Featured: Week of Nov. 12
As any writer or artist will tell you, inspiration can come from anywhere. This week’s featured contributors look at the process of artistic creation. In “The First I Heard of It” by Ron Darian, a young boy discovers he’s got a unique ailment. The poem “The Project” by Michael Keshigian vividly depicts writer’s block in architectural terms. Art is delicious in the poem “Dinner at the Museum of Fine Arts” by Suellen Wedmore. “Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Beautiful” by K.A. Laity is a proposal for an...
Read MoreFeatured: Week of Nov. 5
This week, as much of the East Coast recovers from Superstorm Sandy, we celebrate those who fight against hardships: the fighters and survivors. “I Wander Into a Memory,” an essay by Robert Kingett, delves into memories of childhood abuse and kindness, prompted by a poem. “Coloring Book,” a poem by Timmothy Holt, looks at the second-guessing experienced by someone with AIDS. “Driving Into Beverly Hills,” an essay by Cyndy Muscatel, depicts the emotional journey of a cancer survivor. “Leap Away,” a poem by Vicki Mandell-King,...
Read MoreNew Weekly Feature: Creativity Prompt
We’ve just begun something new on the Wild Violet Facebook page, a weekly creativity prompt. Hop on over to the Facebook page to view our weekly prompt. Then share your response, either by including it in a comment or by sharing a link. Don’t forget to “like” us while you’re there. This idea was inspired in part by poet Maurice Oliver, a Wild Violet contributor who just began a Tumblr account where he’s posting a photo and a poem every day. I also just set up the Wild Violet Twitter page, so please follow us. In addition, we’re looking for suggestions...
Read MoreFeatured: Week of Sept. 10
As anyone will know who’s ever tried to find a romantic love poem, many love poems are really about death. This week, three writers take a look at our mortality through fanciful language and imagery. Erica Goss, in her poem, “Flowers,” imagines the secret lives of plants. Margaret A. Frey, in her flash fiction piece, “Rising Expectations,” chronicles a woman’s attempt to fly. Maurice Oliver, in his poem, “Refashioned, Using Sued Juxtapose,” subverts an ordinary morning with a surprising result. Please also check out Radmila Djurica’s...
Read MoreFestival International Du Film D’Animation
La Grande Salle at the festival The 2011 Festival International Du Film D’Animation in Annecy, France, included exclusive screenings of studio short films by leading American studios. The entire festival was dedicated to the American animation studio industry. The festival program covered a variety of topics, ranging from animation to production and computer graphics as well as the presentation of 18 special awards, also known as Crystals. The selection of films included 10 feature films, 42 short films, 59 graduation films and 71 TV and commissioned films, TV series and specials. The...
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