“My River” published in SLWG 2025 Anthology jansmatters.com, February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 My essay entitled “My River” is included in the 2025 St. Louis Writer’s Guild Anthology, launched today Feb 14, 2025. Links to eBook and paperback below. All proceeds support the good efforts of the Guild. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... Related Essays, Flash Fiction, Poetry essayGreatrivers GreenwaySLWGSt. Louis HistorySt. Louis Writer's Guild
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