Thomas Cannon

A Powerful Scene in Stranger Things The realization that individuals already possess the traits necessary for happiness is crucial. Struggles often stem from internal barriers, and embracing one's inherent strengths can lead to personal growth and fulfillment.

A Powerful Scene in Stranger Things

The realization that individuals already possess the traits necessary for happiness is crucial. Struggles often stem from internal barriers, and embracing one's inherent strengths can lead to personal growth and fulfillment.

Fight The Good Fights on Thoughts Writing new thoughts fosters healing and shifts our mindset, enabling personal growth through gratitude and positivity.

Fight The Good Fights on Thoughts

Writing new thoughts fosters healing and shifts our mindset, enabling personal growth through gratitude and positivity.

Contest Winner and Publication: “Lake 17” for Lakefly Writing Contest. (Nonfiction)

Lakefly 2026 Keynote Speaker Lakely 2026 is on the horizon, and we are delighted to announce poet and author G. Anthony as our keynote speaker. G. Anthony first attended Lakefly … Lakefly 2026 Keynote Speaker

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Overview & Tips of Writing Writing Tom Cannon @Tcbcannon Dixie Jarchow writing as Daisy Jerico Habits and Tips (many from writing conferences)  Find the best time for you to write.  Keep trying to make it a habit.  If you miss a day, you still get to be a writer. Keep some sort of journal, even if it is a word document to recycle writing you’ve deleted.

Overview & Tips of Writing

Writing Tom Cannon @Tcbcannon Dixie Jarchow writing as Daisy Jerico Habits and Tips (many from writing conferences)  Find the best time for you to write.  Keep trying to make it a habit.  If you miss a day, you still get to be a writer. Keep some sort of journal, even if…

Living In Their Parents’ Basement Our perceptions are not facts. We often get our views wrong. And yet, I also fear that there is an epidemic of young people that fail to launch. They do not support themselves and live with their parents. And perhaps it is true that many young people are weak and babied by their parents. Yet, I also wonder a couple of things.

Living In Their Parents’ Basement

Our perceptions are not facts. We often get our views wrong. And yet, I also fear that there is an epidemic of young people that fail to launch. They do not support themselves and live with their parents. And perhaps it is true that many young people are weak and…

Memorable Night of Storytelling at 602 Club Last night I went to a Story telling night at the 602 club in Appleton. The theme of the night was Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth. The night was highly entertaining and powerful. There is something so special about hearing someone telling their story and hearing it in person. The first person talked about his family’s motto of- Be normal when you are allowed to be.

Memorable Night of Storytelling at 602 Club

Last night I went to a Story telling night at the 602 club in Appleton. The theme of the night was Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth. The night was highly entertaining and powerful. There is something so special about hearing someone telling their…

Reflections on the Art of Resistance Poetry Show If you do not care about the harm we are doing, there is something wrong with you.

Reflections on the Art of Resistance Poetry Show

If you do not care about the harm we are doing, there is something wrong with you.

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2 poems published in Wailing & Gnashing, subs always open!

Vonnegut and Poetry

I’m excited to announce my books, will be promoted on @Smashwords as part of their End of Year Sale 2025 starting on December 8! Be sure to follow me for more updates and links to the promotion for my books and many more! #EoYSale25 #Smashwords #overdrive

Technocolor Coachroach Today I forgave myself.......for not reporting..... for feeling dirty, for believing his lies.....for thinking having my virginity stolen was something to be ashamed of Today i break the cycle.

Technocolor Coachroach

Today I forgave myself.......for not reporting..... for feeling dirty, for believing his lies.....for thinking having my virginity stolen was something to be ashamed of Today i break the cycle.

The Pilgrims Needed Welfare The pilgrims were failures. Losers. They were not ready for life and died (like dogs!) of sickness and starvation. The Wampanoag people came in and showed them how to survive. They fed them. The repayment, of course, was to end their way of life and dominate them. Which is bookended by the way many people have hatred for immigrants that come to our country for safety and stability.

The Pilgrims Needed Welfare

The pilgrims were failures. Losers. They were not ready for life and died (like dogs!) of sickness and starvation. The Wampanoag people came in and showed them how to survive. They fed them. The repayment, of course, was to end their way of life and dominate them. Which…

Chapter Break with Mary T Wagner Podcast Episode · Midwest Writers Room · 02/21/2025 · 28m

Sharing a FUN podcast I just "guested" on at MIDWEST WRITERS ROOM, where we talk about my latest book and my joyful journey as a writer. Now on iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple, Google and Amazon Music! @bookspotlight.bsky.social @profitableauthor.bsky.social

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Chapter Break with Thomas Cannon - Midwest Writers Room BIO:Thomas Cannon was raised on a small dairy farm in Wisconsin. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point. In 2021, he was named the inaugural P...

Looking for a podcast about books? The Wisocnsin Writers Association has a podcast- Midwest Writers Room. I was honored to be on and talk about my latest novel. #WWA #MidwestWritersRoom #Podcast #WisconsinAuthors
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Does Your Family Ignore Your Accomplishments? The narrator reflects on a conversation with their dad about writing a new book, "No More Ugly Girls." Despite the dad's caring nature, he becomes distracted, leading to an unfulfilling exchange. The narrator feels that their family is uninterested in their life, revealing discomfort with self-disclosure and a longing for recognition.

Does Your Family Ignore Your Accomplishments?

The narrator reflects on a conversation with their dad about writing a new book, "No More Ugly Girls." Despite the dad's caring nature, he becomes distracted, leading to an unfulfilling exchange. The narrator feels that their family is uninterested in…

Authors, Have you had publishers do this? I submitted my book to open books. They said they liked my book and wanted to set up a zoom. Here is what the email said I am pleased to convey news that we would be honored to publish your finenovel, and to that end I would like to schedule a Zoom conference withyou sometime next week, if possible, to discuss Open Books' publishing…

Authors, Have you had publishers do this?

I submitted my book to open books. They said they liked my book and wanted to set up a zoom. Here is what the email said I am pleased to convey news that we would be honored to publish your finenovel, and to that end I would like to schedule a Zoom…

@adobe.com it seems like the only way you make money is to hook people and do a subscription and then not cancel it month after month after month. You have taken hundreds of dollars for something that sucks

My Experience at WBOM Radio: Engaging with Local Poets On October 14th, I attended James Hamilton's radio show and open mic in Rockford, Illinois, despite initial hesitation. Engaging with local poets like Luke Welch and Denali was rewarding. The night featured powerful performances, including a moving poem on autism. The event highlighted the vibrant Rockford poetry culture and community pride.

My Experience at WBOM Radio: Engaging with Local Poets

On October 14th, I attended James Hamilton's radio show and open mic in Rockford, Illinois, despite initial hesitation. Engaging with local poets like Luke Welch and Denali was rewarding. The night featured powerful performances, including a…

Understanding Mental Health and Violence: Key Insights Here is a post on Facebook in response to the mass shooting at the Minneapolis Church “It’s a mental health issue. These kids are constantly fed affirmations that there’s nothing wrong with them and then they get medication to change their brain chemistry. Etc etc. It’s akin to telling a schizophrenic that you’re okay and yeas I hear the voices and sometimes see things that aren’t there.

Understanding Mental Health and Violence: Key Insights

Here is a post on Facebook in response to the mass shooting at the Minneapolis Church “It’s a mental health issue. These kids are constantly fed affirmations that there’s nothing wrong with them and then they get medication to change their…

Do You Love America True patriotism means supporting all citizens, including those struggling, to build a respectful and safe nation for future generations.

Do You Love America

True patriotism means supporting all citizens, including those struggling, to build a respectful and safe nation for future generations.

Self-Publishing vs. Small Presses Should you self-publish? Should you go with a small press? I have done both. With either of them, there are questions to ask. Questions to find the answer to about the small press publisher you are considering. The first question is to determine if they are legit. Google them and look at websites like Writers beware. I also recommend finding one of their authors and reaching out to them and ask them directly.

Self-Publishing vs. Small Presses

Should you self-publish? Should you go with a small press? I have done both. With either of them, there are questions to ask. Questions to find the answer to about the small press publisher you are considering. The first question is to determine if they are legit.…

Why Does She keep Going Back No More Ugly Girls discusses staying in harmful relationships due to subconscious scripts, emphasizing healing through awareness, therapy, and writing.

Why Does She keep Going Back

No More Ugly Girls discusses staying in harmful relationships due to subconscious scripts, emphasizing healing through awareness, therapy, and writing.

How Positive Thinking Lightens Life’s Burdens Positive thinking aids life improvement; each journey is unique, requiring self-compassion and perspective.

How Positive Thinking Lightens Life’s Burdens

Positive thinking aids life improvement; each journey is unique, requiring self-compassion and perspective.

Shattered by Thomas Cannon

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Vonnegut and Poetry Many write poetry after breakups to express emotions, discovering beauty in life and crafting stronger messages through rhythm and imagination.

Vonnegut and Poetry

Many write poetry after breakups to express emotions, discovering beauty in life and crafting stronger messages through rhythm and imagination.

The Truth Behind Freedom and Regulations Republicans claim less freedom due to regulations, but it's a fear tactic, not reality.

The Truth Behind Freedom and Regulations

Republicans claim less freedom due to regulations, but it's a fear tactic, not reality.

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Holistic Strategies to Move from Chaos to  Calm Most of us wait for a breaking point before prioritizing our well-being. But what if you did not have to? What if small, meaningful steps today could prevent long-term consequences of stress tomorrow? Above is one of the great concepts…

Red and black quote graphic framed by red oak leaves. This week's quote is from Laurie Halse Anderson: “I write from anger, I write from curiosity, and I write from confusion.”

Writing gives voice to the parts of ourselves that are heavy to bear. How has writing been cathartic for you? #writingcommunity #bookstagram #reading