Coronavirus, Word Fest, and Your Writing Life
Due to the current CoVid-19 pandemic Word Fest 2020 will be cancelled. We do not plan to reschedule for this year.
Love and History: A Celebration of Black Lives and Black Poetry
Throughout history, black women in particular have had their sexuality built and distorted by white poets on many occasions. By incorporating eroticism into their work, these writers deconstruct the misconceptions of their sexual lives and assert their truth. Where once black people had been silenced and shamed for their sexuality, it has now taken the reigns of Modern Black Love poetry.
Interview with Francine Witte
Rebecca Schumejda interviews Francine Witte, the author of two full-length poetry collections, "Café Crazy" and "The Theory of Flesh".
Review: “The Doctor Will Fix It” by Bunkong Tuon
Rebecca Schumejda reviews Bunkong Tuon's new collection of poetry, "The Doctor Will Fix It", which is now available from Shabda Press.
The Bookshop Hunter: A Tour of Rensselaer County
James H Duncan visits Braveheart Books, Dog Ears Book Barn, Red Well Books, Troy Atrium Book Outlet, and Market Block Books in Rensselaer County.
Poets Speak Loud Featuring Mary Ann Murray
The Poets Speak Loud open mic series continues at McGeary’s in downtown Albany on Monday, March 30, with featured reader Mary Ann Murray.
Brass Tacks, February 18
Dan Wilcox made it out to the February 2020 edition of Brass Tacks, hosted by Nick Bisanz, at The Low Beat and files this report.
Housewife Tuesday: 51 and Done
Mary Panza is 51 and done - planning her future beginning with laser hair removal. Shooting for the moon as you all can see.
The Next Chapter: My 20 TBR for 2020
Don Levy noticed that some people are doing the 20 books in 2020 challenge, so he thought he'd give it a try.
DARK LANDS: Where Poetry Never Sleeps
About the New Book, Upcoming Appearances, and Even YouTube “Only in silence the word,...
Two Poems – Christopher Burton
Two poems - "Perfect Transcendence" and "Unspoiled Eden" - from the October 2019 Poets Speak Loud featured reader Christopher Burton.
Misfit Magazine #28 Now Available
Editor Alan Catlin announces that the 28th edition of Misfit Magazine is now live online at misfitmagazine.net: Issue No. 28, Fall 2019.
Call for Submissions: Planet Crisis Poetry Anthology
Editors Dwain Wilder and Bart White seek poems for “Planet Crisis Poetry Anthology” to address the planetary crisis unfolding around us.
