Writing that rummages, reveals, and occasionally raids the fridge.
I’m Drema Drudge, a literary fiction novelist and poet who also keeps a blog here called Word Raccoon’s World. I write about the arts, reading, domestic life, the strange work of wrangling words, and everything in between.
This site is where I unapologetically think in public in pink, wearing glitter that is sometimes made of joy and sometimes pain.
My poetry and fiction have appeared in a range of journals, anthologies, and literary spaces, some of which you can find listed elsewhere on the site.
Word Raccoon is my alter ego and occasional co-conspirator. She shows up when the work gets strange, tender, or unruly, and she’s especially fond of glitter, occasional cursing, and Coke Zero. When she appears here, things may get playful, pointed, or both.
Gingersnaps may (read: will) be consumed.
Thanks for being here, and welcome to the den. Word Raccoon (WR for short) and I are glad you found us.
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Thanks for following The Light Ekphrastic! You should submit sometime. 🙂
Thank you for your kind offer. I will. 🙂
I heart art, too, and look forward to your posts 🙂
Thanks, Danni! That means a lot. I can’t wait to check out your blog as well. Welcome aboard!
This is fabulous, Drema! So proud of you!
Wow, thanks for stopping by, Kathleen. You do know I idolize you, don’t you? I’m fangirling (fanwomaning?)to have such an esteemed (and talented!) poet stop by.