National Poetry Month is nearing its end, but the energy is far from fading! I'm off to Toronto this weekend for two readings! On Saturday night, I'll be back at The Steady Cafe to share the tiki stage with poets Adebe DeRango-Adem and Samantha Bernstein, and I'll be bringing musical goddess Carmel Liburdi from Detroit… Continue reading National Poetry Month – Toronto Bound!
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National Poetry Month – Week Four Events!
National Poetry Month is still kickin'! Here's what's on the roster this week! Five events in seven days, baby. #npm2017 Monday, April 24, 2017 Guest Speaking with Ben Van Dongen at Marlborough Public, Windsor, Grade 7/8s. Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Guest Speaking at Glenwood Elementary, Windsor, Grades 5-8. Thank you League of Canadian Poets for… Continue reading National Poetry Month – Week Four Events!
National Poetry Month Events Continue! #NPM2017
Another wild and wonderful week! Tuesday, April 18, 2017 I'll be heading to Sarnia during the day to speak to about 100 kids about poetry and writing! Thank you to Rhonda Melanson for hooking this up! I'm so excited to meet the students and get them all fired up about poetry! From 6:30pm to 8:30pm… Continue reading National Poetry Month Events Continue! #NPM2017
Guest Writer Interview with Richard Scarsbrook
Ah, Richard. I met Richard at BookFest Windsor a few years ago. He was one of the YA (young adult) authors in attendance at the festival, and he participated in the award ceremony for the student writing contest winners. By 'participate' I mean he gave a kick-ass, engaging, entertaining and heartfelt talk to the students… Continue reading Guest Writer Interview with Richard Scarsbrook
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