The Binnacle Publication
I hate my garden nemesis a little less after learning the creative non-fiction tale of my armadillo exploits was chosen for publication in the spring 2011 edition of The Binnacle.
The Binnacle’s editor, Gerard NeCastro, said he enjoyed my work and I should be proud because they received nearly 500 submissions for the edition and selected about thirty for publication.
Am I proud? Yes. This is my first non-fiction publication. (My shoulder might hurt a little from bending my arm backwards to pat myself on the back.) The piece will be published in The Binnacle’s print and e-book editions, as well as a limited presentation and audio presentation on their website.
The Binnacle’s spring edition will be ready around May 16th. To purchase a copy and read a new, longer version of Dirty Hands, go here.
I almost hope my armadillo comes back this year. If he does, I might name him—perhaps Arnie or Alex. Or maybe I’ll just stick with asshole.
Keywords:
In this strong and vulnerable collection of poetry, the poet spins out a thoughtful imagery of innocence and culpability, for (and of) "the users and the abused". Jules Jacob inhabits a dichotomous world, and with delicate magnetism, draws us into it, in each poem. ”
—The Glass Sponge Endorsement— Dr. Harrison Solow, Pushcart Prize winning writer, author and university professor
About Jules
Julie "Jules" Jacob attended the University of New Hampshire, Colorado State University and The Horticultural Therapy Institute. She’s a Horticultural Therapist, and child advocate for CASA of Southwest Missouri. Jules lives in the Mark Twain National Forest...
Connections
Causes Jules Jacob Supports
Missouri Court Appointed Special Advocates Association, American Horticultural Therapy Association, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, National Jewish...
Jules’s Favorite Books
The Fountainhead, The Lost Get-Back Boogie, Cutting for Stone, The Botany of Desire, Handbook of Poisonous and Injurious Plants, A Stained White Radiance and...
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Congratulations Again!
Wunderful. Wunderful. You are doing great!
Wunderful
Sue,
You make me smile...in a wunderful, wunderful way. Thanks for your support.
Jules
Reiterate Sue's comment-go
Reiterate Sue's comment-go girl go. m
Going??
Mary,
Thank you for your reiterations of Sue's congratulatory comments.
;)
Jules
Great news, Jules.
Great news, Jules. Congratulations! I like your closing lines on the new name for the dillo--You are one funny woman! :)
Funny
Rebbecca,
Thank you.
It's ironic but many people who inhabit my everyday life don't see my words or get my humor.
I didn't realize what I was missing in regards to a literary community until I found one. I'm happy you're part of this writer's support system.
Jules
Use Ben Gay on that shoulder
Hey Jules, catch the little asshole, split him down the stomach, throw him on the grill (shell side down), add salt and pepper and you've got O'Possum on the half shell. Congrats again. You better get used to that sore shoulder.
O'Possum on the Half Shell
John,
O'Possum on the half shell? I'm still laughing about this comment! I think you better write an expanded article abour grillin' dillo or something quick because it's hilarious.
You're onto something and thank you.
Jules
Man Eatiing Food
Hey Jules, ironically the first blog I wrote on REDROOM was entitled Man Eating Food and it was about possum on the half shell. February 16, 2001. It was short and to the point. I just wanted to throw something out there, being a new member of REDROOM.
Dillo on the Half Shell
John,
I found your first blog. It's funny and a great idea if it tastes good.
Wonder what armadillo tastes like? (I'm not volunteering to be the taster, though.)
Jules