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“The Sadbook Collections 2″ by Sara Barkat

By Glynn Young 2 Comments

Child hugging tree Sadbook Barkat

“The Sadbook Collections 2” by Sara Barkat provides cartoons of a stick figure character who has a poetic heart.

Filed Under: Art, book reviews, Books

Announcement: The Sadbook Collections—Book 2!

By T.S. Poetry 7 Comments

Sadbook Sudden-Dolphin-Ring-Taza-Peppermint-1

Little Sadbook has a big heart—filled with musings, whimsy, sometimes puzzlement, occasional crises, and always art. Enjoy Book 2 of The Sadbook Collections!

Filed Under: Art, article, Blog, Books, Fiction, Literary Tour, Poetry at Work Day, poetry prompt, Smiles Laughter Joys, writing prompt, writing prompts

Epigrams and Epitaphs: Martin Armstrong and “Fifty-Four Conceits”

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Elephant Armstrong

“Fifty-Four Conceits,” published by Martin Armstrong in 1933, is a collection of epitaphs and epigrams that still have meaning.

Filed Under: Art, article, book reviews, Books, bookseller, Britain, Fairytales, Literary Tour, Poems, poetry, Poetry at Work Day, poetry reviews, Poets, work poems

Poets and Poems: Karla Van Vliet and Asemic Writing, Poetry

By Glynn Young 3 Comments

Coyote Van Vliet

In “Bone Scribed” and “Wildwood Devotions,” Karla Van Vliet combines asemic art, writing, and poetry into a cohesive whole.

Filed Under: Art, article, book reviews, Books, Poems, poetry, poetry reviews, Poets

Triptychs: Interview with Poet Megan Merchant

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in the lost house by megan merchant

Poet Megan Merchant offers a deep view of poetry, art, and translation. In its way, her life is a creative triptych! Step in, and get creative with her.

Filed Under: Art, article, Blog, Interview, Interviews, Poets

Marjorie Maddox Hafer: Poetry, Art, and Spelling

By Glynn Young 1 Comment

Young woman Hafer

In two new poetry collections, Marjorie Maddox Hafer explores the relationship between poetry and art, and poetry and spelling.

Filed Under: Art, article, book reviews, Books, Poems, poetry, poetry reviews, Poets

Text & Image: Interview with Ellen Kombiyil

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invasive purple flowers

From beginnings to writer’s block, from ambles to art-making—check out this interview with poet Ellen Kombiyil!

Filed Under: Art, article, Blog, Interview, Interviews, Writing Tips

Poets and Poems: Tina Barry and “I Tell Henrietta”

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Lake I Tell Henrietta Tina Barry

“I Tell Henrietta” by Tina Barry combines free verse, prose poems, and artwork by Kristin Flynn to create something striking and inventive.

Filed Under: Art, article, book reviews, Books, Poems, poetry, poetry reviews, Poets

The Poetry Club: Bookmark It

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In this month’s poetry club, we’re saving the “possibility” from poems. On our very own bookmarks—to keep or give away!

Filed Under: Art, article, Blog, Poetry Club

Poets and Poems: Robert Schultz and “Into the New World”

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Great Falls Robert Schultz

In “Into The New World: Poems,” Robert Schultz create unforgettable images of war, violence, art, and nature.

Filed Under: Art, book reviews, Books, Poems, poetry, poetry reviews, Poets, war poems

Poets and Poems: Jeanine Hathaway and “Long After Lauds”

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Snowscape Hathaway Long After Lauds

In the poetry collection “Long After Lauds,” Jeanine Hathaway surprises and often startles with her images and metaphors.

Filed Under: Art, article, book reviews, Books, Poems, poetry, poetry reviews, Poets

“Thunderclap” by Laura Cumming: A Memoir of Art and Life

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Bare trees Cumming Thunderclap

Art critic Laura Cumming layers Dutch history, family memoir and a little known explosion in her book on a single painting, “Thunderclap.”

Filed Under: Art, article, book reviews, Books

Inspired to Draw “Dracula” Daily – 200 Times

By Glynn Young 1 Comment

lake Dracula Barkat

“Drawing Dracula Daily” by Sara Barkat is a collection of almost 200 illustrations of scenes from the Bram Stoker gothic novel.

Filed Under: Art, article, book reviews, Books, Dracula

New Gift Book! Drawing Dracula Daily

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Drawing dracula daily copy

A new art book for lovers of gothic classics. Drawing Dracula Daily has almost 200 illustrations that chronicle the original tale!

Filed Under: Art, article, Blog, Classic Books, Dracula

Every Day Poems: Community Centos + New Poetry Club Invitation!

By T.S. Poetry 1 Comment

mandala-simple-3-Tea Cup

Come enjoy the lovely centos created by your fellow poetry club members. Then receive your invitation to November’s club activity!

Filed Under: Art, article, Blog, Every Day Poems, Poetry Club, poetry prompt

How to Do a Simple Poetry Mandala

By T.S. Poetry 4 Comments

orange dahlias simple poetry mandala

Maybe you’d like to try a poetry mandala but you want to start simple. Here are two ways to create simple poetry mandalas. Display them and enjoy memorizing your chosen lines!

Filed Under: Art, article, Blog, Poetry Memorization

10 Fun Halloween Comics Treats!

By T.S. Poetry 1 Comment

halloween comics car with pumpkins

Halloween can be amusing and ticklish—not just trickish. Grab a cup of hot cider and enjoy these ten fun Halloween comics treats!

Filed Under: Art, Blog, Halloween Poems

How to Simple-Collage Your Poems

By T.S. Poetry 2 Comments

pink dahlias collage

Short on time for doing a full poetry collage? Try this simple-collage approach. And bring a little extra art to your poems.

Filed Under: Art, article, Poetry Collage

Congrats to Our Illustrator Sara Barkat! — Featured on Substack

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Our illustrator Sara Barkat has been featured by Substack. Come celebrate the honor with her, and maybe pen a poem to go along.

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Art and Poetry Come Together in Fredericksburg, Texas

By Glynn Young 1 Comment

Mirror Lake art and poetry

In the Texas Hill Country city of Fredericksburg, an artist and a poet share an exhibition.

Filed Under: Art, Art Galleries and Exhibits, article, Poems, poetry, Texas Stories

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