Two years ago this month, after a productive experience, I rejoined the senior ranks after two years on the Community Relations team. "The ^hats" as they are affectionately known, are headed by wonderful $Moonbeam13. Danielle, along with the generous recommendation of Bill `GeneratingHype, were instrumental in selecting me as a Literature Moderator in 2008. Since that time, I have been so blessed to be close to the apex of a very busy, close knit community. I have learned so many valuable lessons with this experience, and have never forgotten the impact it provided. Several deviants remind me everyday with their generosity of knowledge and artistic talents why I chose to be a Gallery Director/Moderator in the first place.

DeviantART has celebrated several changes since those earlier years, including new staff, new challenges and new opportunities that were presented to us. I was honored to be a special part of it for those few years, and to impact change in some way. One of the reasons I made the decision to volunteer my time on the Community Relations team was in the hope that I might be able to give important voices to those who could not always speak for themselves. I longed to ignite the same sort of passions for community and writing that I myself carried, towards a united goal, on some level. Unity within the communities has always been a fundamental goal for me. Throughout the years, these inspiring hopes have only grown – for I continue to keep darling `GeneratingHype's wisdom close to my heart. He was the beautiful soul who believed in me before I truly believed in myself. He noticed the tiny light beginning to shine, and helped pull me out of the darkness.

But – he was not the only one. I will always be deeply indebted to the amazing `StJoan, who was our team's strength, to !lovetodeviate, who was our knowledgeable core, and of course to both `SparrowSong and `fllnthblnk: for their many wisdoms and overall support during my time as a Gallery Moderator. And finally, to `Memnalar, who took the helm not long after I passed on the touch, and carried on with the heart that made our team the wonderfully committed one that it was. Not long after, I was humbled to receive the Deviousness Award from $chix0r for my hard work; when really the credit should go to all of us. I could not have achieved this tremendous honor without the unfailing strength of Ali, or the dedication of Bill, despite his illnesses…and so many others in the community that I love and strive to make a difference for. And without the fervent spirit of this community, I would not be here. As I celebrate my approaching seven years of deviousness, I remember my heartfelt efforts and appreciate what it took to achieve them. I recall with fondness those who have genuinely impacted me and helped make DeviantART my second home. My years here have been a blessing, and I am beyond grateful.


For those not as acquainted with me, my journal is a wonderful place to find some tidbits about what is going on in the Literature world. However, that being said, you will want to keep an eye out also for various other news postings from your Literature Community Volunteers, and please take a moment to add them to your watch, so you will not miss out on a thing! Oh, and do not forget about our own resident tweeter, *Lit-Twitter, who always does a fantastic job collecting several more tidbits for us in all things Lit. Scrolling down, you will also find information geared towards other contests, groups and other news various links all related to Literature, so be sure to check them out.

My monthly Ladies of Lit series officially arrived last August. At any time, if there is a literature female deviant that you feel merits a feature; please Note me. Along with that, I host a variety of group projects, a tri-monthly 30 Writers to Discover series, and the ongoing Writers Welcome Wagon.

Ladies of Lit Issue: Volume Twenty-One.
Keep an eye out for Volume Twenty-Two, coming out June 7th.
Latest Volume of 30 Wonderful Writers.  
Writers Welcome Wagon Project and Devious Writers Feature.
Do not miss your chance to meet and mingle with other writers.
A wonderful Resources and new Critique article courtesy of the #LitResources staff.
Get yourself Exposed, and read up on some tips for getting to know Deviants in Lit.

^thorns wants to read your Complaints and *Kneeling-Glory has a great New Challenge for you. Each month will being a new project/challenge!
Check out The Village Bicycle Project, and get to writing those prompts to earn rewards!      
*TheFoxAstronaut would like to share with you her Homemade Poetry Books for sale!
`innocencedied2nite wants you to walk a mile in their shoes, all art/literature is accepted.
=cassildra would like you to write a Ghost Story. The deadline is on May 31st.
=angeljunkie is hosting a Transgressions Contest. The deadline is also on May 31st!
#LitResources is hosting the Spring Time Revival Contest. Your deadline is June 9th.
#Life-On-dA is voting on Deviant of the Month, and both the lovely ^thorns and =CJWilde are up for nomination.

Within the community, there are several Literature chatrooms to visit that might be of interest to you. However, if you feel uncomfortable in these chatrooms, you might find what you are looking for in the revamped Literature Forums. There are also several critique and prompt groups available for use towards all of your Literature-related needs. Below, you will find just a small sampling of what the community has to offer you:       

#CRLiterature The official DeviantART Literature chatroom.
#Writersforlife Write, mingle, learn and keep writing for life.
#Writeroom Looking for tips, ideas and more, the Writeroomies are here for you.
#Cabal Srs bsns of literary discussion.

#CritiqueIt DeviantART's Quality Critique Club.
#Writers-Workshop Where the Writers Workshop Writing.
#ScreamPrompts Are You A Writer?
#HammeredPoetry Sick of clichés…Us Too.
#transliterations From One World to Another.

Throughout DeviantART, there are a number of resourceful news articles filled with features, contests and much, much more. Several deviants keep the literature community in the know with these articles. I am honored to present the crème of the crop, and invite you to fully explore what each article has to offer.

The Lit Gallery Volunteers' April Lit Daily Deviations. and Official CR Journal Updates.
^lightningmonkey's Lit Fortnightly, April 25th.
*IrrevocableFate Loves DA Lit! Contests, Various Groups, Workshops and More.  
*wyldhoney finds Writers With Promise.  
*DramiraTyRual presents Writers We Should be Reading.
~SadisticIceCream has Publishing Resources.
`apocathary also has a collection of Miscellaneous Resources.
~julietcaesar does as well in Her Journal.
`leoraigarath also collects Resources.
*Kneeling-Glory helps Litters old and new Break into Lit.
~Mahi-Fish shares a Handy Poetry Checklist.
~safia3 supports her Novelist Writers. And is always looking for suggestions!
`zebrazebrazebra brings us a new Acrostics Series with `BornBlitzed.
`BornBlitzed is all Lit Up.
*Kneeling-Glory's got an eye for those who are Demonstrably Deviant.
~SadisticIceCream answers questions about Publishing.
=pisatielnitsa puts the Spotlight on Literature.
`Jon-Law writes A Brilliant Writing Guide. Print it, read it, and save it. This is worth it.
=qpidity101 presents a monthly Lit List.
#LITplease interviewed the lovely ^Beccalicious.

With the official groups feature in full swing, there is a whole array of Literature groups to join and support. Below, you will have the opportunity to check out just a few of the newest ones on DeviantART. And, if there is a group not listed here that may interest you, you might want to check out the official Literature Group Hub.

#PoetryWritersUnity, #SimplyGoodPoetry, #United-To-Write, #Live-Write-Now, #Write-Original, #Right-Kind-of-Writer, #Superfictional, #dAUnitedWriters, #DuelWriting, #Poetic-and-Empowered, #the-writers-lair, #Lit-Visual-Alliance, #TenderPassion, #vicious-verse, #FlashFictionLives, #Heart-of-Poetry, #Poet-And-ThePendulum, #Heartwords, #Anthropology-of-Self, #iWriteAtNight, #Prompts-for-Poets, #FreeWords, #Writers-Paradise, #House-of-Playwrights, #TheCritiquables, #Unabashed-Words, #AWorldOfFiction, #Non-Fiction-Poetry, #Writers-Accepted, #Historical-Fiction, #DeviantLITERATURE, #Shelf-of-Friends, #BeautifulWritings, #RomanceWritters, #Reader-Insert-lovers, #EROTICA-WRITERS, #PromptMe, #LiterarySanctuary, #ThePoetryLounge, #NaPoWriMo2012, #Fictive-Lit, #FeelingsByPoets, #Literature-Cafe, #NovelShop, #LifesLiterature, #LonelyPumpkin, #Literature-Unleashed.
#InnerSanityAndChaos, #Write-Your-World, #Inspiration-Poetry, #The-Writers-of-dA, #Authors-Academy, #WorthyWriters.

--Any other Literature news that you would like to see in this reserved space? Note me.




If you stop by, and would like to begin your journey on my DA homepage, may I suggest starting here. Also, if you are new to DA and need further assistance, please feel free to contact me if you cannot find what you are looking for in the FAQ section found here.

My official DeviantART Prayer Support Log. If there is someone you know who is in need of support, do let me know at any time and I will add them to the log.

I like to support Literature here by adding literature clubs/groups to my watch. If I have yet to add yours, feel free to leave me a comment.

Who is serving the Literature Community and what can they do for you? Your Community Volunteers for Literature are listed below as follows. You can freely contact them at any time with your questions or concerns.

^Beccalicious
^lightningmonkey
^thorns

And, of course, here are some lovely stamps, to show your support!





Please stop by and feel free to join us, whether you are a writer, a poet, reader, or even a critic - we'd love to have you. We are currently accepting regular submissions and various pieces for our Workshops, so please show your support to these wonderful writers and stop by.

Looking to join a fun group which supports the exciting era of Abraham Lincoln by paying homage to his memory with fun panel discussions, Q and A sessions, book reviews and much, much more? Then #TheLincolnLegacy is the perfect place for you. Walks of all artistic life are warmly welcomed here.

#LungCancer-Awareness was created to bring awareness to a well-known cancer that has not only impacted the daily lives of the members of my own family – but so many others around us. Anything that you can do to promote awareness within your community can and will make a difference!

Looking for some of the latest news about your Daily Deviations or that news article you may missed over the course of the month? Well then, #LitResources may be the very place for you to catch up on all of the latest happenings.  

Everyone is welcome over at our group, And we realize that every writer has their own personality, interests, strengths and weaknesses, so we aim to provide unique pathways into the community for everyone. So go on - sign yourself up and get exposed over at #Expose-Lit.

Our judges at #TalentedWritersGuild are looking for your quality literature! So, if you have something that you feel will simultaneously move us, challenge us, and inspire us as readers - then we are the very group for you.

Looking for a delightful and positively charged environment to post your work and give others some encouragement and support? Then look no further than #ProjectPositivity.

I have added several updates to our local club #Indiana-Deviants, so if you are from Indiana, or just interested in Hoosier related news, please, by all means, join us! We would be more than happy to have you there. We are always looking to accept new submissions.