Speaking of my book, it's a gorgeous creation, published by Passager Books in September, 2oo8.
My editors, Kendra Kopelke and Mary Azrael, did a superb job of organizing my manuscript, choosing poems and the sequence of poems, selecting the title from one of my poems, and producing a book that is visually beautiful. The designer, Pantea Amin Tofangchi, is a genius.
I'm self-promoting, and proud of it! Check it out on the Passager Books Web site:
www.passagerpress.com. The direct link to my book's page is: http://raven.ubalt.edu/features/passager/ALittleBreastMusic.htm
Poet Thomas Lux says: "A Little Breast Music" sings!
I'm available for readings, book signings, and other literary events, like Dancing with the Poets.
Me, Shirley, The Goddess
Thursday, April 30, 2009
POETRY READING IN KENSINGTON, MD
Last night, I read poetry from my book, "A Little Breast Music," at the Kensington Row Bookshop Reading Series. The bookshop is a jewel - a venue with charm and atmosphere.
I read with Michael Glaser, the current poet laureate of Maryland, who has such a warm personality. The audience was very responsive. It feels good to read in a place where people listen carefully to every word you say. Check it out: http://members.verizon.net/~vze4nbyt
The MC, Judy Neri, commented on specific lines and phrases from my poetry after I read. That was affirming, and something I'd not experienced before after a reading.
This month was smoother for me than last month, when my car was towed from the Chinese restaurant where we all met before the reading. As I told the group last night, I had a ten dollar dinner, and left a one hundred eighteen dollar tip! Made for a great story! Shirley/The Goddess
I read with Michael Glaser, the current poet laureate of Maryland, who has such a warm personality. The audience was very responsive. It feels good to read in a place where people listen carefully to every word you say. Check it out: http://members.verizon.net/~vze4nbyt
The MC, Judy Neri, commented on specific lines and phrases from my poetry after I read. That was affirming, and something I'd not experienced before after a reading.
This month was smoother for me than last month, when my car was towed from the Chinese restaurant where we all met before the reading. As I told the group last night, I had a ten dollar dinner, and left a one hundred eighteen dollar tip! Made for a great story! Shirley/The Goddess
New Blogger in a Fogger
Hi,
I'm trying this out, as my friend, Bonnie Schupp, set me up with a blog, but now I think I may be posting to my blog, rather than writing it, or is that the same thing?
Whatever, I'll soon figure this out! I'm a poet, after all, and want to master all these new communication tools. Let's see - Facebook, Linked In, Twitter. I'm not a quitter, and I want a following, without wallowing in the tech. What the heck, this could be fun, once I've run
out of excuses, or ruses.
Join me in this Escapade into Online Adventure, where I will explore. comment, chatter, cajole, and everything in between, except feed the squirrels.
The World is a Nut House, after all!!
Me, Shirley, The Goddess
I'm trying this out, as my friend, Bonnie Schupp, set me up with a blog, but now I think I may be posting to my blog, rather than writing it, or is that the same thing?
Whatever, I'll soon figure this out! I'm a poet, after all, and want to master all these new communication tools. Let's see - Facebook, Linked In, Twitter. I'm not a quitter, and I want a following, without wallowing in the tech. What the heck, this could be fun, once I've run
out of excuses, or ruses.
Join me in this Escapade into Online Adventure, where I will explore. comment, chatter, cajole, and everything in between, except feed the squirrels.
The World is a Nut House, after all!!
Me, Shirley, The Goddess
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