Much to tell, much to do!

There’s lots of news of which to tell! In no particular order, here’s what’s new:

• Full details of the 2016 Hessler Street Fair Poetry Contest have finally been made public! Check out this year’s plans for the Cleveland tradition!
• Writing Knight Press is graciously including me in their lineup of featured poets for the 20th National Poetry Month! The details for the event at which I’ll be reading haven’t yet been finalized, but  UPDATE: Here is the event info! I am scheduled for the evening of April 4th! My 100-word bio is now featured on their website!
• As you may have noticed, I’ve created an official Facebook page for my career as a poet! Please “Like” me to be among the first to hear what I’m up to!
• Last but not least, I’m excited to announce that The Ghazal Page has accepted my submission of “Ghazal of Humanity” for an upcoming publication!

Please watch for updated on these and other topics in the near future!

Hessler Street Fair Follow-Up Post

Here is my personal reflection on this year’s Hessler Street Fair:

While mine was not among the prize-winning poems/performances at this year’s Hessler Street Fair poetry competition, I did take advantage of the opportunity to participate in the open mic which took place yesterday at the Barking Spider Tavern in conjunction with the HSF. I performed three of my newest poems, including my new personal favorite, “Among The Roots,” and Ray McNiece was the emcee of the event, so it goes without saying that I had a great time! Watch the below video of my performance and see for yourself!