In a time when so many are searching for meaning, Church of Shadow and Light is both solace and challenge—a reminder that the divine is always present, in the shadows as much as in the light. www.wayfarermagazine.com/p/unbound-he...

"They left a place where they felt unsafe and are now barricaded in their home because the very place where they hoped to find safety is abducting them."

Forthcoming April 6th: PROMISES TO KEEP by Matthew E. Henry (@mehpoeting.bsky.social). This must-read poetry collection explores the fear and trembling and doubt required to have faith in ourselves, each other, and whatever forces may be guiding our steps. 📖 Pre-order now: wayfarerbookstore.com

People are always ready to donate to $ for food. For reasons that don't always make sense but seem v. American to me, they're less willing to donate to help make rent But that's what families targeted by ICE in MN need right now: $ to make rent when they can't leave to work givebutter.com/nhn2026

If my writerly friends and followers could help spread the word, by interacting with this post I would appreciate it 🙏🏾 #writingcommunity #writers #authors #teachers

“What Happened to Icarus,” my next book, is now available for pre-order: www.wayfarerbookstore.com/product/what...

Celebrate your wins, even if nobody else does. Especially if nobody else does. Poem from #coldspringhallelujah

Are you feeling increasingly weary or anxious, especially as the cycle of negative headlines can often seem relentless? These books are filled with hope and encouragement to help you restore your soul, practice self-care, and find glimmers of joy. blog.broadleafbooks.com/restore-your...

from #justwildenough available now via @wayfarerbooks.bsky.social

Thanks for the feature, Living Lutheran.

@heidibarr.bsky.social 's new collection landed in the midst of spring today! So much wisdom. #poetry #wisdom #mystery

New from Wayfarer Books! Church of Shadow and Light by Heidi Barr! A contemplative poetry collection exploring duality, nature, and the sacred spaces between. For those drawn to quiet beauty, resilience, and the poetry of not knowing. bit.ly/3EaII0k @heidibarr.bsky.social #WayfarerBooks

Out today from @wayfarerbooks.bsky.social #churchofshadowandlight

Church of Shadow and Light is out tomorrow. Get a copy or five from @wayfarerbooks.bsky.social heidibarr.substack.com/p/coexisting

Look. The world we're living in right now can be mighty challenging when it comes to creative work. But truly, we need your art right now. Here are some small ways to focus that will keep you moving forward on the work that matters to you. (thread)

from #justwildenough available via @wayfarerbooks.bsky.social #equinox

Dig down, it's in there. Pro tip: go to the roots. #12tinythings

Some recipes for healing via @wayfarerbooks.bsky.social

“You are a rare bird, easy to see but invisible just the same.” Nine rules for the Black birdwatcher, from J. Drew Lanham. https://buff.ly/4i8GEEu

“Teaching and learning, above all else, are a reflection of—and recursively reify—a worldview.” Read and learn more from Reimagining the Classroom and the Imaginari Fellowship: open.substack.com/pub/theocosm...

From Just Wild Enough, available now: bit.ly/3FxU6jX from @wayfarerbooks.bsky.social

So I’m going to keep looking for the beauty that’s still there in the frigid air; the peace that’s hovering just under the static; the healing available when ordinary things are not overlooked. Please feel welcome to join. heidibarr.substack.com/p/looking-fo...

May the week ahead include enough of whatever it is you need the most.

from #collisionsofearthandsky @broadleafbooks.bsky.social

📢 New Release! ✨Under the Stars of Turtle Island by Rebecca Dietrich is here! A powerful collection of poetry exploring love, grief, cultural heritage, and colonization, weaving personal and historical narratives across Turtle Island. 📖 bit.ly/4jMTVUy #WayfarerBooks #Poetry #IndigenousLit

Because you never know when you might need a new story to get through the day. heidibarr.substack.com/p/lisas-moun...

Somebody somewhere Needs an endless old road Filled with flowers today

My (very early) author copies of #churchofshadowandlight arrived today. 9 books in, it remains astonishing that I have the privilege of offering my work to others in the form of a tangible book. preorder now, which is a great help for a small indie press such as @wayfarerbooks.bsky.social

....look for the flickers of shadow and light, bear witness to what is happening around you, help somebody else when you can, and accept aid when you need it. heidibarr.substack.com/p/flickers

Page 56 in #justwildenough #peace #spacebetweenstories

The capacity to notice and respect the gaze of an owl might just be some of the world’s best medicine.

….when things seem too big—go small.

Sound advice via the latest print issue of Wayfarer Magazine. @kashawntaylor.bsky.social @wayfarerbooks.bsky.social

May the journey ahead become yours, even if the origin wasn’t. (….) May the journey ahead find you bearing witness to the beauty that’s still present even in a burning world.

It remains to be seen how active I’ll be on yet another social media platform, so join me on substack where I tend to show up at least once a week.

Our Spring Poetry List is here! Celebrate the season with powerful voices & breathtaking words. Pre-order now and support indie artists directly. Your purchase helps us keep creating wild, inclusive spaces for poetry. Browse and pre-order: wayfarerbookstore.com #IndiePublishing #Poetry