The Muses Among Us: Eloquent Listening and Other Pleasures of the Writer's Craft

The Muses Among Us is an inviting, encouraging book for writers at any stage of their development. In a series of first-person letters, essays, manifestos, and notes to the reader, Kim Stafford shows what might happen at the creative boundary he calls "what we almost know." On the boundary's far side is our story, our poem, our song. On this side are the resonant hunches, griefs, secrets, and confusions from which our writing will emerge. Guiding us from such glimmerings through to a finished piece are a wealth of experiments, assignments, and tricks of the trade that Stafford has perfected over thirty years of classes, workshops, and other gatherings of writers. Informing The Muses Among Us are Stafford's own convictions about writing―principles to which he returns again and again. We must, Stafford says, honor the fragments, utterances, and half-discovered truths voiced around us, for their speakers are the prophets to whom writers are scribes. Such filaments of wisdom, either by themselves or alloyed with others, give rise to our poems, stories, and essays. In addition, as Stafford writes, "all pleasure in writing begins with a sense of abundance―rich knowledge and boundless curiosity." By recommending ways for students to seek beyond the self for material, Stafford demystifies the process of writing and claims for it a Whitmanesque quality of participation and community.

Stafford, Kim

Literature & Fiction

University of Georgia Press

From 1942 to 1945, William Stafford was interned in camps for conscientious objectors for his refusal to be inducted into the U.S. Army. Stafford's memoir of these years offers a rich glimpse into a little-known aspect of World War II and a fascinating look at the formative years of a major American poet.

Down in My Heart: Peace Witness in War Time (Northwest Reprints)

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

Oregon State University Press

Entering the Grove by Stafford, Kim (1990) Paperback

Science & Math

Nature & Ecology

Peregrine Smith Books

Book by Stafford, Kim, Braasch, Gary

Entering the Grove

Braasch, Gary

Gibbs-Smith

Wind on the Waves is a collection of fifty-two stories that embody the beauty, mystery, and allure of Oregon’s magnificent coast. Written by award-winning author and poet Kim Stafford, these wonderfully written vignettes celebrate the people, towns, wildlife, culture, and natural beauty of one of America’s most rugged, beautiful, and enchanting coast lines. Wind on the Waves evokes the feelings of wonder and joy, the miracle of existence, the significance of humanity―and its insignificance compared to the power of the sea. Being open to the world is a gift―one which Kim Stafford has shared so well. These words from one of Oregon’s most influential writers are the song of life sung on the stage of the shore, and the wind, and the waves.

Wind on the Waves: Stories from the Oregon Coast

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

WestWinds Press

Wind on the Waves is a collection of fifty-two stories that embody the beauty, mystery, and allure of Oregon’s magnificent coast. Written by award-winning author and poet Kim Stafford, these wonderful vignettes celebrate the people, towns, wildlife, culture, and natural beauty of one of America’s most rugged, beautiful, and enchanting coastlines. Wind on the Waves evokes the feelings of wonder and  joy, the miracle of existence, the significance of humanity—and its insignificance compared to the power of the sea. Being open to the world is a gift—one which Kim Stafford has shared so well. These words from one of Oregon’s most influential writers are the song of life sung on the stage of the shore, and the wind, and the waves.

Literary

A collection of new and selected poems by Kim Stafford.

A Thousand Friends of Rain: New and Selected Poems 1976-1998 (Carnegie Mellon Poetry)

Poetry

Carnegie Mellon Univ Pr

A Thousand Friends of Rain: New and Selected Poems 1976-1998

A Thousand Friends of Rain: New and Selected Poems 1976-1998 (Carnegie Mellon Classic Contemporary)

Carnegie-Mellon University Press

Children in foster care are often misunderstood and unheard. "When Will I See My Family?" shows Alex and Derek's first twenty-four hours in foster care. The book creates normalcy for children and provides comfort to know they are not alone when placed in a home. 
If you're welcoming a child into your home, the story can spark conversation and shed light on the experience of being placed into a foster home. This book will help you relate to a foster child in your life, whether you're a foster parent, sibling, teacher, neighbor, or friend.\nFrom the Author\nIn the four years as an active foster family I gained a lot of insight. Each foster experience was very eye opening and unique. I still remember having so many emotions when the children moved into our home. Most individuals have limited knowledge of what foster children go through emotionally, physically, and mentally. Therefore, it has become my passion and desire to increase awareness about the experiences of children in foster care and provide comfort to those entering care as well as to the families taking on placements.\nI want to thank those who have guided, encouraged, supported, and prayed for me throughout this journey. I want to send love to our nine foster children and many others who have expanded my worldview and gave me the courage to write this book bringing awareness to foster care. I hope and pray this book touches many lives.

When Will I See My Family?

Children's Books

Education & Reference

Christian Faith

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