Books now available as free downloads

Kairos (abridged), 10 Love Poems, and Selected Poems 2004-2007 are now available as free downloads at the following sites:

Myebook.com
Archive.org
Google Books
Scribd.com (sign up required)

Also available are five chapbooks from my old poetry group The Interzone Poets, as well as an interview on the cable access show Fox Valley Today (airdate: March 13, 2006). The interview can also be seen here (in two parts).

Poems Presented on German Dating Site

The poems from 10 LOVE POEMS have been integrated, via PowerPoint, into the German website Romantic Dating. The pps can be viewed by visiting the website and scrolling down to the "10 Love Poems" link.

Poem on ISPS website

“My Morning Sickness” is currently online at the Illinois State Poetry Society website.

Old Event Flyer for The Interzone Poets

Summer Poetry Exhibit in Evanston

The Illinois State Poetry Society has put together a summer-themed poetry exhibit at the Evanston Public Library (1703 Orrington Ave). "Morning Rain" has been included in this exhibit. Other featured poets include Robert Klein Engler, Donna Pucciani, Alan Harris, Michael Galati, Jim Corcoran, Caroline Johnson, Wilda Morris, Susan T. Moss, Susan Auld, Bill Vollrath, Ruan Wright, John Quinn, Ina Perlmuter, William Marr, and Ruth Goring.

Down in the Dirt #72 now available online

Click here to download the July issue of Down in the Dirt Magazine. Look for my poem “The Hawk” on page 4.

Crawling Through the Dirt now available

Crawling Through the Dirt is a collection of the January through June 2009 issues of Down in the Dirt Magazine and contains my poem “Stopwatch” (from the June 2009 issue). The book is available in paperback, hardback, and as a download.

Down in the Dirt #71 now available online

Click here to download the June issue of Down in the Dirt Magazine. Look for my poem “Stopwatch” on page 26.

Poetry Exhibit in Downers Grove

In recognition of National Poetry Month, the Illinois State Poetry Society (ISPS) has placed an exhibit near the front entrance of the Downers Grove Public Library. "14 April 2005" has been included in this exhibit. Other featured poets include Ann Carlson, Robert Cote, Donna Pucciani, William Marr, Tom Roby, John E. Slota, Michael Galati, Beth Staas, Judy Tullis, Wilda Morris, Judy Galati, Caroline Johnson, and William Vollrath.

Poems accepted by The DuPage Valley Review

The DuPage Valley Review (published by Benedictine University) has accepted "A Tree," "Kiss Me Hello," "Pulse," "Stopwatch," and "These Things" for their next issue.

Poem published in Spaceports & Spidersilk

The March issue of Spaceports & Spidersilk is now online. You can read "Arachnophobia Cured!" here.

Poem accepted by Spaceports & Spidersilk

The e-zine Spaceports & Spidersilk has accepted "Arachnophobia Cured!" for their March 2009 issue.

Poem published at Poet's Ink Review

The December 2008/January 2009 issue of Poet's Ink Review is now online and includes "Waking." The poem's format is incorrect but the editor said she'll fix it soon.

Book Signing at Geneva History Center

I will be signing copies of 10 Love Poems and Selected Poems 2004-2007 at the Geneva History Center (113 South Third Street) on Saturday, November 29th from 1 to 4 PM. The books will be for sale.

Poems accepted by Down in the Dirt Magazine

Down in the Dirt magazine has accepted "Stopwatch" for their June 2009 issue (v071) and "The Hawk" for their July 2009 issue (v072). Both issues will be available as a free PDF download.

Poem accepted by Nomad's Choir

Nomad's Choir has accepted "Promise of an Eagle, to a Friend" for an unspecified issue.

Poems accepted by Love's Chance Magazine

Love's Chance Magazine has accepted "Love and Words" for their Fall/Winter 2009 issue, and "Could You Stay the Night, Forever?" for their Summer 2010 issue.

Spruces

"Shadows Falling from the Heart" published in Kane County Chronicle's Poetry Corner

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Chapbooks for Sale at New Location

10 Love Poems and Selected Poems 2004-2007 are now available at the Geneva History Center (113 South Third Street) for $4 each.

Poem published at Poet's Ink Review

An untitled short poem has been accepted by the online publication Poet's Ink Review for their October issue.

Fall Poetry Exhibit in Bolingbrook

The Illinois State Poetry Society has put together a fall-themed poetry exhibit at the Fountaindale Public Library in Bolingbrook (300 W Briarcliff Road). "Seasonally Home" has been included in this exhibit. Other featured poets include Caroline Johnson, Robert Klein Engler, Patricia Gangas, William Marr, Wilda Morris, Donna Pucciani, John Quinn, Tom Roby, Larry Turner, William Vollrath, and Ruan Wright. The exhibit runs through September.

Poems published at Poet's Haven

The online publication Poet's Haven has accepted four poems: It isn't her fault..., The Empty Thrush, Before the Storm Wet the Earth, and Fresh Morning. Apparently, the editor isn't all that picky.

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