Chris PeppleOct 4, 20181 minUndefined...a poem for those who love and those who grieveA poem for those who love and those who grieve... Undefined what we feel is not always what we can understand… our hearts can carry grief...
Chris PeppleJun 18, 20181 minYour Little HandsIt broke my heart to see the pictures of young children crying at our nation's border--children taken from their parents at such a young ...
Chris PeppleMar 14, 20182 minStanding with the StudentsStanding with the students today: You are There I couldn't help myself- I washed your t-shirts again today hoping that maybe your blue ...
Chris PeppleMar 9, 20184 minLooking, SeeingFinally, I am publishing as a poet. My book, Looking, Seeing, was released this week. The first time I discovered my passion for writing,...
Chris PeppleNov 14, 20171 minThe WaitingThe Waiting I don’t remember what I was waiting for— maybe I was waiting for hearts to open, eyes to see, ears to hear … maybe hope to ap...
Chris PeppleJul 8, 20171 minSuite TI was honored to be a guest blogger on Suite T, the blog for Southern Writers Magazine. You can read my Suite T blog post here: Letting T...
Chris PeppleMay 31, 20172 minRedefining FamilyThe word “family” can stir up wonderful memories for many people. Thoughts of holidays with loved ones, family photos to celebrate one me...
Chris PeppleApr 13, 20173 minUnderstanding Domestic ViolenceWithout a Voice, a novel set in the 1840s, tells the story of Sarah, a young wife leaving domestic violence. She travels across three sta...
Chris PeppleApr 4, 20171 minComing soon: Without a VoiceI’m excited to be releasing my next novel in April 2017. WITHOUT A VOICE takes you on a journey across three states in the 1840s, traveli...
Chris PeppleFeb 9, 20172 minGetting to Know Your "Writer" SideSome things to think about as you write: What inspires you? Do you write best after being in a quiet location or after an afternoon out w...
Chris PeppleFeb 5, 20171 minTogether...Not AgainstI have enjoyed getting feedback from around the country on my latest poem. It was an honor to know how many people read this and were tou...
Chris PeppleNov 18, 20161 minFor HopeI walked through a very hard place in life this week. It was challenging. I turned to my poetry writing (not my normal writing style) as ...
Chris PeppleMay 4, 20162 minAre your characters alive?OK, writers, here’s a key question for you—are your characters alive? I’m not asking if you are writing about nonfictional characters. I’...
Chris PeppleApr 20, 20161 minWhat are your goals for self-publishing?Self-publishing can offer authors a quick and easy way to get books to market. It can be a dream come true for some writers, but a nightm...