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Interview with Francine Witte

Dec 7, 2019 | Interviews | 0

Rebecca Schumejda interviews Francine Witte, the author of two full-length poetry collections, “Café Crazy” and “The Theory of Flesh”.

Upcoming Literary Events – Week of December 8, 2019

Dec 7, 2019 | Events | 0

We have another great week of readings, open mics, events, workshops, and slams in the area to celebrate the literary arts.

It’s a Festivus Miracle: Brass Tacks Returns to The Low Beat!

Dec 5, 2019 | Brass Tacks | 0

Come and celebrate the Holiday Season as the Brass Tacks Poetry + Spoken Word Open Mic series returns to The Low Beat on Tuesday, December 17.

Comedy Disguising Tragedy: A Beacon of Hope

Dec 5, 2019 | Event Reviews, NY Writer's Compendium | 0

New York State Writer’s Institute Director Paul Grondahl—a gracious host, as always—began the evening by asking Rushdie questions about his newest book Quichotte. The book is actually a remake of the classic novel Don Quixote, and is inspired by the idea of…

A Community Affair

Dec 4, 2019 | Event Reviews, NY Writer's Compendium | 0

She expressed how they shared interest not only in poetry but also in fishing. The emotion that she felt resonated to the audience so clearly through her work and how much the poems she shared meant to her.

Hudson River Coffee House 400th Open Mic

Dec 3, 2019 | Event Reviews, NY Writer's Compendium | 0

The open mic nights are open for the entire community to enjoy. Acts range from poetry to music and comedy. Many are creative but all are unique. Each person has their own style of performance keeping the audience engaged in the creative atmosphere. The 400th show was no disappointment…

Call for Submissions: Planet Crisis Poetry Anthology

Dec 2, 2019 | Call for Submissions | 0

Editors Dwain Wilder and Bart White seek poems for “Planet Crisis Poetry Anthology” to address the planetary crisis unfolding around us.

The Next Chapter: Am I My Shelfie?

Dec 2, 2019 | Don Levy, The Next Chapter | 0

With some encouragement of his aunt and mother, Don Levy buys some new book cases and begins organizing the boxes of books in his collection.

“Bozo”, Beats & the Bronx

Nov 20, 2019 | Interviews, NY Writer's Compendium | 0

So I guess in relation to the collection of poems, it was just like, okay, this is how I really am. I might appear this way by how you view me, but this is how I really am based on my thoughts and just perspective. … and is the author of the recently published poetry collection, Bozo.