A Small Press Life describes both my creative philosophy and artistic path. I have chosen, as a writer of both non-fiction and prose, to create and publish solely in the Small Press world. This is a natural and very deliberate choice on my part, born of passionate principle,personality and proclivity. I support independent publications, mine and those of others. In so doing, I am following humbly and gratefully in the footsteps of many outstanding writers and poets.
As with Robert McAlmon or Ernest Walsh, I am not content to simply chase my unfettered muse: I like to include others in the ride. Living A Small Press Life is about taking matters into your own hands. It is embracing the necessity to jump in and get dirty, on behalf of yourself and others.-Mae.
A Small Press Life
Not just a blog, a philosophy
I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! Here is the link:
Elisa
funandfabulousness.wordpress.com/2012/03/09/versatile-blogger-awards/
Mae, thanks so much for visiting my site and leaving a footprint. I love your pieces in Fuel for my Jetpack, Mead for my Dragon.
It was my pleasure! I cannot take the credit for Fuel for My Jetpack, Mead for My Dragon, though. My other contributor, KM Scott, writes that series. I will definitely pass on your compliment.
Great blog. I agree with your philosophy too!
Aw, you’re very sweet. Thanks!
I love this. I really really love this. Getting dirty on behalf of yourself and others… I think that’s just great. Oh, and the name of your site, “One Track Muse” makes me smile. I am getting close to needing new books to read and when that happens, I will be back to find some delightful reads, I’m sure.
Thanks and have a great day,
Currie
Thanks so much, I appreciate the compliments. I am always good for a book recommendation or fifty! Have a wonderful day, too.
Sent a shout out your way
http://ohmymuse.wordpress.com/2012/05/14/the-very-inspiring-blogger-award/
Awwww, sweet! How unexpected. I’m blushing now. Thanks so much. I have a crazy schedule until Wednesday so it might be a day or two before I can post about it, but I definitely will!
HAHA! Take your time! It was mostly just to show appreciation for your posts brightening up my day. Congrats again and just get to it, when you can
I know, I know! I’m just such a stickler for promptness; guilt always gets the better of me. It will be up shortly, so I can sleep better tonight!
Thanks! As long as people aren’t totally bored, I’m happy.
Bravo! As a writer, I wish I had the guts to go through with this philosophy.
Thank you! It is difficult but entirely worthwhile.
You are loved my dear friend, please accept my gift for you here:
http://allaboutlemon.com/2012/06/03/more-recognition-awards-and-you-are-loved/
Thanks again!
You are loved my dear friend, please accept my gift for you here:
http://allaboutlemon.com/2012/06/03/more-recognition-awards-and-you-are-loved/
Dolly xoxo
Thank you so much! I will officially accept it soon, I promise!
Nice taste in quotes – odd compliment, rare skill.
Thanks-wonderful compliment, useless skill. In my case, an affinity for quotes is the symptom of a larger obsession with language.
That’s cool, bro.
I’m enjoying your blog.
Good luck with your goals!
I’m glad, and thank you very much!
Thank you for deciding to follow my blog. I hope you enjoy the posts. But I actually hope something else happens. I hope they support your life choices. I hope they encourage you to continue your pursuit of what you have outlined on this page. When we take matters into our own hands then we retain the power. We control the direction. We get to live with the terms of our liking.
Sorry to rant, but the older I get the more I am convinced most of us are doing it wrong. We seriously need to reflect on how we live our life and what choices we make in the process. Those choices have far reaching affects, even if it is only purchasing a pack of mints. Little decisions add up.
If you have a moment, check out http://www.homelessmuseum.org/. You may already be aware of this guy, Filip Noterdaeme, but he is turning heads with how he is taking art to the street. I am so captivated by what he is doing that we are rethinking many ideas and concepts at our company LifeRevelation.
Be encouraged!
You are welcome! Thank you for your kind words. I agree with every word of your ‘rant,’ so no apology is necessary. I would never have had the courage to do in my twenties what I am attempting to do now. It is a brave new world of my own making, and one I only wish I could have forged sooner. But better now than never.
I had never heard of the homeless museum, or its creator. I just spent a few minutes tooling around the site and am already quite intrigued. I have bookmarked it so I can return in a day or two when I have more time. Thanks for the link.
Great idea for a blog, and I love all your images. Total book fanatic as well. Love it!
Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind words!
hello! have a nice day ..I nominated you for the sunshine award visit my site and check it out
http://desi99ner.wordpress.com/2012/09/10/250/
Aw, thanks bunches!
I love your background picture
Thank you for stopping by my blog. Cheers.
Thanks! It’s a photograph of Solita Solano and Djuna Barnes taken in Paris (1922). It is one of my all-time favourite images of writers.
You are welcome. I plan on stopping by your blog again soon.
ciao! luvFAB blog.
thebestdressup
Every month I choose 3-5 blogs to “spotlight” on my blog, and I’ve chosen Small Press Life as one of the blogs to feature for December. There is absolutely nothing you have to do on your end expect enjoy the “spotlight”. If you’d like to view the post, here is the link:
http://nmnphx.wordpress.com/2012/12/01/december-spotlight-awards/
Thank you so much. What an unexpected and lovely way to start the weekend! I appreciate it a lot.
I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award, if you’d like to participate, have a look! http://www.booksatmiddlemayfarm.wordpress.com
Thank you so much! We are honored to participate. Thanks again.
I hope you’ll be pleased to know that I have nominated your blog for the Blog of the Year Award 2012. If you choose to participate, you can read more about the award here:
http://marciameara.wordpress.com/2012/12/08/wow-another-award-tis-the-season/
Congratulations on having such a great blog!
Hi there,
I’ve just nominated you for a 2012 Blog of the Year award. Cheers and Happy Holidays!
http://nmnphx.wordpress.com/2012/12/30/a-3-star-blog/
I’ve nominated your blog for the Super Sweet Blogging Award -
http://ourmulticolouredlife.com/2013/01/02/luck-or-talent-a-little-from-column-a-and-a-little-from-column-b/
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Hi Alicia, sorry for contacting you this way in regards to my giveaway – I couldn’t send you a pm on fb…would you be so kind to send me your postal address to: salem.nadine@gmail.com. I am off to London (as you may know
) but as soon as I am back I will have the note book sent out to you!
Take care love and speak soon!
Will do! Just so you don’t think it is spam, the e-mail I will contact you with is: onetrackmuse@gmail.com.
No, worries. I love anticipation; it is one of my favourite activities. Yes, I figured that you were about to jet off to London. Have fun, and be safe! Thanks again.
I nominated you for an award and you don’t have to fill it out if you don’t want to. Basically I just wanted to share with others that I enjoyed your site and appreciate you being a follower of mine. Here’s the link if you want to check it out: http://ohmymuse.wordpress.com/2013/01/15/award-blog-of-the-year-2012/
First of all, thank you so much! I really appreciate it. As a funny aside, I “liked” your post (after reading it, I swear) and didn’t even see my own name/blog on there! I am so out of it with the ‘flu, that is my excuse!
HA HA! I have days like that too, especially when I’m sick. I really do hope you feel better soon and it was my pleasure nominating you. You and your site deserve it. I really enjoy your posts!
Thank you so much!
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I love it when my reader shows a new post of yours. As such I have nominated you.
Totally awesome.
Aw, thank you twice over! You have made my day. I will accept in the next couple of days.
ciao! two awards for your most deserving luvFAB blog.
don’t feel compelled to accept or decline. http://thebestdressup.com/2013/03/02/awards
thebestdressup
Thank you, I appreciate the nominations!
Hi!
I have nominated you for The Sunshine Award!
http://ariesgrlreview.com/2013/03/03/the-sunshine-award/
Have a wonderful day!
~Ariesgrl
Aw, thank you so much! I am honored.
Love your background picture – I wonder what they are talking about….
Thanks! Well, since it is Djuna Barnes and Solita Solana I’d like to think they are engaging in steamy literary gossip…
I would like to nominate you for an Inspiring Blogger Award. Details can by found here: http://melissafrybeasley.wordpress.com/awards/ Congratulations and enjoy!
Thank you so much. I am honored!
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Hi Maedez,
Tagged a while ago, just finished it and tagging YOU. Lol. See here: http://archaicsugar.wordpress.com/2013/04/09/i-was-tagged-now-tagging-y
Yay, I’m game! It will probably be a week before I get to it, but I will definitely participate.
COOL!!!!!! *Yay!!!!*
an inspiring and thought provoking ‘about’ page
Thank you so much!
Honestly, I adore this all so much. Please continue everything you are doing Mae, it’s not just admirable in principle.
Thank you so much. Your comment seriously just made my day.
You’re most certainly welcome.
I nominated you for the Shine Award as I really love your blog. See my blog post Shine Award for details of the award and how to continue!
Kind regards
coolteenreads
http://www.itsateenagelibrarything.wordpress.com
Thank you! I am honored. I will check out the award details in a day or two.
You’re welcome.
I’ve just nominated you for an award! Go check it out http://wp.me/pN3Y2-4U!
Thanks! I will check it out in the next couple of days.
Maedez, It’s been a while…I’m still not fully back online with MM, but I have just had a book published by The Blue Hour Press. I know I’m still alive enough to type, but I was wondering if you might be interested in reviewing it. It is poetry, of a sort anyway. Feel free to decline…but if you’re interested have a look at philipvermaas.com or http://www.facebook.com/BetterCigarettesAndOtherPoems
I will answer your email.