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May 2, 2022
Mailbox Monday #681
Mailbox Monday has become a tradition in the blogging world, and many of us thank Marcia of The Printed Page for creating it. It now has its own blog where book bloggers can link up their own mailbox posts and share which books they bought or which they received for review from publishers, authors, and […]
May 1, 2022
Sunday, May 1, 11-3 p.m. in Washington D.C.: Literary Hill BookFest
Even when National Poetry Month in April ends, there’s still more poetry to be had! Literary Hill BookFest is on May 1 from 11 to 3 p.m. in Washington, D.C.’s Eastern Market. Address: 225 7th St. SE, Washington, D.C. The Literary Hill BookFest is an annual celebration of books and authors held each spring on […]
April 30, 2022
Virtual Poetry Circle: Mary Oliver
Hello Everyone! It’s National Poetry Month and in honor of April as National Canine Fitness Month, I’m going to share one of my favorite Mary Oliver Poems about dogs. I’m sharing one of my favorite poems about dogs: LITTLE DOG’S RHAPSODY IN THE NIGHT He puts his cheek against mine and makes small, expressive sounds. […]
April 29, 2022
Poetry Activity: Blackout Poems
Today, we’re going to try one of my favorite poetry activities: Blackout poetry. This is one of the easiest forms to create because it really just requires you remove the text of an existing piece by blacking it out. The text can be from a book, newspaper, magazine, or poem. You’re going to redact it, […]
April 28, 2022
Guest Post: Clarity in Poetry by Shoushan Balian, author of Through the Soul Into Life
Today’s guest post is from poet Shoushan Balian, author of Through the Soul Into Life. Check out the collection: “This abrupt jolt That rattled The realms of my faith Bent me, knocked me down To the ineffability of my resilience” A woman’s enigma and quest in search of herself and her power. Redefining her relationship […]
April 27, 2022
Winter at a Summer House by Mary Beth Hines
Source: Purchased Paperback, 98 pgs. I am an Amazon Affiliate Winter at a Summer House by Mary Beth Hines, which toured in Winter 2021-22 with Poetic Book Tours, explores the evolution of a self-made woman from birth through her later years, enhanced by the water imagery of the undulating waves that affect our lives. This […]
April 26, 2022
Challenges While Photographing for Poetry: Himalayas by Jon Meyer, author of Clouds: love poems from above the fray
Today’s guest post is from Jon Meyer, author of Clouds: love poems from above the fray, which is a available digitally or as a coffee table book. Here’s a little more about the book: Clouds: love poems from above the fray features beautiful black and white photographs from around the world, paired with Jon’s reflective […]
April 25, 2022
Mailbox Monday #680
Mailbox Monday has become a tradition in the blogging world, and many of us thank Marcia of The Printed Page for creating it. It now has its own blog where book bloggers can link up their own mailbox posts and share which books they bought or which they received for review from publishers, authors, and […]
April 24, 2022
April 24, 4-6 PM: Local D.C. Event: Poetry Reading with Photopoetry by Gordana Gerskovic, Serena Agusto-Cox, and More
What: Poetry Reading with Photopoetry When: Sunday, April 24 at 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Foundry Gallery at 2118 8th Street NW, Washington, D.C. Two of my poems have been paired with Gordana Gerskovic‘s wonderful art. Come see the art and hear some great poems. Also featured: Fran Abrams Duncan Cleary Luther Jett Gregory […]
April 23, 2022
April 23, 4 p.m. EST: National Poetry Month Zoom Reading: Poets in the Blogosphere
I hope you’ll be available to register and listen in on Zoom on April 23 at 4 p.m. EST. I’ll be reading with some fantastic poets from the blogosphere. I was honored to be invited. Check out these wonderful poets: Luanne Castle Liz Gauffreau George Franklin Carla McGill Ken Gierke Merril Smith Robert Okaji Stephanie […]
