It's Day 4, and the poems are coming in over at the Tupelo 30/30 Project. Not just mine, but poems by the other intrepid 30/30 writers: Darla Himeles, Amy MacLennan, Barbara Mossberg, Aubrey Ryan, and Jeneva Stone. Go and take a gander, and please consider sponsoring either me or another 30/30 Project poet by making a donation to … Continue reading 30/30 (Erotic) Poetry Project is live!
Tag: Amy Dryansky
The Daily Poet: A New Resource for Writers
There is no wrong way to complete a writing exercise. So begins and ends the introduction to The Daily Poet: Day-By-Day Prompts for Your Writing Practice, a new book by Kelli Russell Agodon and Martha Silano of Two Sylvias Press. The key word here is “complete” because as we know, it’s the getting started that’s … Continue reading The Daily Poet: A New Resource for Writers
Tupelo 30/30 Project: February
Oops, I Did it Again... Yep, signed up to write a poem a day for the month of February. This time it’s to benefit Tupelo Press, a small, independent publisher now based in North Adams, MA. Tupelo publishes beautiful books on a tiny budget and this is one way for them to raise a little … Continue reading Tupelo 30/30 Project: February
Pokey On the Radio-Today
Rich Michelson interviews me this morning for the Bill Newman show on WHMP. AM1400/1240, FM96.9. Listen around 9:30 or so, stream it or check out the podcast. Rich will be asking me about my new book, motherhood, Emily Dickinson and maybe I'll get to plug my upcoming book party. Tune in if you can!
Hypothesis, Proof on Poetry Daily
A poem of mine from Grass Whistle on Poetry Daily! (An excellent non-profit organization which, BTW, is currently in the midst of a fund drive and deserves our support! ) The poem was also one of the winners of the Tupelo Press Erotic Poetry contest, and is included in their excellent little anthology, Myrrh, Mothwing, … Continue reading Hypothesis, Proof on Poetry Daily
It’s A Book Party!
IT'S A BOOK PARTY! Sunday, November 17, 5:00pm A.P.E. Gallery 126 Main St. Northampton, MA 01060 Come celebrate the US release of Grass Whistle, published by Salmon Poetry, Ireland Words, Talk, Refreshments (A few surprises may ensue) Open to the public. All welcome.
Shelved
Photo by Darragh Casey As the recent recipient of a Poetry Fellowship, the Massachusetts Cultural Council asked me and some other artist--fellows to respond to a question for their ArtSake blog. It went like this: Art-making is all about starts, stops, and unanticipated turns. When a work goes unfinished, it may be to make room … Continue reading Shelved
Upcoming Readings
The trees are busting out their fall color and I've got a couple of readings coming up-- would love to see you there! Collected Poets Series with Peter Gizzi Thursday, October 3, 7pm Mocha Mayas, Shelburne Falls, MA Come early, check out the Bridge of Flowers, have dinner or a drink after. SF is awesome! … Continue reading Upcoming Readings
The Bee of Amherst
Here's my latest column for One Clover & A Bee--had to get to Dickinson one of these days!
Take a Poem to the Beach
Here's my latest column over at One Clover & A Bee, featuring a poem by e.e. cummings: maggie and milly and molly and may It's kind of sneaky poem, which is probably why I like it. Check it out and see what you think!
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