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I'll be updating this site with news concerning my work and readings, as well as including features for Stone Soup Poetry. For slightly more updated news, more personal material, and occasionally more quirky things, you can visit my blog.
My Poetry Collection is Out Now From Tell-Tale Chapbooks
In 2005 I started my tenure at the historic weekly reading series Stone Soup Poetry, co-hosting and promoting at first before becoming the full time host.
Ten years later, I began a series called Stone Soup Croutons, poems I would write based on what was read on the open mic and who was featured each week.
The Collapsed Bookshelf is a selection of Stone Soup Croutons pieces written from June 2015 to August 2016. This book collects reworked poems, many of which are no longer available online.
I am grateful to Mignon Ariel King and Tell-Tale Chapbooks for giving this work a brand new presentation. I am also grateful to Edward S. Gault for providing photography for the cover.
Order my book now off of Amazon. Thank you for your support.
Ten years later, I began a series called Stone Soup Croutons, poems I would write based on what was read on the open mic and who was featured each week.
The Collapsed Bookshelf is a selection of Stone Soup Croutons pieces written from June 2015 to August 2016. This book collects reworked poems, many of which are no longer available online.
I am grateful to Mignon Ariel King and Tell-Tale Chapbooks for giving this work a brand new presentation. I am also grateful to Edward S. Gault for providing photography for the cover.
Order my book now off of Amazon. Thank you for your support.
August 4: Gloria Mindock Returns to Stone Soup
Gloria Mindock has not let retirement, the pandemic or anything else slow her down.
Last year, she celebrated the fifteen year anniversary of her publishing company, Červená Barva Press.
This year saw the publication of her latest poetry collection, Ash. I'm not sure how she can fit in a Stone Soup feature to kick off August, but I'm thrilled she can.
Join us on August 4 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 821 2631 3558
Password: stonesoup
Last year, she celebrated the fifteen year anniversary of her publishing company, Červená Barva Press.
This year saw the publication of her latest poetry collection, Ash. I'm not sure how she can fit in a Stone Soup feature to kick off August, but I'm thrilled she can.
Join us on August 4 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 821 2631 3558
Password: stonesoup
August 11: John Sticks it to Us at Stone Soup
Last year, John Stickney came to Stone Soup Poetry's weekly Zoom gatherings thanks to my appearance on Tim Gager's own Dire Literary series, which he also attended. He's visited us a lot, and I am grateful for it. I've wanted him to feature for a while. On August 11, he finally will. John has been doing a lot of traveling, which has been especially stressful as the pandemic threatens to rev up again. We appreciate John taking the time to visit one of his many poetry homes.
Join us on August 11 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 853 6559 8832
Password: stonesoup
Join us on August 11 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 853 6559 8832
Password: stonesoup
The Boston Poetry Marathon is August 5-7
The annual three day poetry festival is online for another year. According to the schedule, you can hear Carol Weston this Friday, August 6 at 8:10 PM. Also, it looks like I'll be reading Saturday night. But really, there are at least 149 other reasons besides me for you to listen in on this event. Visit the website for more info and stay tuned for more updates.
There's a Mug for Sale at Oddball Magazine with My Work on It!
Hi there. Do you know people? I do, and if you've ever known people like those I've known, this mug with this haiku of mine might be for you. Jason Wright and Oddball Magazine have come up with this latest bit of Oddball merchandise. My infamous "World Haiku" is now on a mug available for purchase courtesy of the magazine. Please purchase and help support Oddball as it continues to grow.
