Warmth Through Cold

Just received word of yet another online publication. Words Dance was originally intended to be a new print poetry journal, but various logistical concerns dictated that it go on the Web instead. In any case, the lovely and charming (and very productive!) Amanda Oaks has done a splendid job presenting a new poem daily with beautiful associated images. Read my "Cold Water Morning," then browse the site for other fine poems.

You can see what else Amanda is up to at Kind Over Matter.

A Fine Madness, Bourgeoning

My latest two pubs are now available, one for sale and another just a click away.

It's extremely gratifying to have a poem in a print journal after many have recently appeared online. Mad Rush Issue One has just been published; it contains my poem "A Picture of Flowers. The magazine has an wide variety of poems and short fictions and is very nicely designed and produced. Click the link to order a copy.

I am also please to report that the title poem of Drinking Weather has been posted on Bourgeon, an online journal covering DC arts.

As always, thanks to my many readers who provide the support and encouragement to help me keep going!

Unburdened

My poem "Burden: 2 am" has been published in the January 2012 issue of Foundling Review, now online. I am especially pleased about this publication because it is a poem I have especially wanted to see published in a journal. It first appeared in my chapbook, Signs of Small Grace, and I am delighted it has now found a wider audience.

In other poetry news, my Iota reading went splendidly and I am happy to announce another one upcoming on Thursday March 15 in Takoma Park, part of the Third Thursday series there. I'll post full details when the time draws closer.

Upcoming Reading

As many of you already know, I will be reading from my two books and some newer work this coming Sunday, January 8, at 6:00 pm, at Iota Club & Cafe in Arlington, VA, on a bill with the very fine DC poet Anne Harding Woodworth, with open mike to follow. I hope those of you in or reasonably near the DC area will join us.

UPDATE: This is my 250th post!

Bigger Still

Apparently the readership for Bigger Than They Appear is bigger than it might have appeared. The first print run is almost sold out and a second printing is starting up. So this is a good time to remind you to order this fine anthology from Accents Publishing. I would recommend this even if I didn't have a poem in it. Especially for those who like their poems short, terse, and intense.

Famous

By the kind invitation of Ilse Munro, I have become a contributor to the online version of the very fine journal, Little Patuxent Review, published in Columbia, MD. My first contribution is a review of an excellent collection of poems by Maryland poet Bruce Sager, entitled Famous.

Ilse and LPR have been very supportive and welcoming of my work in both poetry and prose. My poem, "A Decent Happiness," you may recall, was featured in the Winter 2010 issue. I encourage you to follow their blog and acquire copies of some of their issues.

Getting Bigger

I am very pleased to inform you that a new and very fine anthology from Accents Publishing that includes a poem of mine will be published very soon. Entitled Bigger Than They Appear, the volume contains 192 poems of 50 words or less (including titles), chosen from over 1000 submissions. Naturally, I am honored to be included, but beyond my own small contribution, the book includes many fine pieces that will reward a close look. For more information and to order, visit Accents.