by Byron Ballard | Apr 20, 2018
cover design by Stephanie Johnson My Wandering Uterus is a weird little miracle. It is a diverse treasure trove from women across the globe and from every walk of life, sharing what it means to travel while female. It came about because an article came across...
by Byron Ballard | Apr 12, 2018
Good evening, old friends. Festival season is gearing up and I will be on the road a lot this summer. As soon as I’ve heard from one more festival, I’ll post them all here. Maybe some of you will come find me when I teach in your neck of the woods. This...
by Byron Ballard | Nov 14, 2017
I volunteered for a few hours today at a local historic home, the Smith-McDowell House. It is set up with rooms indicative of the history of the family—a local and prominent one—and they decorate lavishly for Christmas. My young friend Jenna and I had the 1870s...
by Byron Ballard | Jun 12, 2017
o dear… So…today I had brunch with my friends Mia and John, and my work-wife, Star. Mia asked me if I had posted where I’ll be appearing for the rest of the year and I looked at her blankly. Recovering what passes for my composure these days,...
by Byron Ballard | May 22, 2017
This is a drive-by posting–there may be more later today. I’ve just returned from an intense weekend at Blue Ridge Beltane and am both relaxing and catching up today. I’ve created a Facebook page for all things Embracing Willendorf. Click on the...
by Byron Ballard | May 12, 2017
The books have arrived. I have three boxes of “Embracing Willendorf” that constitute the pre-publication sales (thanks to all who did that–it’s really helpful). I have a bunch of labels and a couple of good pens and will spend the afternoon...
