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Lit Balm: An interactive Livestream Reading Series on Zoom

Lit Balm: An interactive Livestream Reading Series on Zoom

Saturday, January 7 at 5 p.m. EST

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/461603228

The January 7, 2023 episode of Lit Balm will be the Clockwise Cat show, presented by editor Alison Ross. It will feature Marie Lecrivain, Karen Neuberg, Patricia Carragon, Giorgia Pavlidou, Heller Levinson, and John Olson. As always, we’ll begin with poems from our hosts and end with an open mic.

Hosted by Marc Vincenz, Cassandra Atherton, Jonathan Penton

Libretto Issue 8

Thank you editors for publishing my poem, "I Got You Under My Skin," in Libretto Issue 8

https://librettong.com/ive-got-you-under-my-skin-patricia-carragon/

Lit Balm: An interactive Livestream Reading Series on Zoom

Lit Balm: An interactive Livestream Reading Series on Zoom

Saturday, January 7 at 5 p.m. EST

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/461603228

The January 7, 2023 episode of Lit Balm will be the Clockwise Cat show, presented by editor Alison Ross. It will feature Marie Lecrivain, Karen Neuberg, Patricia Carragon, Giorgia Pavlidou, Heller Levinson, and John Olson. As always, we’ll begin with poems from our hosts and end with an open mic.

Hosted by Marc Vincenz, Cassandra Atherton, Jonathan Penton

Brownstone Poets on Hiatus – Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays from Brownstone Poets May the season bring peace of mind, joy, hope, and inspiration!

Come back on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 2 p.m on Zoom

to hear: Ketriana Yvonne, Christine Weimer, DFaye Anderson

Stay safe, my friends!

Give the gift of poetry for the Holidays Brownstone Poets 2022 Anthology

Give the gift of poetry for the Holidays. The latest anthology from Brownstone Poets is a work of art with beautiful poetry and photography. All for $16.

Since 2005, Brownstone Poets has been inspiring poetry in Brooklyn. We strive to be a unique and diverse community, welcoming various literary styles and forms. Our reading series is expanding via Zoom, reaching out to new voices across the U.S. and the world.

We would like to thank this year’s 59 reader-contributors, as well as our loyal attendees. Without their love and commitment, our reading series and this anthology would not have been possible.

We’re honored to have the Himalayan poet Yuyutsu Sharma as our poet-in- residence and Maria Lisella as this year’s guest poet.

This collection of poetry, infused with Brooklyn imagery, is our contribution to the vibrant spirit found in the Borough of Kings.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5KP3BHL

Product details Cost : $16

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B5KP3BHL Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (July 8, 2022) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 108 pages ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8822187795 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.8 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.26 x 11 inches

Brownstone Poets Pushcart Nominations for 2023

Brownstone Poets Pushcart Nominations for 2023 Posted on December 1, 2022

Congratulations to the following poets nominated for the 2023 Pushcart Prize from the Brownstone Poets 2022 Anthology, It was very hard to only select six from this fine collection of poets:

David Dephy

Prince A. McNally

Sandra Yannone

Susan Justiniano

Talena Lachelle Queen

Tish Ince

David Dephy For Poetry: David Dephy — “Time Is Heart”

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Prince A. McNally

For Poetry: Prince A McNally — “Shadow Boxing With Her Karma

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Sandra Yannone

For Poetry: Sandy Yannone Sandra Yannone — “Gratitude Workshop, Notebook #12, 1991

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Susan Justiniano

For Poetry: Rescue Poetix Susan Justiniano — “Exposed”

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Talena Lachelle Queen For Poetry: Talena Lachelle Queen — “You Cannot Silence the Ocean”

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Tish Ince For Poetry: Tish Ince Poet Writer Tish Ince — “I polish shoes”

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Brownstone Poets Anthology Event in a few days

Our Brownstone Poets Annual Anthology Celebration is only a few days away. Please join us this Saturday, December 3, from 2 on to 4:30 pm ET. Your $5 contribution helps support the publication of our 2023 anthology and guarantees you a 3-minute spot at our open mic (for poetry) at this event. Our spotlight readers are: Megha Sood Zev Torres Harvey Soss Mireya Perez David Dephy Thank you, David, for this beautiful photo of Brooklyn Bridge! Bruce E. Whitacre Crystal Crustl Davis Steven Koenig Jeff Cottrill Ken Holland Jack Cooper Rescue Poetix Hosted by Patricia Carragon, our Brooklyn girl and Editor-in-Chief. Please follow these directions, completing all the steps at least two days before the reading to avoid delays entering the Zoom meeting. Everyone is automatically signed up for the open. Note the order of the open reading follows the order of signup. Sign up early to read early in the program. Last-minute signup means you will read at the end of the program: Step 1: Make your $5 contribution: https://bit.ly/3bkqFmO (Note that your contribution is not refundable.) Step 2: Register in advance for this meeting: https://bit.ly/3hnpy8D Step 3: After making your contribution and completing your registration, you will receive a confidential confirmation email containing your unique link to join the event. Looking forward to seeing you at our December reading! For your convenience here is the link to our Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/3geIWCIeD DM @herbf533 or @patriciacarragon for more info or for assistance registering. #brownstonepoets #readingseries #anthology #poetryfriends #poetrycommunity #literaryevent #booklaunch #bookparty #openmic #zoomevent

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Brownstone Poets 2022 Anthology Celebration on Zoom

Saturday, December 3, 2022

2 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. EST

Our spotlight readers are:

Megha Sood

Zev Torres

Harvey Soss

Mireya Pérez-Bustillo

David Dephy

Bruce E. Whitacre

Crystal Crusti Davis

Steven Koenig

Jeff Cottrill

Ken Holland

Jack Cooper

Rescue Poetix

Plus a limited open mic. Your $5 contribution keeps our annual anthology in print and pays our features. Hosted by Patricia Carragon, our Brooklyn girl and Editor-in-Chief.

Please follow these instructions:

Step 1: Make your $5 contribution: https://bit.ly/3bkqFmO (Note that your contribution is not refundable.)

Step 2: Register in advance for this meeting: https://bit.ly/3hnpy8D

Step 3: After making your contribution and completing your registration, you will receive a confidential confirmation email containing your unique link to join the event.

Looking forward to seeing you at our December reading! For your convenience here is the link to our Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/1h85uKJcS

Brownstone Poets 2022 Anthology Celebration on Zoom

Brownstone Poets 2022 Anthology Celebration on Zoom

Saturday, December 3, 2022

2 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. EST

Our fspotlightreaders are:

Megha Sood

Zev Torres

Harvey Soss

Mireya Pérez-Bustillo

David Dephy

Bruce E Whitacre

Crystal Davis

Steven Koenig

Jeff Cottrill

Ken Holland

John Jack Jackie (Edward) Cooper

Susan Justiniano aka Rescue Poetix

Plus a limited open mic. Your $5 contribution keeps our annual anthology in print and pays our features. Hosted by Patricia Carragon, our Brooklyn girl and Editor-in-Chief.

Please follow these instructions:

Step 1: Make your $5 contribution: https://bit.ly/3bkqFmO (Note that your contribution is not refundable.)

Step 2: Register in advance for this meeting: https://bit.ly/3hnpy8D

Step 3: After making your contribution and completing your registration, you will receive a confidential confirmation email containing your unique link to join the event.

Looking forward to seeing you at our December reading! For your convenience here is the link to our Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/1h85uKJcS

Since 2005, Brownstone Poets has been inspiring poetry in Brooklyn. We strive to be a unique and diverse community, welcoming various literary styles and forms. Our reading series is expanding via Zoom, reaching out to new voices across the U.S. and the world. We would like to thank this year’s 59 reader-contributors, as well as our loyal attendees. Without their love and commitment, our reading series and this anthology would not have been possible. We’re honored to have the Himalayan poet Yuyutsu Sharma as our poet-in- residence and Maria Lisella as this year’s guest poet. This collection of poetry, infused with Brooklyn imagery, is our contribution to the vibrant spirit found in the Borough of Kings.

Brownstone Poets 2022 Anthology Celebration on Zoom, Sat, December 3 at 2 p.m.

Brownstone Poets 2022 Anthology Celebration on Zoom

Saturday, December 3, 2022

2 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. EST

Our fspotlightreaders are:

Megha Sood

Zev Torres

Harvey Soss

Mireya Pérez-Bustillo

David Dephy

Bruce E Whitacre

Crystal Davis

Steven Koenig

Jeff Cottrill

Ken Holland

John Jack Jackie (Edward) Cooper

Susan Justiniano aka Rescue Poetix

Plus a limited open mic. Your $5 contribution keeps our annual anthology in print and pays our features. Hosted by Patricia Carragon, our Brooklyn girl and Editor-in-Chief.

Please follow these instructions:

Step 1: Make your $5 contribution: https://bit.ly/3bkqFmO (Note that your contribution is not refundable.)

Step 2: Register in advance for this meeting: https://bit.ly/3hnpy8D

Step 3: After making your contribution and completing your registration, you will receive a confidential confirmation email containing your unique link to join the event.

Looking forward to seeing you at our December reading! For your convenience here is the link to our Facebook event page: https://fb.me/e/1h85uKJcS

Since 2005, Brownstone Poets has been inspiring poetry in Brooklyn. We strive to be a unique and diverse community, welcoming various literary styles and forms. Our reading series is expanding via Zoom, reaching out to new voices across the U.S. and the world. We would like to thank this year’s 59 reader-contributors, as well as our loyal attendees. Without their love and commitment, our reading series and this anthology would not have been possible. We’re honored to have the Himalayan poet Yuyutsu Sharma as our poet-in- residence and Maria Lisella as this year’s guest poet. This collection of poetry, infused with Brooklyn imagery, is our contribution to the vibrant spirit found in the Borough of Kings.