I can't help myself

Published over 1 year ago • 1 min read

Is it a problem, Reader?

There are so many options to explore the theme for Volume 5. The ideas keep popping up and I can't help myself.

How many places can you take the theme "Sweet & Sour?"

Ping! This baby's first taste of avocado

Submit to "Sweet & Sour" by April 6

Ping! What prose, poetry or art will you create?

Submit to Sippizine

March 25 - Writer's Session in Mattapoisett

At 6:30, the words will fly in the Marine Room at the Mattapoisett Library during the Writer's Prompt Session.

Reply to this email if you will be there.

So what about the next themes?

It's time to think about themes for the next issues. Have ideas? Share them here.

Alanna

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