Yep, it’s been a while. When I started this blog I was smack-dab in the middle of navigating the territory of Mom-poet. Trying to figure out how to make the time and head-space for my creative life. Now, five years later, I’m in a different place, and yet… still trying to find that time. The … Continue reading Pokey Returns (Sort Of) Part 1
Category: Readings & Other Happenings
Give Grass Whistle a Sticker! MA Book Awards
Yep, my second book, Grass Whistle, won top honors from the Massachusetts Center for the Book! You can see the entire list of “must-read” books here. Those of you who’ve followed Pokey Mama from her tightly bound beginnings will probably guess that this feels like a miracle to me. To get the book written, under … Continue reading Give Grass Whistle a Sticker! MA Book Awards
NaPoMo Interview: A Writer’s Voice
Here's the link to my NaPoMo interview with Francesca Rheannon, on A Writer's Voice. I had a really lousy head cold when we talked, but folks who've heard it say I sound smart. And I didn't pay them. Francesca asked me about my Pokey Mama journey--the struggles I had writing as a woman and mother after … Continue reading NaPoMo Interview: A Writer’s Voice
Good News for Grass Whistle
Grass Whistle has been named a “must-read” by the Massachusetts Center for the Book and is one of six finalists for the MA Book Award in Poetry! You can see the entire list here. I'm in good company. What’s really exciting to me about this is that the MCB works closely with libraries across … Continue reading Good News for Grass Whistle
Out of Our Minds
The podcast from my interview for J.P. Dancing Bear's show on KKUP, Out of Our Minds, is now available for your listening pleasure. We talked about poetry and stuff. Sylvia Plath came up. You know. Take a listen here.
Writing Without Purpose (On Purpose)
Check out my guest post about writing with purposeful purposelessness and how place finds its way into my work on C.A. LaRue's blog, BoneSpark! and don't forget--this Saturday, March 22, as part of the Berkshire Festival of Women Writers WOMAN TALK: Reading and discussion with Amy Dryansky, Annie Boutelle & Ellen Doré Watson Hosted by … Continue reading Writing Without Purpose (On Purpose)
The Real March Madness: Berkshire Festival of Women Writers
It’s March, so it must be time for the Berkshire Festival of Women Writers! If you live in or around the western MA, VT, NY, CT (polar) vortex, check out the month long line-up of readings, panels and special events here. If you want to visit with Pokey, I'll be here: Woman Talk: Voices We … Continue reading The Real March Madness: Berkshire Festival of Women Writers
6 More Days to Reach My Goal!
It's Day 22, and I only have 6 more days to reach my goal for the Tupelo 30/30 Project. I hope you've enjoyed the poems, and I ask you to please consider making even a small donation--$10, $15, $20? You can sponsor either me or another 30/30 Project poet by making a donation to Tupelo … Continue reading 6 More Days to Reach My Goal!
It’s Come to This: the Downton Poem
Blame it on all those Facebook surveys. It's day 20 of the Tupelo Press 30/30 Erotic Poem Project, and I needed inspiration. Damned badly, as Robert might say. Scroll down to read the poem here, and check out the 30/30 site for more poems by me and the other stalwarts. And please consider signing up … Continue reading It’s Come to This: the Downton Poem
Talking Poetry in CA: Tonight on 91.5FM KKUP
California friends--I'll be talking poetry tonight on KKUP in Cupertino, from 8-9pm, on the poetry show, Out of Our Minds. Seems appropriate, yes? If you can't tune in but want to listen, there will be a podcast up in a couple of days and I'll post a link.
Amy Dryansky 