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Song of Naples

Posted on May 27, 2025 by

Thanks to the editors at VIA: Voices in Italian Americana who have published my poem, “Song of Naples,” reprinted here below. SONG OF NAPLESby Mike MaggioAwake, O Naples, and tell me of my dream.Awake at once, O temptress of the … Continue reading →

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Only Smoke – A Review

Posted on May 23, 2025 by

Only Smoke, by acclaimed Spanish author Juan José Millá, is a quirky little novel about a young man who searches for his father while channeling Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Here is my review.

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Book Signing This Saturday

Posted on May 21, 2025 by

On Saturday, May 24, I will be doing a book signing for my novella Woman in the Abbey at Winchester Book Gallery. I’ll be there from 11 AM till 1 PM. If you’re in the area, please stop by and … Continue reading →

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Individual Poetry Workshops Now Available

Posted on May 9, 2025 by

Now accepting individuals for poets who wish to explore ways to develop their poetic skills.. Each individual workshop will focus on providing detailed feedback on individual poems as well as on providing advice on publishing, breaking through writer’s block and … Continue reading →

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Tonight: Music for Peace

Posted on May 4, 2025 by

To raise money for World Central Kitchen to help feed the people in Gaza, Karim Maggio, Master’s degree candidate in Cello at Julliard, and Yasmine Gerardi, Bachelor’s degree candidate in Voice at Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM), have organized a … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Winner of This Year’s 30 for 30

Posted on May 3, 2025 by

Joan Dobbie, this year’s judge for 30 for 30’s “Let’s Not Talk About Cancer” and co-host of the River Road Reading Series in Eugene, Oregon, has chosen “Das Quintett” by Suzann Heron as this year’s winning poem. In making her … Continue reading →

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A Brief Gazelle

Posted on May 2, 2025 by

After a year and a half of production issues, my latest poetry collection, A Brief Gazelle, has finally made its way into the world. A Brief Gazelle is a collection of poems written over several decades that deal with love … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Workshop: Portrait of an Image: Image as A Driving Force of Poetry

Posted on May 1, 2025 by

Beginning June 8, I will be offering a 10 week workshop on imagery:. Portrait of an Image: Image as a Driving Force of Poetry. Through readings, lectures, discussions and guided exercises, participants will explore the history of imagery in poetry … Continue reading →

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Valerie Beers

Posted on April 29, 2025 by

What No One Talks AboutEveryonetalks abouthowcancer sucks,awareness,championing the cure.Pink ribbons&bravery.No onetalks abouthowshe started smokingat age 12getting the cigarettesfrom theschool bus driver.Tongue cancer.Red ribbonfor theblood and addiction. Copyright 2025 Valerie Beers Bio: Valeri Beers is from Bangor, Maine. She has published … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 19, 2025 by

In honor of all those who have fallen victim to cancer. Donation Appeal:To help victims of cancer and to help foster continuing research into this deadly disease, please consider donating to either The American Cancer Society or The Leukemia and … Continue reading →