Writer and Visual Artist
The month of April is National Poetry Month! Each day I’ll be challenging myself to write and post a haiku! If you’re a poetry fan, please consider also visiting Ephemeral Elegies as we’ve expanded to two poems a week, and it’s a great place to discover some new and emerging poets!
Haiku 1
Phases of the moon
We are waiting for fullness
let it glow from dark
In honor of April being National Poetry Month, I have an exciting announcement regarding the poetry-themed literary journal I run! Starting in April, Ephemeral Elegies will be expanding to two poems weekly! Stay tuned for poems coming every Monday and Thursday, and feel free to head over to the site and subscribe for free to get poetry delivered directly to you twice a week.
Whether you’re a new, emerging, or established poet, we’d love to give you a chance at getting your work out into the world. Visit the Ephemeral Elegies Submission Page for more details about how you can be featured! This has been a huge labor of love over the years. I started this project at the start of 2020 with no idea about the upcoming pandemic and need for virtual catharsis. Through the years, we’ve grown and evolved, and it’s been so incredibly rewarding to connect with poets from all over the world.
-Tiffany Renee Harmon, Editor-in-Chief of Ephemeral Elegies
It feels weird to type “2024” – the last year was a whirlwind of change and it’s hard to believe that 2023 is already over. I had a new book published, I got married, and I moved to a new state. I’m hoping that 2024 will be a year of acclimation and quiet growth instead of being another year of big things.
So, what do I have planned for the new year?
What are your goals for the new year? Feel free to share in the comment section!
Thanks for reading,
Tiffany
Today is the day! My new thriller Crooked, is now available as an ebook, digital audiobook, paperback, or even a hardback! If you’re interested in purchasing it, click here!
Thanks to World Castle Publishing for publishing my book, and thanks to all of you for considering giving it a read!
-Tiffany Renee Harmon
It’s official! My new book Crooked – published by World Castle Publishing – is available for pre-order and will be released ONE WEEK from today on November 6th!
You can pre-order the kindle version here or the google play audiobook version here!
Interested in knowing more? Here’s the official description of this thriller: After hacker Vivienne Steele is caught by the FBI, she is given an ultimatum – go undercover to infiltrate a corrupt corporation or spend 15 years in jail. With nothing to lose, Vivienne accepts and is thrown into a world of lies and deception where the line between good and evil is constantly blurred. When a series of mysterious text messages threaten to expose her, she sets out to discover the truth for herself and finds that the life she ran away from years ago may not be as far away as she’d hoped.
Thanks so much for your support and consideration! I’m excited about this one – it’s a bit of a departure from my first book, but it was a lot of fun to write!
-Tiffany
The publication date for Crooked is just over two months away!
Crooked will be published by World Castle Publishing on November 6th, 2023 – the pre-order link isn’t live yet but I’ll send an update when it’s available!
Here’s the teaser summary: After hacker Vivienne Steele is caught by the FBI, she is given an ultimatum – go undercover to infiltrate a corrupt corporation or spend 15 years in jail. With nothing to lose, Vivienne accepts and is thrown into a world of lies and deception where the line between good and evil is constantly blurred. When a series of mysterious text messages threaten to expose her, she sets out to discover the truth for herself and finds that the life she ran away from years ago may not be as far away as she’d hoped.
-Tiffany
Spring has ushered in warmth, renewal, and lots of amazing poetry! Here is what’s been going on at Ephemeral Elegies this spring:
May 2023
April 2023
March 2023
A big thanks to all the wonderful poets who have submitted their work! I love being a part of such a great community, and we’re always looking to add more new and emerging poets. If you’re interested in submitted your own work, check out our Submission Guidelines.
Thanks for reading,
Tiffany
Ephemeral Elegies is still going strong! It’s been an honor to work with so many great poets already this year, so I wanted to share links to the 1st Quarter Poems:
March 2023
February 2023
January 2023
If you’re a new and aspiring poet, submissions are always open. Learn more about the submission guidelines here!
Thanks for reading ,
Tiffany
This has felt like the longest winter ever. The excitement of all the upcoming changes coming this summer are making the seasons pass so slowly. But while I wait, I’m trying to grow this spring by embracing my hobbies and spending lots of time finding emotional and mental renewal in the small, beautiful moments of life.
This is my new pet, Pearl the half moon betta fish. He keeps me company while I tend to my houseplants, draw, bake, and knit. It’s nice to have a little friend to take care of. Side note: if you have any tips on how to safely move a betta fish from Ohio to Missouri, please do let me know in the comment section because we’re brainstorming already!
It’s been so long since I posted to my website, and I thought it was about time to check in. So what have I been doing in my absence? I’ve been living!
Relationships take up a lot of time, and the last few months have been filled with so much growth and happiness. Right before New Year’s Eve, my boyfriend requested an upgrade to fiance and I said yes!
I’m looking forward to all the new adventures and growth opportunities in 2023, including getting married and moving to a new state. As a person with a lot of anxiety, I expected so many changes to be terrifying, but they haven’t been because I have the most supportive partner in the world and I get to borrow so much of his strength whenever I need it.
On a more professional note, Crooked is still slated to come out in 2023! The editing process has been pushed back a bit so I don’t have an exact date to share, but I’m so excited to have found a home at World Castle Publishing. They’ve done a fantastic job with the cover art, and I am looking forward to our continued partnership beyond this first book.
This is also our third year with Ephemeral Elegies, a confessional poetry journey. It’s been an honor to build relationships and connect with so many new and emerging poets. We’ve been able to expand to three poems weekly, and it’s been a fun journey with this project.
And last but certainly not least, there are some new projects in the works! There may be a poetry collection surprise by the end of 2023, and stay tuned for information on two new book series (both mysteries – one cozy and one more traditional).
Thanks for reading! I can tell 2023 is going to be a great year, and I’d love to know what some of your goals are for the year – feel free to share in the comment section!
— Tiffany Renee Harmon
Tiffany Renee Harmon 