Contributed by Tina Holland. We’re so good at pushing forward—chasing the next goal, starting the next project—that we forget to acknowledge what we’ve already done. Recently, I published How to Love a Lord, and instead of enjoying it, I jumped … Continue reading →
Welcome to Day 1 of the 2026 A to Z Challenge here at Writer Zen Garden! This year, our community of writers, artists, and makers is exploring the A to Z of Creative Practice — the habits, rituals, reflections, and … Continue reading →
A to Z of Creative Practice Hello, Gardeners! We’re delighted to join the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge again this year. If you’re new to the Garden, welcome — Writer Zen Garden is a community space for writers, … Continue reading →
Our theme this year is Growing!, with the exclamation point. Why? Growing is tumultuous. It happens in a messy fashion, in fits and starts. It’s not neat, and it’s not stepwise. We got to the end of April, and completed … Continue reading →
Contributed by Tina Holland Yes! We are almost done with the #atozchallenge. So let’s “Yes!” or celebrate the wins. Our theme for this year was Growth. When was the last time you celebrated your growth or accomplishments? Having completed a … Continue reading →
Contributed by Evey Brown “In Xanadu did Kubla Khan, a stately pleasure dome decree…” In this poem we see that even the mighty Kubla Khan needed to take a break from conquering the world to relax. The same is true … Continue reading →
Contributed by JaeSage The Verdant Embrace of Spring: A Fresh Revival “V is for Verdant, Verdant is for Green, Green is for Growing.” This simple yet profound progression encapsulates the very essence of springtime, a season of vibrant renewal that … Continue reading →
Contributed by Mary Economou Green PhD. Lately I’ve been in music madness mode, or at least, that’s what I call it – a music nostalgia moodiness, songs triggering memories, some exciting, enriching; some confusing, nightmarish, timeless. On our way to university, … Continue reading →
Contributed by Anka Growing turmoil It was Easter Sunday and I was on my way back home by train after visiting my family. I sat diagonally from a young woman, our two benches facing each other. Next stop a young … Continue reading →
Contributed by Tina Holland. Spring has finally sprung here in North Dakota. I think we all officially believe it when there is no snow in the forthcoming forecast. Grass is green here on my farm, and my daylilies are starting … Continue reading →
