“Home Is the Sailor” by Dean
“Finding the Door: One Writer’s Approach to Ekphrasis”
craft essay by Dean
“Piatt Street, 1965” by Dean and Lovelace.
“Insurrection” by Beckemeyer
“Letters From Vincent” by Beckemeyer
D5 membrs Robert L. Dean, Jr., Roy Beckemeyer, and Skyler Lovelace have ekphrastic poems in the latest edition of MacQueens Quinterly. Dean has an ekphrastic poem to a painting by Edward Hopper, to which a link is given below. His craft essay on ekphrastic writing can be found in the table of contents. You can view the painting for each by clicking the link below the poem. Enjoy the work of these talented KAC members by clicking on the links below.
“Home Is the Sailor” by Dean “Finding the Door: One Writer’s Approach to Ekphrasis” craft essay by Dean “Piatt Street, 1965” by Dean and Lovelace. “Insurrection” by Beckemeyer “Letters From Vincent” by Beckemeyer Robert L. Dean, Jr. and Roy Beckemeyer have poems in McQueen's Quinterly January 2022 issue. Enjoy Dean's poems "Just East of Midnight" and "Light Speed" by clicking on the button below. Beckemeyer's poems "Hummingbirds" and "Starlings: Ode to Murmuration" can be accessed by clicking the second button. Check out the work of these two fine poets.
Many thanks to those who volunteered their time and expertise to judge the 2021 Kansas Authors Club Youth Writing Contests. Kris Polansky
Poetry Grades 3-4 and Grades 5-6 Kristine A. Polansky wrote puppet plays and some poetry as a child but her dream was to write and publish short stories. She took a fiction writing class from James Gunn at the University of Kansas and went on to teach middle school English and social studies ten years before returning to school and obtaining a law degree. Wanting a creative outlet but pressed for time while practicing law, she started writing poems. She experiments with different poetic forms and studies how content and form shape each other. Four of her poems were published in Tallgrass Voices edited by Gary Lechliter. Her poem, “Turning Points” won the 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Art and Writing Contest, adult division, Manhattan, Kansas. She has received numerous awards from KAC for her poetry and was named KAC Poet of the Year twice, most recently October 2020. Roy Beckemeyer Poetry Grades 7-8 and 9-12 Roy Beckemeyer is a past-President of the Kansas Authors Club and was KAC Poet of the Year for a number of years. He has four books of poetry published and his poems appear in poetry anthologies as well as in print and online poetry and literary publications. He is a retired engineer and scientific journal editor and has studied fossil insects for over 20 years. Krista Reed Fiction Grades 3-4 and Grades 5-6 Krista Reed graduated from Pittsburg State University with a degree in Elementary Education, and went on to receive her Master's Degree in Education from Baker University. She has more than 25 years of experience teaching grades 2-8. Her passion is watching children develop to their fullest potential, both educationally and emotionally. In her free time, she enjoys camping, reading, and spending time with her family. Her newest title as "Gammy" is most rewarding and cherished. Curtis Becker Fiction Grades 7-8 and 9-12 Curtis Becker is a teacher, editor, and publisher living in Topeka, KS. His work has appeared in anthologies, literary journals, and magazines. He has presented on writing and teaching at academic conferences and to small groups. Becker’s book, He Watched and Took Note, was released in 2018. An educator for over fifteen years, Becker currently teaches at Holton Middle School in Holton, KS. He sponsors the yearbook and coaches scholars bowl at HMS. Additionally, he coaches debate and forensics at Holton High School. Becker earned a Bachelors and Masters in English and Creative Writing and holds professional licensure in Kansas, highly qualified in English Language Arts and Speech Communications. Robin Clasen Wunderlich Non-Fiction Grades 3-4 and 5-6 Robin Clasen Wunderlich is the editor and publisher of the Eureka Herald and President of the Kansas Press Association Board of Directors. Robin is the daughter of the late Dick and Rachel Clasen. Dick Clasen was a KPA president and member of the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame, as was his father, George H. Clasen II. Robin and her husband, Wes have two children and live south of Eureka, Kansas. Anna Curry Non-Fiction Grades 7-8 and Grades 9-12 Anna Curry is a mother of four busy children on a ranch in east central Kansas. She enjoys sharing stories about her children and their rural life on her blog as a way to not only preserve cherished memories but also advocate for agriculture. Anna has always enjoyed writing as a creative outlet as well as woodworking. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University and master’s from Texas A&M. D5 member Robert L. Dean, Jr., has a poem and a flash fiction in the new issue of MacQueen's Quinterly, which came out on the 15th. Link to the poem, "This Floating Life," is here: MacQueen’s Quinterly: Poetry & Hybrids: Robert L. Dean, Jr.: This Floating Life. This is the link to the flash fiction by Dean, "Napalm Girl and the Boy Next Door," which was a finalist for Editor's Choice award in this issue.
D5 member Roy Beckemeyer also has two poems in this issue -- Shores and Symphony Below the Threshold of Hearing. May Author Talk:
Roy Beckemeyer Stage Whispers Winner: 2019 Nelson Poetry Book Award Recording Available for Viewing by Members - Click Here Roy will talk about the writing of his poetry book, Stage Whispers. Discussion will include how the chapters and layout came about, and how the poems were assigned to the chapters. He will read from the book as part of the discussion. Don't forget to support our Kansas Authors! Buy a book. Review a book. Send a note of appreciation about a book. You can order Roy's book from publisher, Meadowlark Press, or wherever you buy books! Kansas Authors Club is hosting a monthly “Author Talk” featuring an award-winning writer, with first priority given to authors who have won KAC book awards. The author will talk about an aspect of writing, publishing, or marketing (author's choice). The presentations are expected to last an hour to an hour and a half and will include time for questions and answers. These events are being planned via Zoom, to take place on the 4th Tuesday of each month. The event will be open to all Kansas Authors Club members. A recording of the event will be made available to members who cannot attend live. All Kansas Authors Club members are invited to attend. Considering membership? Select "potential new member" and register for one free Author Talk. We'd love to meet you. April 27 Author Talk by |
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