Huge congratulations to Monica M. Hall, host of our Writers’ Night, South in Pueblo, on her very first publication! Her moving essay, “The Unending Audition,” is featured in the new anthology SPEAK UP AGAINST STIGMA: WOMEN BREAKING MENTAL HEALTH SILENCE, Volume 3 (Written Hope Publishing, May 2026). Drawing from her […]

Hello, Dear Writers,  If you’ve followed my posts for Writing from the Peak or my personal blog, you already know I love sitting down with other authors to talk about their writing process. The six‑year‑old me who wanted to be like April O’Neil would be ecstatic to know I’m out […]

Congratulations to Tom Mowle! His nonfiction Iraq War book, CHAOS IN THE GREEN ZONE: MY TIME AS AN IRAQ WAR STRATEGIST, recently released from the University Press of Kansas. He will celebrate with a book signing on July 11th at Barnes and Noble Briargate in Colorado Springs. ABOUT THE BOOK:  […]

Hello, Dear Writers, For this month’s Throwback Tuesday, we’re revisiting a thoughtful craft reflection from longtime PPW member Debbie Meldrum—one sparked by Emma Donoghue’s unforgettable novel Room. Debbie digs into what storytellers can learn from the book’s bold point of view, emotional complexity, and meticulous research, offering insights that remain […]