by Xianna Michaels | Feb 14, 2017 | Books
Back in September I began a series of stories expressing my gratitude to people I knew only briefly but who in retrospect had a tremendous influence on my life. Today I write about a third, whom I met only once and whose name I never knew. My encounter with him was...
by Xianna Michaels | Feb 5, 2017 | Books
Dear Reader, Many of you have been asking what I've been up to lately and I'm thrilled that as 2017 gets underway, I do have exciting news to share! I've just sent my newest book off to the printer! It's called The Alchemy of Illuminated Poetry®—Seven Steps to Your...
by Xianna Michaels | Apr 3, 2016 | Editorial
brain So what do Thomas Jefferson, Oscar Hammerstein II and my high school chemistry class have in common? As it turns out, something rather significant, though it took me many years to figure it out. What on earth am I talking about? I'm talking about desks, standing...
by Xianna Michaels | Jan 6, 2016 | Editorial
Editorial January 22nd is National Handwriting Day. Now, I am well aware that many people might consider such a day a relic in the age of the iPhone and the ubiquitous keyboard. Who actually picks up a pen anymore, or connects their letters in what used to be called...
by Xianna Michaels | Jan 1, 2016 | Editorial
Editorial January 11th is apparently National Clear Off Your Desk Day. Who knew? When I think about desk-clearing, I immediately think of the creative process, and how idiosyncratic it is for each individual. I know people who cannot stand a clear, empty desk. It's as...
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