Let’s Talk Book Reviews

On November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 By Scott HolstadIn Blog/Blogging, Book Reviews, Poetry, Publishing, Writing1 Comment

Let's Talk Book Reviews -- It's time for me to get back to 'em in earnest!

Some Arbitrary Pics from My Poetic Journey

On November 7, 2022November 9, 2022 By Scott HolstadIn Blog/Blogging, personal, Poetry, Publishing, Readings, Signings, Promotion, Media, Writing2 Comments

I thought since I've had a seriously varied writing career encompassing five whole decades, it might be fun to post a few random photos (zany, crazy, wacky?) with no real agenda in mind. Just whatever I find, and perhaps a brief blurb on a couple to explain...

More Scott C. Holstad Quotes Found in Pop Culture During 2022

On November 2, 2022November 9, 2022 By Scott HolstadIn Culture/Commentary, Poetry, Publishing, Readings, Signings, Promotion, Media, Writing1 Comment

Before diving into the topic at hand, I just wanted to mention a couple of things. A) I "had" to change this site's theme, look and feel as the theme I've been using for far too long is basically dead. I finally went through with it today and I'm pleased at how seamless it was, …

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TODAY: 65 Halloween quotes that are sure to send chills down your spine

On August 11, 2022November 3, 2022 By Scott HolstadIn Poetry, Publishing, Writing3 Comments

On Monday, August 8, 2022 -- just three days ago -- the TODAY Show had a themed party atmosphere for its show: a holiday celebration of Halloween. Aside from the minor confusion of this show preceding the holiday by over two months, I was all in because it's always been one of my favorite holidays, …

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Scott C. Holstad’s TOP Subject Rankings in Open Library

On June 19, 2022July 8, 2022 By Scott HolstadIn Poetry, Publishing, Writing1 Comment

I was surprised to learn I'm the #1 "Most Prolific Author" in 14+ diverse topics/categories in Open Library's 2 million titles. I wondered what they were. Here they are! (God, what does this say about me?)

A Review of Marilyn Kallet’s How Our Bodies Learned

On April 26, 2022November 13, 2022 By Scott HolstadIn Book Reviews, Poetry, Readings, Signings, Promotion, MediaLeave a comment

Marilyn Kallet: How Our Bodies Learned How Our Bodies Learned by Marilyn KalletMy rating: 5 of 5 stars Superb. Everything Marilyn Kallet produces is consistently at the very highest levels of quality and craft, something one can say about few others. Indeed, if there is one certain area where you can count on inconsistency, I'd …

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Have Some Caffeine!

On April 2, 2022 By Scott HolstadIn Poetry1 Comment

I've been crazy busy the past five weeks and haven't had a chance to get online very often, but one thing I've been able to make a little time for is finally unpacking some boxes that have been in storage for the past few (okay, many) years while trying to find old contributor copies of …

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An Announcement Regarding Some Of My Books

On February 23, 2022November 9, 2022 By Scott HolstadIn Poetry, Publishing, Readings, Signings, Promotion, Media, WritingLeave a comment

Announcement! Some of my out-of-print books will soon be available for purchase again. Watch here for more info. Also, TREATS! Screenshots of some pirate sites ripping me off & a slideshow of over 20 of my books, textbooks & anthologies for people to amuse themselves. Hey, some of the covers are pretty funny!