Thom Francis, Author at Albany Poets

Tammy Lopez Wins the First Nitty Gritty Slam

Posted by Thom Francis | Sep 4, 2020 | Videos

On Tuesday, September 6, 2011, the Nitty Gritty Slam series began at Valentine’s in Albany and Tammy Lopez walked away with the win.

The 3rd Annual Albany Book Festival

Posted by Thom Francis | Aug 22, 2020 | Events, New York State Writers Institute

The NYS Writers Institute’s 3rd Annual Albany Book Festival will be held Sept 10 – 24 with all events taking place online, free, & open to the public.

Stand Up! Speak Up!

Posted by Thom Francis | Jun 4, 2020 | Call for Submissions

This is a time where everyone needs a venue to be heard and we want to help share your protests and sadness, your dreams for equality, and hope for the future.