Most writers have to give readings of their work. Usually this is done to introduce oneself to a new and larger audience, and perhaps more importantly, to generate book sales. As the author of 15 poetry collections, I've given TONS of readings all over America. And much of the time it's been fun. But it …
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Oh, my heart is broken Adrienne Rich has died. I am weeping. This is the poem that has been in my heart since I was a teenager, and led me to read so much more of her. I feel like I have lost a light. "Prospective Immigrants Please Note" by Adrienne …
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Thanks to everyone who visited Ray's Road Review yesterday at http://www.raysroadreview.com. You made the day our biggest ever, more than doubling the highest number of hits we've ever had. Thanks so much, and come back again!
Spring has sprung, folks! Check out the Spring 2012 edition of Ray’s Road Review! We have wonderful poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and photography for your viewing and reading pleasure. (As I am the poetry editor, I am pleased to announce the poets we're publishing in this issue include the legendary A.D. Winans, as well as Michael …
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A week ago, I posted a short blog asking for poetry submissions for upcoming issues of Ray's Road Review. Wow. That's about all I can say. I've been deluged, and most of the submissions have some quality material. So thanks. Seriously. And while both the Spring and Summer issues are filling up, I'm always on …
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