Respect Yourself by Respecting YOUR Work

Posted on May 9, 2019May 9, 2019 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

Everybody talks about the “process.” Finding, appreciating, and dealing with the “process.” But what does that even mean? It means,… Read more Respect Yourself by Respecting YOUR Work

Damn poetry

Posted on April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

I love making fun of poetry. Everyone I knew growing up seemed to try their hand at the serious stuff… Read more Damn poetry

Festival of Words

Posted on July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

Some writers hide away. They prefer the introvert’s life. Many can and do slip into reclusion at times. Then there’s… Read more Festival of Words

Fact or Fiction

Posted on April 11, 2018April 11, 2018 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

Finding a new book series or an author with a fresh take is exhilarating. Your brain warms and the possibilities… Read more Fact or Fiction

Let’s Talk (for REAL)

Posted on March 23, 2018March 23, 2018 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

I learned a long time ago that there is only so much you can control. As much as I want… Read more Let’s Talk (for REAL)

Where do Ideas Come From?

Posted on January 25, 2018January 25, 2018 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

We’re a society of questioners. We love to ask “why” and “how” and “where”. It’s always good to dig into… Read more Where do Ideas Come From?

Noise vs Impact

Posted on January 23, 2018January 23, 2018 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

Everyone is political nowadays. People read one Buzzfeed article and think they’re informed. Hell, even the ones who dig and… Read more Noise vs Impact

Nominations Galore

Posted on October 12, 2017October 12, 2017 by JessicaMarieBaumgartner

I always enjoy sharing success. There is something about the writing community that I haven’t found anywhere else. It’s a… Read more Nominations Galore