1.Lu Highsmith : Rochester, New York, native Lu Highsmith has published essays, news articles,and poems over the past seventeen years. No matter which form she has chosen to exhibit her talents, each has been reflective of her passion for spirituality, sensuality, and social consciousness.In January, 2009 she was featured in Minority Reporter's "Face to the Name". Lu was also featured in the Democrat and Chronicle's "Women to Watch" series To Contact - Lucreations c/o Lu Highsmith 620 Park Ave Suite 380 Roch, NY
14607 e-mail: luhighsmith@yahoo.com
2. R D Armstrong:Lummox Press was created in 1994 by RD Armstrong. It began as a DIY / self-publishing imprint for poetry by RD aka Raindog. Several chapbooks were published and in late 1995 it began publishing the Lummox Journal, a monthly small/underground press lit-arts zine. Available primarily by subscription, the LJ continued its exploration of the “creative process” until its demise as a print mag in 2006.
During its eleven year existence, this tiny mag with the big name, interviewed poets, musicians and artists (over 100 in all) about how they do what they do. Hundreds of poems were also published in its pages. Poets like Todd Moore, Lyn Lifshin, Gerald Locklin, Holly Prado, L.A. Bogen, Linda Lerner,the late Scott Wannberg, Philomene Long, John Thomas and RD Armstrong, to name a few, appeared regularly within its pages. It was hailed as one of the best monthly’s in the small press, by both Todd Moore and reviewer John Berbrich.
In 1998, Lummox began publishing the Little Red Book series, and continued into 2011. During that time, 60 titles were published. There may be more LRBs on the horizon, but for now, RD is taking a break from them. Over the years the series included Lyn Lifshin, Todd Moore, Gerald Locklin, Linda Lerner, Normal, the late Scott Wannberg, Philomene Long, John Thomas, Bill Gainer, Todd Cirrilo, Leonard Cirino, Rebecca Morrison, A.D. Winans, B. Z. Niditch, Mark Weber, Bill Shields, Will Taylor, Jr., Hugh Fox, Lawrence Welsh, Alan Catlin, Patricia Wellingham-Jones, Nila NorthSun, Rob Plath and RD Armstrong. A good way to sample nearly all of the LRBs is to buy a copy of The Long Way Home (published on the 10th anniversary of the series).In 2008 the Lummox Press began publishing a series of perfect bound titles, starting with Fire and Rain, Vols. 1 & 2 by RD Armstrong. There are now 27 titles in this series. Most are Trade Paperbacks (6X9)Over the years, RD has come to know hundreds of poets and their fans. He thinks that there is a very strong connection between the struggles of the writers of poetry and the rest of the country (beyond mere lip-service). He sees his job as being two-fold: first, as a poet, his job is "to observe and report" (let the public judge the importance of my observations); and secondly, as a publisher, to give the reading public the best "bang" for their buck. In other words, give them poetry that is thought-provoking, and that is presented in a book that is both striking in appearance and is laid out with care (Lummox gives the author, and their words, the respect they deserve).Together with Chris Yeseta (Layout and Art Director since 1997), RD continues to publish books that are both striking in their looks as well as their content…published because of the merit of the work, not the fame of the author. That’s why there are so many first full-length collections in the CATALOG.
And things of
note:
1. Deirdre Smith is
raising funds to produce her new album! She's good! Enough said!
Check her out! http://www.indiegogo.com/individuals/1713982
2.http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/laughing-larry-s-ha-ha-date-tour/x/151759 I'm looking to go on a book tour. visit site for
info.
3. http://2013sgvpf.blogspot.com/
The 2013 San Gabriel Valley Poetry Festival in SGV, CA produced by
the "Mr. Pasadena" of the So Cal scene: The Soup (Urp!) man, Don
Kingfisher Campbell. You can contact him about booking his other events
through the information listed there too. Check it out!
4. The Puritan Magazine: The Puritan is an online, quarterly publication based in Toronto,
Ontario committed to publishing the best in new fiction, poetry, interviews,
and reviews. The Puritan seeks, above all, pioneering literature. Work
featured here may push toward the symbolic frontier, challenging limitations
and forging into previously unexplored aesthetic territory. But it may also
revisit and revitalize traditional forms. The Puritan embraces work wherever it
lands on the conceptual spectrum, so long as it is original, intelligent, and
engaging. Submissions should fall under one of five (5) categories: fiction,
non-fiction, poetry, interviews, and reviews. Unless we are soliciting your
work, all submissions must be previously unpublished (this includes
self-publishing). Only e-mail submissions are accepted (save those trees for
maypoles). Send all questions and messages to puritanmagazine@gmail.com use the submission manager to submit work for consideration. http://www.puritan-magazine.com/submissions.php
5. http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/us-edition
A publication in the United Kingdom that takes poetry
and business articles. (Note to UK poet Spencer Slater: This one is for
you! And of course anyone else reading this blog too!)
6. Our most frequent guest
poet Ilana Haley has graced this blog with another piece and I'm very glad she
has! Do you want to join her as a guest poet on this blog? The only
"Requirement" for doing so is that YOU feel you can match her!
You saw her poem ! There are more on this blog. Feel free to scroll through the
post and look at as many as You need to feel you’re at least as good as she is.
If you can honestly answer yes, let me know and I'll send you an invitation
link just the same as I did Ilana and you'll have the chance to PROVE IT with
what ever one of you poems you may chose to post. The exceptions are those
READERS on this blog who I've listed or may yet list I identified as
Poets. ( Spencer, Allan, Poetri, Jimbo, Deirdre and Don, If you
wondering the answers yes I DO MEAN YOU! Let me know you’re interested
and I'll hook you up! )
7. However, because of
Ilana's beautiful poem being posted , some of last week’s events may
have gotten missed and a few of them are my own events. With that in
mind heres the first re-post this blog has ever had:
Event #1: The Multi-Million Dollar
Poetry Industry:
This is an overview of the American Literary Scene covering
the 7 markets in which you can make a living form the
$7.3 Billion ( Yes, I said Billion with a B!) poetry industry.( Note: After 8
years in Rochester, NY working to help writers in all genres make a living at
what they do, the seminar presenter, Mr. Lawrence R. Berger has concluded that
the markets for novelists, journalist, screenwriters, technical writers
and any other genre you want are EXACTLY the same as they are for poets.
As a poet and self –help writer himself Mr. Berger has chosen to base the
information on the Poetry Genre for two reasons: 1. After working in this area
to make a living since 1999 and paying his bills by working in these same 7
markets, . 2. If he added in every other applicable genre he’s afraid he simply
could not count high enough to give an accurate dollar value on the size of the
market ( By the end of this seminar you’ll see the breakdown of the 7.1 Billion
mentioned earlier.) You’ll also learn:
· The
levels of reputation you’ll need to develop to be “successful” in the 7 markets
· The two
“Poetic orientations” (note: Again this also applies to all other genres. All
are welcome!)
· A
little bit more about Mr. Berger than you’ll find on this flyer and how he
might help you further.
This presentation will be open to the public! All welcome! Costs
$25 per attendee. Time: 3-5 P.M. Date: Saturday, March 16th 2013
Location: Gallery One Fine Arts, 2575 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY
14623(Behind Suburban Liquor, next to the Beers of The World Plaza.)
Special bonus for seminar attendees: All paid attendees will receive a
copy of an article by Mr. Berger titled: “ Times are Changing.” It
contains the results on the information he gathered when he was told that there
was now a law on the books that would make e-books tax exempt in New York State
and the opinions he’s formed as a result of doing the research and writing the
article. Some attendees may feel that the information in the article is worth
the $25 in and of itself so I’ll let you make the choice. You can either pay
the $25 for the article and get the seminar free or you can pay the
$25 for the seminar and get the article for free. As long as you attend the
event I can assure you Mr. Berger won’t notice the difference! See you there!
This event is also open to the public! All are welcome! Make Check or Money
Order Payable to Skysaje Enterprise. Unfortunately
Pre- registrations for this event has closed. However, all that
really means is that you might not be able to use your credit card to pay the admission fees
for the event ! I've just talked to the to the gallery owner to make arrangements and he in fact HAS AGREED CREDIT TO RUN CARDS THROUGH THE GALLERY! However, If your quite happy to bring the $25 in the form of cash or check
please feel free to just show up!
And of course, here is the info on the OTHER event too! Event
2: a special ESP READING:
In this case, since we’re inviting all writers in all genres to
attend this as well, ESP stands for everybody swaps
pages. The way it works is this : all attendees who wish to participate
put their writings into a pile ( preferable one page each but for time’s sake
please no more than 5 8.5 x 11 pages stapled together.) The
pile gets shuffled, and the first reader reads the first page(s) off the top,
the next the next work down and so on until we've gone through the
entire pile. The only Rule is: you absolutely cannot read your own work!
If by chance your page(s) happen to be up when it’s your turn, place the work
on the bottom of the pile and read the next one down. Mr. Berger last conducted an ESP reading in Rochester, NY in
August of 2011 for the Just Poets Organization and even now two years later
people who attended that event are still coming up to him and
saying it was the most fun they've ever had at a poetry reading
and asking when he plans on doing it again! Some of these poets have
been reading professionally for over 30 years and they still say
this! Come join us and see what it’s all about!
Date: Saturday, March 16th 2013 Time: 5:30-7:30
P.M. Costs $10 Location : Gallery One Fine Arts 2575 East Henrietta Road
Rochester , NY 14623 (Behind Suburban Liquor, Next to the Beers of The World
Plaza.) Again Pre- registration for this event is closed as
well, but if your quite happy to pay the $10 as cash or
check feel free to just show up for this event too! SEE YOU
THERE!
( Special note to Ilana Haley: PLEASE DON'T THINK FOR A SECOND
THAT I'll EVER WANT YOU TO STOP POSTING YOUR POEMS ON THIS BLOG! I'm
happy to have your new work up here whenever you might want to post it
and that won't change a bit as long as I'm alive
and sufficiently well enough to keep this blog running! As long
as you'd still be willing to do so PLEASE POST A POEM WHENEVER YOU CAN! )
8. Moby's Coffee and Tea: 5668 Cahuenga Blvd. NO HO,
CA 91601. Host James Gautier is excited to announce Urban Voodoo
and a Killer Open Mic ! This event is Free! Come down and check it out!
9. http://spokenfunk.com/ : I've posted the link
before, They do have a call out for new poets and comedians. So
I'm reposing the information in the bio for my friend, Poetri
Smith, who produces the show with his wife Juren ( I'm not entirely sure if she's
a poet or comic too or not.) Poetri Smith: Spoken Funk is an upbeat, uplifting, breath of
comedic and poetic fresh air. The brainchild of Juren Smith and Tony Award
winning poet, Poetri, Spoken Funk fuses today’s funniest comedians with the
world’s most talented spoken word poets. The groundbreaking combination of
comedy and poetry have never acquiesced with such success, and the fusion of
genres provides each and every guests with gut busting laughter and insightful
thought provoking commentary on today’s most intricate topics. Constantly
looking and booking the best in poetry & comedy. Feel free to contact
us.
Booking and information line: (866) 212-3676. Just in case your wondering I
don't think this violates any of my policies in the matter. This is clearly NOT
a second listing of Poetri as a reader of this blog but as the host producer of
the Spoken Funk series. I USED THE
SAME INFO FOR BOTH! However, I did get asked this and
I'm totally stunned that anyone wouldn't get the reasons I
might post something from California rather then just my local
area . First of all I'm
sorry but I just can't understand why anyone would ask me such a question! For
the record, as you can see from this post I not only have contacts in California
in addition to my local area , but literally all over the
world! Poetri's an old and dear friend and while I have not yet physically even
been in the same states as Juren, that could easily change and soon! They're
looking for poets and comics from all over the world to put
in their show so why shouldn't the readers of this blog have the chance
to BE those poets and comics in the showcase? You
now have their contact booking phone number and a link to the web site so you
can check out the event! If you’re interested you now have the info to get
in touch So don't be coming to me saying I never told you about it! MY JOB IS
TO GET YOU THE INFO! IT IS YOUR JOB TO CHOOSE WHETHER OR NOT TO ACT ON THAT
INFORMATION AND MAKE USE OF IT! Clearly I'VE DONE MY JOB! HAVE YOU
DONE YOURS?
10. The Jimmie Highsmith experience Live at the Tala Vera: March 20th, 2013 8-10:30 p.m. click the link for ticket info: http://www.facebook.com/events/412624052146640/
Whew! Again, lots of
stuff happening! I made a promise that I would include an updated
book list every three posts if at all possible and this is the third post this
time thanks to Ilana Haley's beautiful poem (re-read #6 for more!) So
here's the updated book lists:
Instant Poetry ( Just Add Words!) $15.00 per signed copy
Entitlement: Instant Poetry (Just Add Words!) Volume 2. $20 each
$26 each for signed copies.
The Green Lantern : a Guide to Achieving the American Dream .
Volume two, How to Survive in a Modern Economy ( Even On a Poets Income!) $20
per copy each $26 per signed copy.
Working Title: $5 per copy $10 per signed copy
Dragons Dance Volume One, spoken word CD $10 each
Chocolate box: $10 per copy $15 per signed copy
Cash Check or Money Order gratefully accepted!
To mail your check
send to:
Skysaje Enterprise: 50
Amesbury, Road Rochester, NY 14623 USA
The Green Lantern: a Guide to Achieving the
American Dream. Volume 2, How to Survive in a Modern Economy (Even on a Poets
Income! )ISBN# 0967374138 is now available from Amazon.com!
Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0967374138
check it out! It is also available at the following stores:
check it out! It is also available at the following stores:
Lift Bridge
Books Books
ECT.
45 Main Street 78 State Highway 31
Brockport,
NY Macedon, NY 14502
585-637-2260 585-474-4116
Instant Poetry (Just Add Words!) ISBN: 1450255523 is also available on Amazon.com! Here’s the Link: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss/186-6035028-9756501?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=instant+poetry%28Just+Add+Words%21%29+
Barnes and Noble .com:
and as of December 7,2012 the flowing Barnes and
Noble Brick and Mortar location:
Barnes and Noble/RIT Bookstore:
100 Park Point Blvd
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 424-6766 and can be ordered at all other
Barnes and Noble Stores and through pretty much any other booksellers around
the globe.
The Meridian West Art
Gallery
1209 Hertel Avenue,
Buffalo, NY
For more information, call 768-3805
See you next time!
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