Mike Cullinane Member Member since 2023

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Mike Cullinane is the author of a poetry chapbook titled “Rescue Dog Hejira “ published by Moonstone Arts Center and has frequently contributed to their poetry anthologies. In addition, he has contributed the Art Box’s ‘Harvest of Thought’ podcast and has been published in The Galway Review, Sad Girl Diaries and Failed Haiku.
His photographs have been published in The Sunlight Press and he self publishes a periodic series titled “Today’s Still Life” on his LinkedIn profile.
When he’s not writing or taking photographs, Mike spends most days as the project manager of his own life supporting family and friends as needed while being mentored by his Grandson.

Location:: NJ

Mike Cullinane's Publication History

Oct 2026

The Galway Review published The Shade. of Resilience - Short Story

Oct 2026

The Sunlight Press published Photos and Visuals

Sep 2026

The Galway Review published 9-11-2026 Dedication

Aug 2025

Moonstone Arts Center published Rescue Dog Hejira

Interview with Mike Cullinane

Where do you prefer to do your creative work?

Typically at home

How much of a typical day (or week) are you able to dedicate to your creative work?

A few hours, here and there. Mornings are good; sometimes late at night so as to sleep well.

What makes you procrastinate when you could be doing your creative work? What are your strategies for finding focus?

The mundane responsibilities of life. Finding focus tricks: A long walk, viewing art, listening to music.

How do you celebrate your successes, such as acceptances? How do you handle rejections and other setbacks?

Success: share it. Rejection: Pout for only one day

How much time do you spend reading for pleasure or edification?

A lot

Where do you find inspiration?

Outdoors

What single creative achievement are you most proud of?

I played Professor Kokintz in my high school annual play. ;). "The mass of the nucleus was the greatest yet achieved!"

What advice would you give to a young, budding writer (or artist) with less experience than yourself?

Listen to Kris Kristofferson: "Don't let the bastards get you down."

For your first draft (or sketch), do you prefer analog or digital tools, or a mix?

Cursive

Do you incorporate generative AI/LLMs into your creative process? If so, how?

Nope

What is your favorite word and why?

Wont. A synonym for habit Edgar Allan Poe used in The Cask of Amontillado.

Last Updated: 12 Oct 2026