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The MFA Residency

Blogging is actually kind of hard. I’m tempted to start over every few years. My interests change over time. So do my opinions. I’m not consistent. Sometimes I declare I’m going to do things one way, then I do them another way. Years ago, I wrote a blog post complaining about a boyfriend, or at… Continue reading The MFA Residency

My Writing This Week – Incorporating Writing Back Into My Daily Life

Holly crap, you guys! I have been busy and I haven’t posted any blog posts this week. I’ve actually been working on a few “more useful” blog posts, but I didn’t get them finished this week. I’ve also been using my time to write more throughout the week, because I know when I start the… Continue reading My Writing This Week – Incorporating Writing Back Into My Daily Life

Publications

Sometimes I post my short stories on my blog. Other times, I submit the stories to literary journals and magazines. If a piece gets published in a journal or lit-mag, I'll link to the newer ones here. So far, I have not had much luck, but check back often because I hear it's my turn any day now.

My Opinions

My opinions are my own. I've blogged on this website since 2014. That's a long time. My opinions change over time as I learn new things.

Amazon Affiliate Notice

I'm an Amazon Affiliate and occasionally post affiliate links to products in my blog posts and throughout my website. I always disclose these links, just so there's no confusion. There's more information about this on my page about my privacy policies and disclosures.

My name is Eric Shay Howard and I live in Indianapolis. I’m a graduate student in an MFA in Creative Writing program. I teach middle/high school English/Language Arts. I have a Master of Business Administration, have edited literary journals, and have taught K-5 students through Americorps programs.

I blog about books, business academia, literary academia, my travels, job hunting, my new Apple products, rewatching Friends, rewatching Smallville, weird dreams I have, bad dates, package delivery issues, and other things. Lately I have been posting a few times a month. I like comments and attention. Read more on his About page.