Dana Crandell
Bio
Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.
Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist
My poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity
Achievements (14)
Stories (320)
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Changing Times. Top Story - March 2025.
While looking for one of my stories on Vocal this morning, I noticed that my latest story was published 23 days ago. I was sincerely surprised that nearly a month has passed since I've submitted so much as a random thought here, much less a poem or story. It's been exactly a month since my last Top Story and that's really no surprise, considering. You gotta' write 'em to have them recognized, right?
By Dana Crandell11 months ago in Writers
I'm Coming Home. Content Warning.
Note: Please read the rather long Author's Note at the end for the origin of this story. Dear Mom and Dad, Home seems a world away as I write this, and I guess, in a way, it is. While I'm writing these words, though, word is going out that we will be stateside within a few days. We have one last task ahead of us and then our tour here in this country is done.
By Dana Crandell12 months ago in History
Glass Dolls. Top Story - February 2025.
Spoiler Alert: There aren't any here. One of the best things about writing on Vocal is the support that comes from brilliant creators. Then, of course, there's the privilege of reading their work. I've been a huge fan of L.C. Shäfer's writing since I was fortunate enough to find it here. Given that, it should come as no surprise that Glass Dolls was the first book in print by a fellow Vocal author I purchased.
By Dana Crandell12 months ago in BookClub
Smoke and Mirrors
The gray blanket lying over the coast began to rise, breaking into gigantic, airborne pillows that slowly wisped out of existence. The late morning sun gradually broke through, casting long rays through the darker clouds that snagged on the forested hills on the opposite shore.
By Dana Crandellabout a year ago in Photography
Quantum Spamativity
It's January 20th, 2025. Inauguration Day. Here in the Panhandle, it's 17 degrees F, with a chill index of -20. When I looked at my Google News feed this morning, I expected to see stories about those 2 items at the top of the list. As it turned out, the top headline was, “[Famous Scientist] Breaks in Tears "Google Quantum Chip Just Shut Down After It Revealed This" ~ Beyond Discovery.
By Dana Crandellabout a year ago in 01
Paul's Happy Little Accident
As a Bob Ross fan from long ago, I've always had a great appreciation for his concept of “happy little accidents,” in painting and in life. So, when I decided to write this review of Paul Stewart's poetry collection, The Accidental Poet, I couldn't help but borrow the phrase.
By Dana Crandellabout a year ago in BookClub
