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A Reading from Woman in the Abbey
A wonderful afternoon at Antonella Manganelli’s house where I presented a short history of the gothic novel and then read from Woman in the Abbey. Thank you, Antonella, and to all who came. Stay tuned for more.
Welcome to 30 for 30 2025: Let’s Not Talk About Cancer
In 2012, I was diagnosed with a type of leukemia known as hairy cell. Thanks to the miracle workers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), those nasty little hairy cells were put into remission where they remain today. Several … Continue reading
Poetry Society of Virginia Northern Region Festival
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Four spots still available for 30 for 30
There are still four spots left for 30 for 30. Open to anyone, anywhere. This year’s theme is as follows: Let’s Not Talk About Cancer. That’s wide open, kind of. But like cancer, I want you to go wild and … Continue reading
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Announcing the 12th Annual 30 for 30 Poetry Celebration for National Poetry Month
I’m pleased to announce the twelfth annual 30 for 30 Poetry Celebration, sponsored by Potomac Review, which will once again take place this year on my web site, www.mikemaggio.net This year’s theme is as follows: Let’s Not Talk About Cancer. … Continue reading
A Poem for Leukemia
SplenomegalyBehind every spleen is an army:villous or follicularspreading out over the entire battlefield.A degenerative quadrant of multiple loopsmultiple troops marching remarkably.A remarkable echotexture, unquestionably alive.The question to be answered thenregarding this conflictthis landscape we call biologythis battle between the Red … Continue reading
Woman in the Abbey Released Today
Today, February 4, is the official release date for my new novella, Woman in the Abbey, a gothic tale of love and betrayal, published by Vine Leaves Press. Woman in the Abbey has been praised far and wide for its … Continue reading
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Woman in the Abbey Will Be Released Tomorrow
Tomorrow, February4, is the official release date for Woman in the Abbey, a gothic tale of love and betrayal, published by Vine Leaves Press. Woman in the Abbey has been praised far and wide for its fidelity to the gothic … Continue reading
Praise for Woman in the Abbey
“A magnificent blending of horror, fantasy, romance and suspense.” — Midwest Review “A chilling, frenetic gothic ride from beginning to end.” — Steve Zettler, Two for the Money “An old-school gothic novel packed with horror, romance, and beautifully overwrought emotion.” … Continue reading
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MBR Calls Woman in the Abbey Magnificent
In the latest review of Woman in the Abbey, Midwest Book Review calls the book “a magnificent blending of horror, fantasy, romance and suspense” and adds that Woman in The Abbey is keenly crafted and a simply riveting read.” They … Continue reading
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