Rudri Patel Will Speak at AWP in 2023

Congratulations to instructor Rudri Patel, who will be speaking at AWP in Seattle, 2023. Her panel is titled “The Intersection of Art and Revenue: Writing for Literary Journals and Mainstream Outlets.” We’re excited to hear it!

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Barbara Henning Reads With The Brooklyn Rail

On Wednesday, May 18th, instructor Barbara Henning will read from Ferne: A Detroit Story with The Brooklyn Rail. Barbara’s reading will include a conversation with other poets, and will be conducted over Zoom. 

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Lyzette Wanzer’s Upcoming Memoir Listed as “2022 Top Shelf Pick” by IPG

Congratulations to instructor Lyzette Wanzer, whose forthcoming memoir Trauma, Tresses, & Truth: Untangling Our Hair Through Personal Narrative was listed as a Top-Shelf Pick by Independent Publishers Group (IPG). Lyzette’s manuscript will receive additional marketing efforts and high profile magazine features as it approaches publication in the fall. 

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Performance Poets of the Palm Beaches: April Reading

The Performance Poets of Palm Beaches, hosted by instructor Susannah Simpson, will run a live poetry reading on April 10th, 3 P.M. Eastern Time. During the reading, donations will be requested to support Doctors Without Borders in Ukraine. Anyone interested in attending should email Performancepoets20@gmail.com requesting a Zoom link to the April event. We hope to see you there!

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Barbara Henning Publishes “Ferne, a Detroit Story”

Congratulations to instructor Barbara Henning, whose book Ferne, a Detroit Story was published by Spuyten Duyvil. Barbara’s book is a multi-media retelling of her mother’s life, exploring the social and political realities of mid-century Detroit.

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Susan Vespoli Interviews with “The Word”

Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, who interviewed with NPR/KJZZ’s podcast The Word, covering all things literary in the state of Arizona. Susan discussed her forthcoming poetry collection Blame It on the Serpent alongside two other Arizona authors. 

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Susan Vespoli Announced as Featured Poet in January Open Mic

Susan Vespoli will be the featured poet in January’s “Pandemic Poetry Open Mic,” hosted by Elliott DeLine. This event is on January 16th, from 9-11P.M. Eastern Time. Come out for a night of listening/sharing poetry, building community, and celebrating each other’s work. 

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Susan Vespoli Publishes “Little Queen of the Buck-Up” in Anti-Heroin Chic

Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, whose poem “Little Queen of the Buck-Up” was published in Anti-Heroin Chic. If you have the time, read the editor’s note for the publication as a whole: he makes a wonderful statement about the importance of art, humanity, and healing. 

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Jack Smith Publishes Tribute to Small Press Books

Congratulations to instructor Jack Smith, whose collection Contributions to Literature: A Tribute to Small Press Books was published through Serving House Books. Jack’s collection reviews small press books that have made significant contributions to literature. 

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Susan Vespoli Receives Pushcart Nomination

Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, whose poem “Thinking About Love During COVID and Coups” was nominated for a Pushcart Prize by The New Verse News.

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Barbara Henning Featured in Marsh Hawk Review

Congratulations to Barbara Henning, whose writing was featured in the Fall 2021 issue of Marsh Hawk Review. An essay of hers on the poet Laura Riding, as well as an examination of her poetics and evolution as a poet, were included in the publication. 

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Giulietta Nardone Selected as a 2021 Distinguished Favorite by the NYC Big Book Award

Congratulations to instructor Giulietta Nardone, whose book Feel More Alive! 30 Brilliant Ways To Reignite Your Inner Spark was selected as a 2021 Distinguished Favorite by the New York City Big Book Award. Any English language book, published via any publisher or press, is eligible for the award, and books are selected on presentation, editorial quality, and audience appeal.

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Susan Vespoli Publishes Poem “Dear Bra”

Congratulations to Susan Vespoli, whose poem “Dear Bra” was published in Gyroscope Review! Susan wrote her poem in Tina Barry’s course Ordinary to Extraordinary: Turning Everyday Experiences Into Poetry. 

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Jennifer Billock Publishes “Historic Chicago Bakeries”

Congratulations to Jennifer Billock, whose book Historic Chicago Bakeries was recently published through Arcadia Publishing. Jennifer’s book already ranks as the #1 book in two different Amazon categories! 

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Susan Vespoli’s Poetry Collection Available for Preorder

Congratulations to instructor ​Susan Vespoli​, whose full-length poetry collection ​Blame It on the Serpent​ was just made available for preorder. All proceeds will be donated to addiction and recovery groups.

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Barbara Henning Reads from Her Poetry Book “Digigram”

Congratulations to Barbara Henning, who read from her poetry book Digigram. Filmed by poet Don Yorty, Barbara’s readings concentrate on her life and the lives of others during her time in the East Village, NY. 

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Rudri Patel Interviews Anjali Enjeti in Electric Lit

Instructor Rudri Patel recently interviewed author Anjali Enjeti, author of the recent essay collection Southbound: Essays on Identity, Inheritance, and Social Change. Check out their wonderful conversation in Electric Lit!

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Barbara Henning Publishes New Book of Prompts

Congratulations to instructor Barbara Henning, who recently published her book of writing prompts with Spuyten Duyvil Publishing. Barbara’s prompts come from her years of teaching with Long Island University, Naropa, various teaching centers, and Writers.com. 

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Susan Vespoli Publishes in Rattle

Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, who published her poem “HOW TO CELEBRATE YOUR DAUGHTER’S 33RD BIRTHDAY WHEN THERE’S NO GOING BACK” in Rattle. Susan’s poem was featured as part of Rattle’s Poet’s Respond series!

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Susan Vespoli publishes in Anti-Heroin Chic

Congratulations to instructor Susan Vespoli, who recently had a poem and an essay published in Anti-Heroin Chic’s February issue. Susan wrote her essay “Alphabet Song” in Gretchen Clark’s course “The Lyric Essay.”

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Margo Perin Reads “Plexiglass”

Instructor Margo Perin will be reading from her poetry book Plexiglass this Monday, 1/18, 6:15 EST at Aqus Poetry. Reading alongside poet Georgina Marie, Margo’s poetry will be followed by an Open Mic. Listen to some great poetry and share some yourself!

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Giulietta Nardone publishes new self-help guide “Feel More Alive! 30 Brilliant Ways To Reignite Your Inner Spark”

Struggling to find creativity? Instructor Giulietta Nardone has a fix: her new self-help book “Feel More Alive! 30 Brilliant Ways To Reignite Your Inner Spark.” Congratulations on your new publication,…

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David Mills publishes “Villainhelle” in Boog City

Congratulations to instructor David Mills, whose experimental poem “Villainhelle” was published in Boog City. David’s poem experiments with the villanelle form, adding an additional through-line and stanza.

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Writing for Social Change: Re-Dream a Just World

On October 2nd, instructor Anya Achtenberg will run Writing for Social Change: Re-Dream a Just World. This free, multi-genre writing workshop seeks to inspire social change through writing, encouraging radical transformation…

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Barbara Henning Publishes New Poetry Book “Digigram”

Congratulations to instructor Barbara Henning, whose book of poetry Digigram was published with United Artists Books. A reviewer writes that Digigram “is unrelenting in its collaging of reality, visions, and thought buds. Sometimes diaristic and newsy, this is edgy poetry that moves beyond the tricks of fashion.”

Well done, Barbara!

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Margo Perin publishes new book of poetry

Congratulations to our instructor Margo Perin, who just released her latest book of poetry Plexiglass. Plexiglass explores the ironies of the criminal justice system, and it has received praise for its life and ability to “turn empty space to flesh.” 

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Jennifer Billock releases Kitchen Witch newsletter

writers.com Instructor Jennifer Billock recently released a newsletter on the intersection of food and witchcraft. Find weekly inspiration for your kitchen, your writing, and your cauldron room. Congratulations, Jennifer!

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Susan Vespoli publishes three new poems

Instructor Susan Vespoli recently had three poems published in the journal Anti-Heroin Chic. Susan wrote one of the three poems, “Burning Coal,” during her participation in Writing Mindfulness: Sensual World/Poetry…

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