Elizabeth McClellan, stunningly talented poet and good friend, has had a run of really dreadful medical-insurance wrangling, detailed here. As a consequence, Alexandra Erin took it upon herself. To help by asking writers to contribute to an e-book collection,. To raise money in support of Elizabeth.

A writing teacher reflects on planting, making, writing, and other concerns. Slow to start, but strong finish. I was recently describing myself to a new acquaintance as a slow starter who picks up speed in the middle and then finishes strong. Is there a lesson? This slideshow requires JavaScript.