This is my author interview, with The Rumpus, 2018, where I talk about writing, process, and the importance of personal expression for women writers in today's world. I hope you enjoy it. Every race is a race against time. TOPICS COLUMNS LETTERS IN THE MAIL LETTERS FOR KIDS BOOK CLUB POETRY BOOK CLUB STORE TOTAL FREEDOM: A CONVERSATION WITH THERESA GRIFFIN KENNEDY BY FRANCINE RAFTEN December 14th, 2018 Gutsy: Showing courage, determination and spirit—also daring, fearless, undaunted, and intrepid. Portland author and poet Theresa Griffin Kennedy is gutsy. After my own career spanning more than four decades including television, talk radio, standup comedy, theater, and political campaign management, I’ve been called gutsy and can recognize it in others. Her fearless exploration into oft-avoided issues, her outspoken opinions that push the envelope, and her determination to contin...
What we write may offend, startle, move or inspire the reader to newer levels of thought, awareness, empathy or action. Sharing our writing can be for many people a terrifying proposition, and for others a source of becalming pride. This website blog contains a series of published articles and essays, interviews with journalists, police officers, and writers, and links to my three published books.