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Tonight: Music for Peace

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

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

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

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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Music for Peace

Hello everyone: My son Karim and his friends are holding a concert/fundraiser for Gaza. Please read to see how you can contribute even if you are not located in Cleveland. And you can watch the concert for free online (see … 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

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Woman in the Abbey – The Evil That Lies Within

Woman in the Abbey — coming February 4, 2025 or Pre-order it now Also available in Kindle format. Woman in the Abbey – It will keep you guessing until the end.

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Woman in the Abbey – Sister Lucretia

Here’s a glimpse of one of the characters in Woman in the Abbey. Woman in the Abbey — coming February 4, 2025 or Buy it now Also available in Kindle format. Woman in the Abbey – It will keep you … Continue reading

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Space still available for Speaking of Love: Love Poetry Across the Ages

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, I am offering a 5 week workshop on the love poem. During this workshop, participants will; Dates: January 12, 19, 26, February 2 and 9 Time: 10-12 AM EST (dates and times are flexible … Continue reading

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Advance Copies Now Available

Just in time for Christmas, advance, signed copies of Woman in the Abbey are now available directly through me. Simply click on this link to order. Once your order goes through, I will contact you for inscription instructions. Happy Holidays … Continue reading

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