On the Write Path
Poet Alarie Tennille loved reading books and loved when her mother read her books that were a bit more challenging. The next thing she knew, she was writing her own stories.
Mama Made Me Lie
When Poet Alarie Tennille was a little girl, she hated the job of writing thank you notes each Christmas. Then she grew up and discovered it was good training for any fiction writer.
Overcome Stage Fright: Part II
In Part I, Alarie Tennille shared her techniques for coping with stage fright in those days and weeks before your presentation. Now it’s the big day. Alarie suggests ways to calm down and take care of yourself on that day.
Overcome Stage Fright: Part I
Alarie Tennille was shy until middle-age, when she needed to face down stage fright to take her poetry out into the world. She shares her tips on how-to-face-down a microphone and actually come to love performing.
Taking My Poetry Home
Poet Alarie Tennille made it back to Virginia for her first and so far only hometown poetry reading. Included is a video with excerpts from the event.
Where Do Ideas Come From?
Poet Alarie Tennille likes to take bold leaps in finding topics for poetry. The ideas don’t fall from the sky, she sails up to find them. Includes her poem Pencil in a Rare Interview.
Is It Done Yet?
How many drafts does it take for a poem to be done and ready for public tasting? Poetry Alarie Tennille has a few tips to share.
Home-Grown Memories
Poet Alarie Tennille celebrates the excitement of going back to her hometown, Portsmouth, VA for a poetry reading and book signing. Includes her poem Home Coming.