Shanti Weiland

Eat Your Heart Out: True Love Ain’t for the Weak

There is a story of a saint in India named Mirabai, who lived in the 16th century. As a child, she saw a wedding procession outside her window and asked her mother who would be her bridegroom. Her mother humored the girl, pointing to a small statue of Krishna. “There is your husband! Gopala himself. … Read more Eat Your Heart Out: True Love Ain’t for the Weak

Lieutenant Yar on Vacay: Secret Longings and Writing the Death Scene

My mother used to go to a particularly woo-woo chiropractor in Malibu, CA. I tagged along one evening, and as we wound cliffs that overlooked the Pacific and into his long, gravel driveway, huge amethyst geodes glinting across his lawn. I never forgot this scene, not because of its beauty or because of the chiropractor’s … Read more Lieutenant Yar on Vacay: Secret Longings and Writing the Death Scene

Victorian Bad Boys and the Satisfying Murder of the Angel in Your House

They glossed over the whole bisexual aspect of Clarissa’s narrative and zeroed in on what they considered a crime. In their words, she had chosen money over love, and for that act, they could feel only disdain.Read more Victorian Bad Boys and the Satisfying Murder of the Angel in Your House

But That’s Not My Name

A co-worker called me a record-breaking number of variations of my name. “Shantaqua,” “Shantell,” “Chantal,” and then, one day, “Shania!” I had grown accustom to responding to any “Shh” sound that came out of this guy’s mouth, and so I turned around. He proceeded to ask Shania on a date. Read more But That’s Not My Name

Sister Nun

Sister Nun is available on Amazon through Negative Capability Press (April 2016)! Follow Sister Nun as she escapes over the wall of her convent (even though she has, in no way, been held captive) and read as she explores her identity, sexuality, and the path to enlightenment by wrestling alligators, vacationing in hell, and traveling through time … Read more Sister Nun

The Poets That You Meet

The Poets That You Meet features accessible poetry discussions, writing prompts, and interviews.

Online Enlightenment

Welcome to Online Enlightenment! On the first Wednesday of each month, this web corner publishes original poetry, art, or music that explores the notion of enlightenment. Click on the genres below: Music Art Poetry Submission Guidelines: If you are interested in submitting to Online Enlightenment, please email me your poem, visual art, or musical piece, including a paragraph … Read more Online Enlightenment

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