It almost snuck up on me, but next Tuesday, March 9, is the next Poetry Hickory. Featured writers are Pedestal Magazine Founding Editor, John Amen, and Mike Smith, author of 3 collections of poetry, including the most technically remarkable book of poems I’ve seen in a very, very, very long time. Both authors will have copies of their books available for purchase and are more than willing to make your copy a bit more special by signing it.
Open Mic readers are Nancy Posey, winner of the Poetic Asides 2009 November PAD Chapbook Challenge, and winner of two top 5 poems in the April 2009 PAD Challenge; John Womack, who has a new book of poems just out; and Justin Ganser.
As always, we’ll start at 6:30, but we will also have the NC Writers’ Network Writers’ Night Out at 5:00. This networking and critiquing group is open to any and all who wish to participate. Those who usually attend include both beginning writers and well-established writers and journal editors. It’s a great opportunity to gain insight towards beginning or furthering your occupation as a writer.
Attendance at Poetry Hickory and Writers’ Night Out is always free and is sponsored by Taste Full Beans Coffeehouse, Main Street Rag, and the North Carolina Writers’ Network.
Poetry Hickory 