THE WRITE STUFF ON CFTV! I was invited to be on CFTV's show 'The Write Stuff', with host and writer, Veronique Mandel. Joined by fellow local poet, and all-around super guy, Peter Hrastovec, myself, Peter and Veronique engaged in a fun, thoughtful, inspiring conversation about poetry and the writing life. The Write Stuff is a television… Continue reading Mama’s On TV! With Poet Peter Hrastovec on The Write Stuff!
Category: Look At Her
You’ve Got A Great Brain
Not sure if it's the consistently inconsistent weather...or the fact that I'm turning 38 at the end of the month...or the fact that the writing part of my new book of poetry is complete...but I'm feeling unable to quiet my mind. Like, at all. It's the worst when I'm doing daily things like driving my car… Continue reading You’ve Got A Great Brain
Reading @ Phog This Saturday! ‘Shadows of Thought’
This Saturday, April 16, 2016, I'll be reading at Phog Lounge (157 University Ave. W - street parking) with Christian Laforet, Ben Van Dongen, Joey Ouellette, Melanie Janisse-Barlow and Karen Rockwell. The reading starts at 6:30pm and will go until 8:30pm. It's a FREE event, but do bring some cash as everyone has books to… Continue reading Reading @ Phog This Saturday! ‘Shadows of Thought’
LOOK AT HER COVER!
Designed by my gorgeous and talented hubby, Look At Her has a cover that speaks to the essence of the poetry within! So grateful! And sooo in love with it! Thanks hubby!!! Book launch date: Thursday, September 22, 2016 More details to come!! Happy National Poetry Month everyone!!
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