germany, where I work as a freelance editor (mledits.com) and a publisher (Off Topic Publishing). I love the water (sailing, swimming, beaches, etc.), cats, and udon soup.
Timothy Spadoni -2 posts
Hello everyone. I am a recently retired IT guy who, upon my retirement, decided to work on all the projects I had put off due to my work life, home life, and the many volunteering activities my wife and I were participating in. Now I am working on a series of fiction stories in the magical realism, science fiction, and supernatural genres. I am looking to publish two volumes within the year. I have also dipped my toe into the poetry pool upon occasion and this will be an interesting weekend for me.
