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From the Archives: Children of God

This post was originally shared on Maundy Thursday, the commemoration of Gethsemane. During those evening hours, readers posted their reflections on the atonement of Jesus Christ. On this Good Friday, I invite us all to do the same. It’s a given that childbirth is painful. Even with the pain relief measures I’ve accepted each time, [...]

Last chance!

Our Spring/Summer 2011 journal issue, “Tetherings,” is going to press this week. If you haven’t subscribed to our print edition, or if your subscription has expired, now’s the time to get on board! You  must subscribe or re-subscribe by midnight on Monday, March 21 in order to receive this issue. Subscriptions received after this date [...]

Jackpot!

The Segullah journal is pleased to announce the results of our 2010 literary contests. We extend our congratulations to the honorees, and our gratitude to all the writers who participated. The winning entries will be published along with other noteworthy contest submissions in our Fall/Winter 2011 issue. We are now accepting submissions for our 2011 [...]

Thoughts on Jack Harrell’s A Sense of Order

A Sense of Order and Other Stories Jack Harrell Signature Books, 2010 Hardcover, 220 pages This isn’t a formal book review—more like a brief and somewhat elusive personal response. Writing a thorough review right now would be tricky, given my shortage of minutes and brain cells in the face of looming holiday chaos. More importantly, [...]

Blogging in Zion

My remarks from “Across Web Time, Cyberspace, and Blogging Disciplines,” a panel discussion moderated by Mormon Times columnist Emily Jensen at BYU’s Mormon Media Studies Symposium yesterday. Great to see those of you who attended! It may seem suspect to draw a connection between blogging and Zion. Blogging is often maligned–and sometimes rightfully so–as navel gazing, [...]

Be there.

I’ll be participating in two panel discussions at the Mormon Media Studies Symposium on Thursday, November 11 at 10 am and 1 pm. Abstracts for my gigs are below.  Check out other awesome possibilities in the symposium schedule.  See you there! Panel: “Mormon Media Studies: Across Web Time, Cyberspace, and Blogging Disciplines” Panel Moderator: Emily W.Jensen: MormonTimes.com [...]

On Halloween thievery

Some questions for all you Halloween thieves on this day of days: 1. Why does stolen candy taste much better than candy lawfully purchased? 2. What’s you’re preferred method of thievery? a. Carrying your own bag during trick-or-treating and claiming you have a sick kid/sibling/ niece or nephew back home b. Imposing an imperial candy [...]

Origin of the species

Mormons are named for the Book of Mormon. The Book of Mormon is named for the prophet/historian Mormon. The prophet/historian Mormon was named for the land of Mormon. The land of Mormon was named by a malevolent king. The land of Mormon is where one of the king’s wicked priests became a prophet. The land of Mormon [...]

Virgin lips

I was in ninth grade (late bloomer, me) and on a field trip to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. My friends and I attracted the attention of this guy, age sixteen or so, who had dropped out of school and spent his days hanging around the waterfront talking to people. A total loser, yes, but to fourteen-year-olds [...]

A confession.

So, last night the mutual kids had a Halloween carnival for the primary kids. I went to pick up my brood at the appointed time and the carnival was still swinging, so I went to find them in the cultural hall. I noticed that some kids were eating chocolate cupcakes. I wanted a chocolate cupcake. [...]

tick . . . tick . . .

Can’t believe the clock is moving this fast. This Friday, June 18, is the last day to register for Segullah’s Writing Retreat on Saturday, June 26th. The registration fee includes lunch, but if you want to come to dinner, that needs to be paid for separately. Registration for the creative writing studio is now closed; [...]

Powder Fresh

It looks and smells innocent enough, with its pale pink label and delicate scent. But that’s the whole problem. Yes, this is a post about antiperspirant. Specifically, about an antiperspirant scent that sends a particularly creepy mixed message: I’m a woman, but I smell like a baby. I’m talking about “Powder Fresh.”

DANCE WITH THEM on Amazon

We’re stoked about the enthusiastic response our new book has received in the month since its release. The title is now available for purchase through Amazon.com. GO GET ‘EM! If you hurry, you can be the first to post a review. And speaking of which: ~If you missed Catherine Arveseth’s glowing review in Meridian Magazine, read [...]

You know you want a free issue.

A free issue of Segullah, that is. In print. Delivered to your door. And I’m not talking about a back issue, people. I’m talking about a complimentary copy of our special-edition 5th anniversary issue, Inside and Outside Marriage, which will be rolling off the press this month. As part of our anniversary celebration, we’re giving [...]

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