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Charlotte Hamrick’s creative writing and photographs have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies. Her debut prose chapbook, Offset Melodies, is included in Grieving Hope (ELJ Editions), a collection of five microchaps. She is Managing Editor for Reckon Review.
My Poetry, Publications 20217 Comments

Poem in Emerge Journal

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 Charlotte Hamrick

I’m thrilled to have my poem, “Mint”, in Emerge Literary Journal’s new issue. Thanks to Editors Ariana and Damon for selecting this piece and allowing my work in their pages once again. I’ve been reading the issue this afternoon and … Continue reading Poem in Emerge Journal

My Poetry, Publications 202110 Comments

3X is a Charm

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 Charlotte Hamrick

Recently I had three poems and an interview published in Fevers of the Mind. A few days later, to top it off, FotM nominated my poem “Swaddling the Beast” for the Best of the Net Anthology. I am grateful and … Continue reading 3X is a Charm

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Just is

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 Charlotte Hamrick

“This was the simple happiness of complete harmony with her surroundings, the happiness that asks for nothing, that just accepts, just breathes, just is.” —- from The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Van Arnim Continue reading Just is

Photography, Poetry, Poets5 Comments

Fold us into Velvet

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 Charlotte Hamrick

darkness of eyes, darkness of cloudsflowing off the Gulf,lamps will not light this place as cerulean yields to burgundyas night folds us into velvet,when we sleepyou sometimes hold my hand —— from “When You Sleep Without Pain” by Peach Delphine … Continue reading Fold us into Velvet

Flash Fiction6 Comments

Favorite Flash Fiction: 1st Quarter 2021

July 4, 2021July 4, 2021 Charlotte Hamrick

All of the writers I’m linking to today did way more than “pretty well”. Flash Fiction is hard to write. It takes critical thinking, imagination – lots of imagination – and really good flow. IMO, good flow from one section … Continue reading Favorite Flash Fiction: 1st Quarter 2021

Writers, Writers Who Bake4 Comments

Writers Who Bake: Lannie Stabile

July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 Charlotte Hamrick

Honestly, I’m a much better poet than a baker. I like to eyeball ingredients, and you can’t really do that with a precise science like baking. But I’ve been making this sour cream coffee cake for 15 years and have … Continue reading Writers Who Bake: Lannie Stabile

Flash Fiction, Publications 202111 Comments

A New Flash Fiction

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 Charlotte Hamrick

I’m happy to have a new Flash Fiction in Love in the Time of Covid Chronicle. Thanks to Michelle Elvy and Witi Ihimaera for publishing this piece & to Michelle for her awesome editing suggestions. Don’t miss this gorgeous issue! Continue reading A New Flash Fiction

Favorite Poetry, Poetry2 Comments

Favorite Poetry: 1st Quarter 2021

June 27, 2021June 27, 2021 Charlotte Hamrick

Sharing time with friends and family became a precious commodity during lockdown. I think it’s given us time to think. Is the grudge we hold against old hurts really that important? Does it really matter if Uncle Joe is a … Continue reading Favorite Poetry: 1st Quarter 2021

CNF, Creative Nonfiction3 Comments

Favorite CNF 1st Quarter 2021

June 13, 2021June 13, 2021 Charlotte Hamrick

Summer is blooming here in New Orleans! It’s a hot, sunny Sunday afternoon and I’m relaxing in the A/C while catching up on some reading for pleasure. It seems everyone is beginning to come out of the Covid cocoon and … Continue reading Favorite CNF 1st Quarter 2021

Writers Who Bake6 Comments

Writers Who Bake: Katherine Tweedle

June 10, 2021June 9, 2021 Charlotte Hamrick

BLACK FOREST GATEAU Long story short, the Great British Baking Show is sometimes the only thing that helps me knock off at night; sometimes, those creations look so freakin’ yummy I stay awake dreaming about them. I first made this … Continue reading Writers Who Bake: Katherine Tweedle

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