I started this web site in 2001. A lot has changed in that time, and yet I'm still here writing. I might not write as often as I'd like to, but I do still write from time to time.
My writing comes from my past, from my present, and from my future. Some even think my writing comes from a parallel world. That's okay, I forgive them. Each piece of writing is a small piece of myself and like me, it has many moods. Sometimes silly, sometimes angry, sometimes mushy. That's the way life works.
My writing also comes from Tennessee and currently resides in Oklahoma. I actually have writing dating back to 1994. I wrote before that but I can't seem to locate any of the middle school/elementary school writing. It might be better that I can't because the stuff from high school is bad enough. Maybe I'll post some of it someday.
Right here at my site. I'll be updating it with new stuff as I come across stuff I want to add here. Keep your eyes open and keep coming back.
Newest poem added: Parallel Lives
If you'd like to collaborate on some writing, let me know. I'm interested in putting several points of view together. The outcome is quite unique.
You can contact me by e-mail at renate @ poetryuprising . com . I'm always happy to hear from new people as well as those who I know currently or have known in the past. Feel free to get in touch with me.
I like to think I've come a long way from the days when I had my angsty goth-girl in my page design and posted dark poetry. Sometimes, I'm not so sure though. A lot has happened since those days, contact me and I'll fill you in. :)