The Stories We Weave (A Poem)

By Joyce Jacobo [Author’s Note: I love the way that we can take most situations that we face and use them as inspiration for all kinds of stories.] If you are unwell on a day when murky skies loom overhead  allow me to transport you   with a little tale of gnomes   who ride

Formation of an Idea (A Poem)

By Joyce Jacobo [Author’s Note: An experimental poem that I wrote quite a bit ago, and which eventually got expanded into a whole interactive tale called, “The Castle of Countless Compositions,” posted on DeviantArt. It’s fun how certain ideas develop in unexpected ways.] I needed a caretaker for an old castle    long abandoned                then

Neverland Origins (A Poem)

By Joyce Jacobo [Author’s Note: I’ve always found the history behind how J.M. Barrie came to create Peter Pan incredible.] James M. Barrie had novelistic aspirations   when he penned “Little White Bird”   a serious novel meant for adults But included among the solemnness    were miniature chapters    told as bedtime stories   

A Craft Companion (A Poem)

By Joyce Jacobo [Author’s Note: Learning about the violin and all the artisanship that goes into constructing such an instrument has also served as a reminder of writing as a craft, and the way our crafts–in general–develop alongside us.] Another year has come and gone       with the two of us in company—                                     My

Liminal (A Poem)

By Joyce Jacobo [Author’s Note: Writing truly is an exciting process. There are countless ways to tell stories and explore characters. Storytelling, as a whole, continues to evolve. Sometimes I like to wonder what stories might pop up in the future.] I am forever trying to blur the lines              between one state                          and