welcome to 2012

Hi folks, welcome to my first post of 2012,

Lots of new stuff here we go:

1. Got poetry Live: A weekly reading at Blue State Coffee (300 Thayer Street, Providence, RI) held every Tuesday from 8-10pm.We have an open mic followed by a featured reader. We ask only a mere $3 cover and that you support the venue by purchasing 1 drink or food item.

2.The American poetry Journal: APJ seeks to publish work using poetic device, favoring image, 

metaphor and good sound. We like alliteration, extended metaphors, image, movement and poems that can pass the “so what" test. 

The APJ has in mind the reader who delights in discovering what a poem can do to the tongue and what the poem paints on the cave of the mind.

The APJ wants to provide the poems published within its pages the best possible focus

and seeks to further promote them through reviewers and literary websites as well as by 

nominating works to the Pushcart Prize. The APJ also offers the American Poet Prize and the APJ Book Prize. 

3.Liberty's Vigil" Book Launch Reading Sunday, January 15, 2012
Time 2:00pm until 5:00pm Ross Gallery, Skalny Welcome Center, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY. Poets Karla Linn Merrifield and Dwain Wilder recently edited an anthology devoted to poems about the Occupy Movement. Titled "Liberty's Vigil: 99 Poets Among the 99%" the book will officially be published on Sunday, January 15, 2012 (see details at http://foothillspublishing.com/2012/id44.htm ) That happens to be the same date as our monthly Rochester Poets reading, We're delighted to devote our reading to the poets and poems of "Liberty's Vigil." 30 poets from the anthology live in the region: Anita Augesen, Bea O'Brien, Bobbie Panek, Charlotte Dickens, Colleen Powderly, Corinne Heschke, Dane Gordon, David White, Debby Rosenfeld, Dwain Wilder, Edward Dougherty, Eric Evans, Frank Judge, Jack Bradigan Spula, John Roche, Karla Linn Merrifield, Kitty Jospé, Laura Klinkon, Laura Glenn, Leah Zazulyer, MJ Iuppa, Mark Block, Martin Willitts Jr., Rachael Z. Ikins, Ron Bailey, Steve Lewandowski, Steve Coffman, Vincent Golphin, William Heyen, and William Seaton

but anyone included in the anthology who happens to be in the area (or loves to travel) is welcome to join us for this celebration.

4. POETRY FESTIVAL SANTA CRUZ -- 2/12/12 -- COCOANUT GROVE Sunday, February 12, 2012 Time 3:30pm until 10:00pm 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

5.  I know it's a ways away, but I'm revealing my  "secretes" on how I do my poetry improv on 1/25/12 in a workshop at the Creative Wellness Center (320 N. Goodman ST. #301 Rochester, NY across the parking lot from Village Gate Square.)  from 1-3 p.m.  Come on down! call (585) 325-3145 to reserve your space.


6. Every Sunday  8:p.m. Local Time, Steve Goodie hosts the show at The Bluebird cafe: 4104 Hillsboro Pike Nashville,TN No cover.$7.00 minimum great food and drink . visit http://www.stevegoodie.com and click on the gigs and bits link for more info.




7. Sharmagne  Leland-St. John will be featured at the Rapp Saloon NEXT Friday on 1-6-2011. 
The Rapp Saloon is located at: Hosteling International Building 1436 2nd Street in Santa Monica,CA
(between Santa Monica Blvd. and Broadway).


8.Second Sunday Poetry Party @ Home Room 1.08.12 Sunday, January 8, 2012

8:00pm until 10:30pm 8pm - doors &; open mic sign-up 8:30pm - poetry

Hosted by Scott Kaestner with featured poet Paul Mabon

Second Sunday Poetry Party is a monthly performance series hosted by Scott Kaestner

and we start the new year right with def poet Paul Mabon featuring at the Home Room stage ...

do come share, come hear, come experience the art of voice and start 2012 in style, word is born!

Home Room 3121 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057

Whew! the new year is starting off like gang busters! No poem this week! But here's the link for the books : 

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/instant-poetry?keyword=instant+poetry&store=allproducts

http://www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000187234







http://www.amazon.com/Instant-Poetry-Just-Add-Words/dp/1450255523/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296114461&sr=1-1

http://www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000187234

Oh,by the way, the results of the poll are in . Nobody said they wanted me to do the contest so I guess I won't.  if you have an interest in this market,let me know and I'll tell you how to find whats out there!

see you next week!

Well , this is the last blog of 2011!

Hi folks : Well, we made it through the beginning of the HA- HA day season! It runs  from October 11th ( (Columbus day) straight up through February 15Th of the following year! ( The day after  Valentine's  Day for those of you keeping score. )  Did you get what you wanted for Xmas or Hanukkah? Soon we start a new year. Where will you be reading then? Remember, I only post what I get sent or comes across my computer! If  I don't know about it I can't post it! There are no readings this week because of year end activities so send me some for next time, okay?

Here's a poem for you:

 New year new rules

By "laughing" Larry Berger

We've all got to make a living some how

the bills got to get paid and not just in

beer and pizza! 

Home may be a park bench but at least its dry

compared to the snowbank next door

Poets should not have to die to become great

musicians neither

yet who can argue with Graceland or Dollywood? 

Hey It just dawned on me 

Dolly Parton IS still alive!

I guess some of the great ones do make it while they're breathing!

My resolution for the new year is to do the same!

Whats yours? 

neat huh? here's the links for the books and the last chance at the poll.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/instant-poetry?keyword=instant+poetry&store=allproducts

http://www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000187234




http://www.amazon.com/Instant-Poetry-Just-Add-Words/dp/1450255523/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296114461&sr=1-1



And as promised till 12/31/11 I'm still running the poll. here's that info :



There are already an awful lot of contests that exist anyway but running one was fun and I'm willing to do It
 again if you'd want me  to so here's the question: the average literary contest pays out $500.00 to  winner and cost $20.00 to enter. 
If I were to start up the contest would you be willing to submit and pay the fee or not? 
we've still got 1 week to go till the end of the year but if you have not already responded, Please get back to me on this ASAP . My e-mail is laughingl@yahoo.com. You can also leave your comments on this or any other blog related issues by clicking on the word"comments" at the bottom of this page




see you next week.

It's THIS SUNDAY already! Wow!

Hi folks:
 Well we've made it till yule without the world getting blown up!  I'm sure it has not been for the lack of effort of those trying to do so,  but more due to the fact that those trying to stop them have had greater success and I for one am grateful because it gives me the time to write this blog and do other things than grab guns and fight to survive! so to all of you who serve on behalf of the rest of us :

Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!

Now on to this weeks blog post.:

1.  It has been suggested that reminders for this newsletter be sent out via an opt- in list serve rather than direct e-mails to the folks on my lists. So I figured I'll give it a shot . Here's the link if you want to opt-in
 http://eepurl.com/hUGEE  subscribe  or you can tell me if you prefer emails.

2. Most venues are closed for the holidays so enjoy a relaxing week with family and friends.

Here's a poem to round it out.

                                                            

The Yule 2011

By Laughing Larry Berger

The weather chills and we find that 

the temperature is STILL warmer than

a snowflake can find tolerable and we're in

for a green Christmas this year.

one war has ended after 10 years

there are many other things which have finished too.

we lost a lot of special people this year 

and gained a few more.

May your log burn brightly enough to embrace all of 2012!

Neat huh?  books make great last minute shopping gifts!

here are the links:

http://www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000187234

http://www.amazon.com/Instant-Poetry-Just-Add-Words/dp/1450255523/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296114461&sr=1-1


http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/instant-poetry?keyword=instant+poetry&store=allproducts





And as promised till 12/31/11 I'm still running the poll. here's that info :


There are already an awful lot of contests that exist anyway but running one was fun and I'm willing to do It


 again if you'd want me  to so here's the question: the average literary contest pays out $500.00 to  winner and cost $20.00 to enter. 


If I were to start up the contest would you be willing to submit and pay the fee or not? 


we've still got 1 week to go till the end of the year but if you have not already responded, Please get back to me on this ASAP . My e-mail is laughingl@yahoo.com. You can also leave 


your comments on this or any other blog related issues by clicking on the word"comments" at the bottom of this page


see you next week . 

only 10 shopping days left till the big one

Hi folks: Well it seems the new cleaner look is getting more responses so  I think I'll keep it! Here's what's happening:

1. Doctor Mongo Retrospective Web Launch  Friday, December 30, 2011
7:00pm until 10:00pm Fernando's HIdeaway 519 South Spring Street
LA CA 90013.  Be there if you  can.

2. Cindy Blair is reading at the Black Eyed Susan Cafe on Dec. 20th at 7:00pm.
22 W. Main St. in Angelica.NY 585-466-7070 http://www.angelicasweetshop.com

3. SATURDAY, DEC. 17: HOLIDAY SHOW!

HOPE TO SEE YOU @ THE LUCKETT HOLIDAY SHOW 2011!
This is going to be a special night @ Genghis Cohen!
740 N. Fairfax Ave Show time is 8:30 sharp for me.
$8 cover. And I just found out that Jason's old friend Chris Pierce is playing after him @ 9:30.
So it will truly be a magical night of friends and good music.

4. The Last Tango:
The Free Speech Zone reading series is having its Final night at the Tango Cafe (389 Gregory St. Rochester, NY) on Monday December 19 Th, 2011 8- 11 P.M. come join us in the celebration and watch for our rebirth at another venue.

 Short List this week huh? Things are slowing down for the big holidays.  Here's a little poem

Holiday Mud.

by "Laughing" Larry Berger 

Pies come out of the oven

mistletoe gets hung in doorways

the menorah is lit

Celebrations happen in different ways 

but this is the season most revered

and now the mud sits up! 

Kurt Vonnegut is one of my favorite authors other than myself! did you catch the "Cats Cradle  reference? 

Here's the links for my books

http://www.amazon.com/Instant-Poetry-Just-Add-Words/dp/1450255523/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296114461&sr=1-1

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/instant-poetry?keyword=instant+poetry&store=allproducts

http://www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000187234

I  have the second edition of ,my follow up collection called "Chocolate Box:" 
 available as a down loadable PDF e-book through CFK publishers. 
Here's the link for it:




 http://www.biblio.com/search.phpauthor=&title=Chocolate+box&keyisbn=&format=&dealer_id=27786

And as promised till 12/31/11 I'm still running the poll. here's that info :

There are already an awful lot of contests that exist  
anyway but running one was fun and I'm willing to do It
 again if you'd want me  to so here's the question: 
the average literary contest pays out $500.00 to  winner and cost $20.00 to enter. 
If I were to start up the contest would you be willing to submit and pay the fee or not? 
we've still got 2 weeks to go till the end of the year but if you have not already responded, 


Please get back to me on this ASAP . My e-mail is laughingl@yahoo.com. You can also leave 


your comments on this or any other blog related issues by clicking on the word"comments" at 


the bottom of this page.





see you next time. 

one thing after another!

Hi folks  Its 12:11PM on Friday 12/9/11 and so far since my last posting I'd had 6 art shows, two parties, 5 networking meetings, 2 clients and a fund raiser.  Tomorrow I've got a job fair, a seminar and a party on Friday and more to come. This is what I meant when I used the term "Holiday Schedule" last time. I was too  worn out to explain it then. Sorry for any confusion but now you know.  Here's the stuff for this week and the poll. Enjoy!



Join us this coming Monday, December 12, for a real treat when our featured performer will be poet-singer LU HIGHSMITH, followed by one of the best open mics in the area.All are welcome to participate in our open mics: comics, singers, poets, Musicians, storytellers -- you name it! No rants, though!


We hope to see you all on Monday -- it will be the 2nd last Free Speech Zone at the Tango!! 389 Gregory St. Rochester, NY  It's been a great 2 years at the wonderful Tango space but the owners recently decided to end our regular spoken word series  We'll keep you posted on where & when we'll resurface! And don't forget that our monthly series at Fisher on the 3rd Sundays will be continuing.

Our next event there is the annual Rochester Poets Open Reading on January 15 -- poets of all ages and levels of experience are invited to perform.

Come on out!! If you've never read your work in public, this is your chance to perform in a fantastic venue, the Ross Art Gallery. Thanks Frank ( 585) 260 9005 for more info!

1.www.thepedestalmagazine.com  A new lit magazine that's been around for 60 years. 

2. It is coming up on Jan. 21st, 3 PM, Saturday, at Lovin' Cup near RIT/NTID campus. John Roche, a Liberal Arts professor at RIT, and I will coordinate this event as our 4th year. This performance will consist of hearing and deaf/hard of hearing poets/performers taking turns on stage, which means that there will be beauty in the honor and respect toward English and ASL poetry/storytelling/whatever else. Before our Def Meets Deaf Poetry Jam 4, on Jan. 13th and 14th, Peter Cook and Keith Wan will perform at NTID (National Technical Institute for the Deaf). Do not know what time their show will be and will get back to you when I find out. These two well-respected deaf performers won't perform for Def Meets Deaf Poetry Jam 4, but they will be our guide toward our performance at Lovin' Cup after their performance. This can be crucial toward growth and honor toward ASL poetry in general. 

Henceforth, I would like to ask some of you, who are ASL poets/performers/storytellers/whatever else, to consider joining Def Meets Deaf Poetry Jan 4 at Lovin' Cup on Jan. 21st. Hearing performers who know ASL are welcome to perform, too. John Roche will seek for hearing poets/performers who speak English versions while I will seek for deaf/hard of hearing/ASL-abled performers. If any of you want to perform and can do so on Jan 21st, 3 PM-5 PM time slot, then let me know. 

Thank you and shall our hands flutter in the air with beauty like the wings of butterflies.

Eddie Swayze

3. Bush Mango Drum & Dance in Performance!Friday, December 16, 2011 at 7:30pm until Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 10:00pm An exhilarating evening of music, dance, theater and song from Guinea, West Africa! Two shows, Friday at 7:30 and Saturday at 7:30. !Bush Mango Drum & Dance 34 Elton Street Rochester, New York.  Bring the family!




4. As a part of the debut of Soul Conversations online store,

we are offering you a special discount on all of our literature.

 For each book sold, $3.00 will be donated to persecuted Christian organizations!

This offer is available from November 11th through December 23rd, so don't miss out! Pass the word on to those you know! Go to the 'What I Provide' page of the site and order a book today!know that $3 of each book sold through my company Soul Conversations, goes to Solidarity 


International, persecution.org and The Voice of the Martyrs to help persecuted 


Christians around the world. Blessings, Liz Ciccone

  Soul Conversations Call us now! 651-764-5181  Or visit www.soulconversations.ne

5.Ellyn Maybe's Poetry Rodeo 7:00pm until 10:00pm Thursday, December 15, 2011The Ellyn Maybe Band which includes Harlan Steinberger, Robbie Fitzsimmons, Danny Moynahan and Tommy Jordan will perform and there is also an open reading where the band will improvise behind you. General admission $8, seniors and students $5, members free.
681 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291 · Get Directions? Phone (310)822-3006 Website http://www.beyondbaroque.org

6.INTO THE NOW Friday, December 16, 2011 Playing your Favorite Dead,Dylan,Stones, Originals

Temple Bar & Grille109 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14605 hosted by Ray DAR

7.Feral Fusion at the Amsterdam Cafe in North Hollywood.
Feral Fusion has, at its core, the spoken word: lyric poetry, prose poetry, free verse, hip hop, slam, storytelling. .. To combine the spoken word with music, dance, visual art, performance art, digital sound overlays or other voices — that's the Fusion — that's when the spoken word becomes an explosive force. Thursday Nights at the Amsterdam Cafe  10905 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601
(NoHo Redline Metro Station) Sign Up - 8:00 pm  Start - 8:30 pm  Solo poetry/spoken word - 5 minutes or 3 poems Fusion artists - 10 minutes Hosted by Angel Uriel Perales and Cindy Weinstein (aka Feral Artist) 

 Wow! Looks like I'm not the only busy person this week! Here's a short poem 

Seasons greeting to one and all

Lets go out and have a ball

if you feel there is nothing to do  

just scroll through this blog and look back a week or two.

Special alert:  My upcoming book : The Green Lantern, a Guide for Achieving the 

American Dream. Volume 2 How to Survive in a Modern Economy ( Even on a Poets income!)

Will be self published through Skysaje Enterprise and is due to hit stores in March of 

2012. We have begun accepting pre- orders.  The price is $15.00  ( $10.00 per signed

 copy , $5.00 shipping and handling charges.)  Here's the blurb for the book:

Well, it’s finally done! The original book was written some 12 years ago and a lot has stayed the same and in some cases has gotten worse: The Bail out, The crash The reduction in credit worthiness of the USA, protection for the “middle class”.  Our “leaders” in congress so unable to come together and discuss these issues that the “emergency measures,” had to be put in place to occur automatically if they could not get the deficit down and they STILL could not agree on a plan!  Contrast that with the Author of this book who in the same 12 year period has successfully put out the first edition of this guide, taught at the university level for three years, conducted an international poetry contest for three years, Written another 5 poetry books (one of which is currently in its third edition and another in its second.), produced a CD and helped teach his fellow poets how to earn a living from their words too.  All this AFTER spending a Year on a Psychiatric Ward in a suicidal depression which writing the first edition of this book helped get him out of. WHO WOULD YOU RATHER TAKE YOUR ADVICE FROM? Send your payment to laughingl@yahoo.com via Pay Pal or send a message to the same email address to inquire where to post the paper check to if you'd prefer that method of payment.

here are the links where you can buy my poetry books , Amazon.com is having a sale on my book  Instant Poetry (Just add words!) it normally retails for $8.95 . I charge $13.00 for signed copies ( you can send payment via pay pal to the same address . just indicate which book you want.) Amazon is selling them starting at $2.26 plus $3.00 shipping.) Here's the links:

http://www.amazon.com/Instant-Poetry-Just-Add-Words/dp/1450255523/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296114461&sr=1-1






It's also available from Barnes and Noble. com and any of their retail stores at full price. Here's the link for that: 




http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/instant-poetry?keyword=instant+poetry&store=allproducts




and through the publisher at: http://www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000187234









I have the second edition of ,my follow up collection called "Chocolate Box:" 







 available as a down Loadable PDf e-book through CFK publishers. here's the link for 







that:  http://www.biblio.com/search.php?author=&title=Chocolate+box&keyisbn=&format=&dealer_id=27786



One last thing: I told you last week I would be taking a poll as to whether or not to restart the contest. so far I've heard from 11 people who said don't, 4 who said go for it  There are already an awful lot of contests that exist  anyway but running one was fun and I'm willing to do It again if you'd want me  to so here's the question: the average literary contest pays out $500.00 to  winner and cost $20.00 to enter. If i were to start up the contest would you be willing to submit and pay the fee or not? We've still got 3 weeks to got till the end of the year but if you have not already responded, Please get 
back to me on this ASAP . My e-mail is laughingl@yahoo.com. You can also leave your comments on this or any other blog related issues by clicking on the word"comments" at the bottom of this page.




have fun! see you next week.  

The count down continues

Hi folks I had fun at the Rochester  Arts Council show ! I saw some old freinds  and made a few new ones ( including a woman named Sarah who turned out to be the current Executive  Director for the Rochester Arts Council who was the hostess for the evening.) Go back over the last two post to see where  I might be next. I keep you posted too. Here's this weeks blog. enjoy! :

1. Genesee Reading Series Tuesday, December 13, 2011 7:30 PM, Writers and Books $3 members, $6 public Curated by Wanda Schubmehl  The final Genesee Reading Series of the Writers and Books  30th Anniversary Year features our very own Joe Flaherty and his  daughter, Caedra Scott-Flaherty. You do not want to miss this  opportunity to hear Joe and Caedra read from their own work. Come share  with us this very fitting end to the wonderful 2011 Genesee Reading Series season!




2. JASON LUCKETT Saturday, December 17, 2011  8:30pm Los Angeles

• Venue: Genghis Cohen 740 N. Fairfax Ave. LACA  US Admission: $8 Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed http://genghiscohen.com/#/home

3. BEYOND BAROQUE phone#310.822.3006 info@beyondbaroque.org

681 Venice Blvd. West of Lincoln December 16, Friday 7:30 PM
ANAIS NIN'S STUDENTS, A CELEBRATION ANAIS NIN'S students read their work and discuss her impact on their lives Featuring NANCY SHIFFRIN, LEAH SCHWEITZER, and NAN HUNT.

"Eroticism is one of the basic means of self-knowledge, as indispensable 
as poetry…”Anais Nin, In Favor of the Sensitive Man

“Nancy Shiffrin's poems are gut-land responses to a personal life of 
risks, frustrations, and celebrations. Her writing is lean, sensitive, 
erotic. She celebrates the female body with a rare vigor.” Robert Peters

4. The course is called "A PLANT-BASED DIET – Eating for Happiness and Health." In the course, the principles of happily thriving on a low-fat, whole-foods plant-based diet will be thoroughly explored.The course will be given on successive Monday evenings from 7 PM to 9 PM beginning on January 23, 2012 and ending on February 27, 2012. The Monday prior to the first session (January 16, 2012), there will be a showing of the documentary "Forks Over Knives." I will be available to answer questions afterwards.The cost for the entire 6 week course (including all materials) is $60 for JCC members and $75 for non-members. Any profit will be donated to the Rochester Area Vegetarian Society.

The cost of the showing of Forks Over Knives is $8 for JCC members and $10 for non-members.

To register for the course and/or movie, please call (585) 461-2000 or visit the JCC website (jccrochester.org), click on "Registration," and search for "Adult One-Time Programs." Please share this information with anyone who might be interested. Ted D. Barnett, MD

5. Chris-Myth Busters Performance: December 15 at 7:30pm until December 18 at 7:30pm   Both Deaf and hearing will enjoy this musical full of singing and dancing, signing 

and lots of Christmas surprises. Bring the whole family!FREE! But reservations are

 recommended.Email: tickets@anchorchristian.org to make your reservation now!!!Refreshments will be served after each performance.

6. Special alert:  My upcoming book : The Green Lantern, a Guide for Achieving the 

American Dream. Volume 2 How to Survive in a Modern Economy ( Even on a Poets income!)

Will be self published through Skysaje Enterprise and is due to hit stores in March of 

2012. We have begun accepting pre- orders.  The price is $15.00  ( $10.00 per signed

 copy , $5.00 shipping and handling charges.)  Here's the blurb for the book:

Well, it’s
finally done! The original book was written some 12 years ago and a lot has stayed
the same and in some cases has gotten worse: The Bail out, The crash The
reduction in credit worthiness of the USA, Protection for the “middle class” And
our “leaders” in congress so unable to come together and discuss these issues
that the “emergency measures,” had to be put in place to occur automatically if
they could not get the deficit down and they STILL could not agree on a plan!  

Contrast that with the Author of this book who
in the same 12 year period has successfully put out the first edition of this
guide, taught at the university level for three years, conducted an
international poetry contest for three years, Written another 5 poetry books (one
of which is currently in its third edition and another in its second.),
produced a CD and helped teach his fellow poets how to earn a living from their
words too.  All this AFTER spending a
Year on a Psychiatric Ward in a suicidal depression which writing the first edition
of this book helped get him out of. WHO WOULD YOU RATHER TAKE YOUR ADVICE FROM? Send your payment to laughingl@yahoo.com via Pay Pal or send a message to the same email address to inquire where to post the paper check to if you'd prefer that method of payment.

neat huh?  no poem this week but here are the links where you can buy my poetry books , Amazon.com is having a sale on my book  Instant Poetry (Just add words!) it normally retails for $8.95 . I charge $13.00 for signed copies ( you can send payment via pay pal to the same address . just indicate which book you want.) Amazon is selling them starting at $2.26 plus $3.00 shipping.) Here's the links:

http://www.amazon.com/Instant-Poetry-Just-Add-Words/dp/1450255523/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296114461&sr=1-1

 

It's also avalible from Barnes and Noble. com and any of thier retail stores at full price. Here's the link for that: 

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/instant-poetry?keyword=instant+poetry&store=allproducts

and through the publisher at: http://www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000187234

 I have the second edition of ,my follow up collection called "Chocolet Box:" 

 avalible as a down Loadable PDf e-book through CFK publishers. here's the link for 

that:  http://www.biblio.com/search.php?author=&title=Chocolate+box&keyisbn=&format=&dealer_id=27786

One last thing: I've been thinking about restarting a contest I ran from 2007-2009.

It was kind of fun  but I had to shut it down because it cost more than it brought in. However, this was BEFORE Linked In and Twitter even existed  and Facebook had not gotten more than 100,000 subscribers yet.  I had also required submissions to be sent exclusively though the US post office and could not accept electronic payments yet.

Much of that has changed since Facebook now has 1 in every 7 people on the planet earth as members and both Linked in and Twitter are catching up fast,  I now have a PAY Pal account etc.    So I'm thinking of starting it up again so this is a poll.

There are a LOT of contests already out there for poetry and most require a $20.00 entry fee for up to 5 pages of poems. The biggest prize I could guarantee is $500.00 and considering I still have 35 of the 50 copies of the "Working Title" Anthology I produced from the Last time and only gave 10 to the publisher I'm not sure if there will be a chance to have submitted work published or not so here's my question:

Would you be willing to pay the $20.00 entry fee and submit to a contest I had put together? or would you go with one of the other 500,000 contest already avalible?

Please send and E-mail to me at

Lberger1027@gmail.com before midnight on 12/31/11 and let me know.

If there is sufficent interest I'll take through March 20,2012 and set it up to begin with the start of 

 WORD SEASON ( starting with world poetry day 3/21 and running through fathers day in June.)

and have it Live through December 2012 if I can, let me know if you want it.

Btw, copies of the anthology are $5.00 plus $3.00 shipping. send via Pay Pal to laughingl@yahoo.com

See you next week!