Blending deep-sea lore and small town legends, THE BODY is sure to make you think twice before dipping a toe in the water.

A writing warm-up is a way to shake off any cobwebs that have gathered since you last wrote and and stretch your creative muscles before you tackle the big stuff. I mean, athletes do it, right? Dancers stretch before they take the stage, and any trainer worth their salt is going to stick their client on a treadmill to up their heart rate and get their muscles warm for the workout ahead. Why shouldn’t writers do the same?

Write&W(h)ine founder Lex Vranick sat down with author, editor, and blogger Loren Rhoads to discuss the Kickstarter campaign for her upcoming book Death’s Garden Revisited, a compilation of essays from cemetery enthusiasts explaining and celebrating their love for cemetery travel.

It’s a question I’m asked quite often. People see the #WriteAndWine hashtag floating around on Twitter or nestled in my social media bios and get a bit curious. What is that? What does it mean?