Poet Marilyn Slade has two poems published in my anthology, Written Across the Genres. “Traveling to Nowhere” is based on a serious theme whereas in “Waiting Room Connect” readers can enjoy her humor. Here is the bio she gave me. Marilyn Slade has been described as an immature senior citizen which accounts for her love […]
Interview with Poet Fred Norman
If you missed my previous post, I recommended Fred Norman’s book, A Hill of Poems which has the Crosses of Lafayette on the cover. Here I will do an interview with him. His poem, “Top Loading Washing Machine” is in my anthology, Written Across the Genres (available on Amazon). At bookstore readings, people tell me […]
Fred Norman’s Book, A Hill of Poems
Fred Norman’s book, A Hill of Poems, is a collection of the poems he has written and read each year on Memorial Day and Veterans Day at the The Crosses of Lafayette in California. The memorial is a visible reminder of the thousands of American soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The property which can […]
Quote and Submissions Request for CHOICES, An Anthology
“Sometimes in the waves of change we find our true direction.” Unknown This quote was on Facebook by my friend, Frances Caballo. I’m posting it because I like it but also as a reminder to those of you who would like to submit to my next anthology with the theme Choices. Short stories and […]
New Poetry Contest Page Look at the Menu Above
Check the menu above for the new poetry contest page. The poem should include a theme about CHOICES, maximum 20 lines, due April 30th. Winners will be published in my new CHOICES anthology due to be published by the end of 2014. Press reply on the contest page (not here) to enter your poem. Notice, […]
Poet Laureate 2013-15 Sandra Harrison Kay
Pleasanton Poet Laureate Sandra Harrison Kay came to our open mic night for the first time. She read her excellent poem about a woman who said a man she knew recently passed away in his 80’s and that he was such a nice person. The ending resonated with me on many levels. She also read […]
Poem Entries in A Class of Muses Anthology
All entries to my Poems about Children Contest have the option of being published in my anthology, A CLASS OF MUSES. I will need written permission from each of you who decide to be in it. I will be sending the anthology to press the end of October and it will be available to purchase […]