Experience has shown me over the past few years that if I share content on social media related to climate change, that I will get mostly zero responses (no comments, no likes and no shares). Is this the product of grotesque disinterest or an algorithmic silencing, I’ve never known. But that doesn’t stop me from … Continue reading Silence and chicanery will not help you.
Author: Portia D Sykes
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Atmosphere Press Interview
Willful Positivity (or, an antidote to chronic pessimism)
It’s true that I do not create copious amounts of content. I rarely post, blog or vlog. You can blame my Gen X age block. For me, the world is bigger than a computer screen and I abhor the undercurrent of narcissism that is intrinsic when inserting oneself into the InterWebs. Yet, I realize that … Continue reading Willful Positivity (or, an antidote to chronic pessimism)
New Book Reviews
Tis' the season for book reviews and Christmas orders. Here are two new reviews: one from OnlineBookClub.org and a second from BookLife Prize. I love and appreciate reviews from Readers, too! Feel free to add your viewpoints and critiques on GoodReads or Amazon. Muchos Gracias!!!! OnlineBookClub.org- The prose is excellent. Sykes is skilled at vivid … Continue reading New Book Reviews
Palm Sunday Sermon
While going through my old files, I found a sermon I had written and given in 2021 for the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango. I admit that I've been fighting ennui and depression for the past few months, so re-reading this definitely served me as a reminder of the good work I must still continue … Continue reading Palm Sunday Sermon
Upcoming Book Signing
Join me this Saturday, September 23, at Maria's Bookshop in Durango, CO from 6:00 until 8:00pm. I'll be in the Author's 'Parklet' with copies of EAT THE MOON: A CLIMATIC LOVE STORY TO SAVE THE WORLD. I'm looking forward to meeting new readers and others who are interested in advancing the climate change discussion via … Continue reading Upcoming Book Signing
Finally, some Hope
When I began writing EAT THE MOON: A CLIMATIC LOVE STORY TO SAVE THE WORLD in 2017, the White House had removed the American government's climate change website. There were many many reasons to be gloomy. Now, we have talks at the top to call for a global warming emergency. My church is devoting the … Continue reading Finally, some Hope
REVIEWS:
"Portia Sykes' debut novel has it all: drama, comedy, the people and color of the high desert Southwest, an important message about what the effects of climate change could do to Mother Earth if left unchecked -- even a little erotica. See what happens when two opposites attract as Saffron and Colton unite in their … Continue reading REVIEWS:
Today is Earth Day
And the wind is pushing Whipping Howling Grit in the air And whooshes in the ears Batten-down-the-hatches-kind-of-weather A True-Winnie-the-Pooh-Blustery-Day Weather Alerts wailing on phones “Beware zero visibility, Stop and pull over, Be safe.” Today is Earth Day With yellow sky full of western dirt, California and Arizona, Mexico and Japan, flying overhead, In my face, … Continue reading Today is Earth Day
Faith Versus Fear
Tomorrow is Earth Day. I have trees to plant, seedlings to transplant, and people to hug and cherish. My novel, EAT THE MOON: A CLIMATIC LOVE STORY TO SAVE THE WORLD, has been published for one year. My gratitude to all who have purchased, read, reviewed and shared my message of hope, love, peace and … Continue reading Faith Versus Fear
Portia D. Sykes 