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Coventry Author and poet Sue Maggott joined in the fun to celebrate World Laughter Day. She trained as a yoga laughter leader after taking early retirement from the Civil Service.

Female Poet Wins the Sixth $50,000 Gift of Freedom Award Press Contact:  Tracey Cravens-Gras, 505-273-1859, tracey@aroomofherownfoundation.org, www.aroho.org Placitas, NM.

Michael Allen’s new novel is a complete metaphor he wrote entirely with his daughter in mind. The story explores the life of a single father who ends up in a coma for nine years after a near fatal accident, only to awaken with amnesia.

The Book Series-Jewish Lives- announces Harry Houdini and Allen Ginsberg as its newest titles to the list of forthcoming books. The already published biographies of Sarah Bernhardt and Hank Greenberg will be available in paperback March 30, 2013.

The Tell-Tale Heart HD interactive iPad adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's classic story contains creepy mixed-media painting, interactive elements, bone-chilling sound effects and a spellbinding 1930's-style radio drama performance.

Two Panel Discussion Sessions with Cuban Writer Orlando Ferrand, Moderated by Professor Robert F. Cohen, Director of the Book-of-the-Semester Project, Will Be Hosted by HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE CTY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK ON APRIL 26, 2012

FL business owner, author and motivational speaker, Sabrina K. Carpenter will be showcasing in Jacksonville, FL at the APCA National Programming Conference to showcase her passion within the motivational speaking and spoken word poetry realm.

Michael Sullivan was one of the five winners with his poem: Invisible Lives and shortlisted on the Aquillrelle Main contest 3 list with his poems: Forgotten Chords Within The Serpent's Eye The Silent Thief

Coventry Author and poet Sue Maggott joined in the fun to celebrate World Laughter Day. She trained as a yoga laughter leader after taking early retirement from the Civil Service.

The collected poems of Howard Camner from 1976 - 2012, "Poems from the Mud Room" Available in hardback, soft cover, or e-book from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or through any bookstore worldwide

Female Poet Wins the Sixth $50,000 Gift of Freedom Award Press Contact:  Tracey Cravens-Gras, 505-273-1859, tracey@aroomofherownfoundation.org, www.aroho.org Placitas, NM.

Michael Allen’s new novel is a complete metaphor he wrote entirely with his daughter in mind. The story explores the life of a single father who ends up in a coma for nine years after a near fatal accident, only to awaken with amnesia.

The Book Series-Jewish Lives- announces Harry Houdini and Allen Ginsberg as its newest titles to the list of forthcoming books. The already published biographies of Sarah Bernhardt and Hank Greenberg will be available in paperback March 30, 2013.

North Carolina writer Maureen Sherbondy has won the Robert Watson Poetry Award from Spring Garden Press. She is the first North Carolina writer to win this award. The Year of Dead Fathers was selected by judge and poet A. Van Jordan.

The Tell-Tale Heart HD interactive iPad adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's classic story contains creepy mixed-media painting, interactive elements, bone-chilling sound effects and a spellbinding 1930's-style radio drama performance.

Two Panel Discussion Sessions with Cuban Writer Orlando Ferrand, Moderated by Professor Robert F. Cohen, Director of the Book-of-the-Semester Project, Will Be Hosted by HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE CTY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK ON APRIL 26, 2012

This global initiative was founded by spoken word poets Miss Quote, a women who has decided to roll up her sleeve brandish her heart and talent daring all to courageously care past the margins of personal familiarity.

Author Albert Flynn DeSilver, who served as Marin County California’s Poet Laureate, donates a percentage of proceeds from new memoir to recovery, literacy, and mindfulness education programs.

May 19 – June 24 @ the Lounge Theatre “We lost it there. We were improvising, and we lost it.”

Rose will be reading book excerpts, answering questions, and signing books on Friday, March 9, 2012 from 2:30 to 4pm

FL business owner, author and motivational speaker, Sabrina K. Carpenter will be showcasing in Jacksonville, FL at the APCA National Programming Conference to showcase her passion within the motivational speaking and spoken word poetry realm.

Join The Philadelphia Poetry Slam and 150 poetry fans to welcome internationally touring poet, Jive Poetic to Philadelphia on Friday, March 2nd, 2012 at 8:30pm, at the Media Bureau Studios, 725 North 4th Street, in Northern Liberties.

Author, K. Wallace pleased to announce her book, Visions and Verse. . . Along the Path. A short book of poetry with coordinating artwork, Visions and Verse shares inner enlightenment with the reader.

Michael Sullivan was one of the five winners with his poem: Invisible Lives and shortlisted on the Aquillrelle Main contest 3 list with his poems: Forgotten Chords Within The Serpent's Eye The Silent Thief

Poets Ms. Wise and Def Poetry veteran Black Ice will be featured performers for the debut of the IDEA Performing Arts Center Open Mic Night on Friday October 28th; the monthly series kicks off at the Susquehanna Bank Center on the Camden Waterfront.

Dylan Thomas Centre employee Alan Kellermann is to have his poetry published by one of Wales’ top publishers.

An uplifting performance from the heart! A remarkable ensemble of innovative artists celebrates the poetry of the 13th century mystic Rumi with an evening of story, music, dance and humor.

Prolific writer releases fourth book of poetry.

Into the Walled Garden. Poet and novelist Clive Gilson has a new collection of his prize winning poetry published as an eBook on Amazon and SmashWords. Into the Walled Garden brings together for the first time all of Clive's work from 2001 - 2009.

If there’s one woman who can inspire Shah Rukh Khan to write poetry, it is Vidya Balan. Friends of the actress say that SRK recently wrote a couplet, shayari for Vidya, praising her in no uncertain terms.

Named Best Poet, by the Miami Times in 2005, Liberty City native, Will Da Real One made "freeing minds" his mission. He appeared on HBO's Def Poetry Jam for two seasons.

JMA Principal Mrs Booma Natarajan and her team of teachers take inspiration from the famous quote “Don't limit a child to your own learning, for he was born in another time.”

Scottish author and poet, Colin Galbraith, has released his entire back catalogue of published books, for purchase on the Kindle at drastically reduced prices.

Edmonton spoken word artist Corey Hamilton, launches his new Collection of

Edmonton spoken word artist Corey Hamilton, launches his new Collection of poetry

Roughly 150 people from over 20 countries participated in an online interactive writing experiment to inspire one poet, Isabel Kestner, to write 100 poems in 100 hours.

Book: PrettyBeast (The beautiful side of ugly) (Free CD w/purchase of book) Mixtape Album: Real Talk Vol. 1 Available March 8th 2011 (Amazon)

Award winning singer/songwriter/musician has new releases coming in 2011.

The Dylan Thomas Centre welcomes the acclaimed poet, Don Paterson, on Saturday, 25 September at 7.30pm.

Michael Kelligan continues his Deadlier Than The Male season of plays written and directed by women with two script-held performances directed by Gilly Adams on Wednesday, 15 September at 7.30pm at Dylan Thomas Centre.

Award winning poet Carol Ann Duffy, Don Paterson and Gillian Clarke are some of the big names confirmed in Dylan Thomas' literature programme this autumn.

Infoyogi LLC’s President, Mr. Rao Tallapragada is awarded the prestigious title “SiliconAndhra Sahitya Bharati” for his contributions to Telugu literature.

Poems123.com announced today of their new Poem / Poetry submission service. The service is free and is asking all writers and authors to please visit their site and submit poetry.

Essential Theatre presents "Darker Face of the Earth" by Rita Dove, directed by Betty Hart, opening night reception with Pulitzer Prize Winner, Former U.S. Poet Laureate, playwright Rita Dove. July 8th, VIP reception 7 pm, 8 pm performance.

Poet Rick Tobin releases his final works of poetry with an attack on U.S. wars, banking, religion and the general failing infrastructure of everyday life in America.

Aja Anderson is a published, professional poet. She will find you the words that say what you feel. Have you ever wanted to say just the right thing but couldn't find the words? Aja does this with ease.

VIP Reception with Pulitzer Prize-winning African-American former Poet Laureate Rita Dove. Regional Premiere of "Darker Face of the Earth". The classic story of Oedipus is re-imagined on a slave plantation in the American South.

Gary Beers, author, playwright and poet continues to amaze literature and education worlds! Web sites and notable book stores report four (4) star customer reviews! It appears of this writer's work being well accepted of many readers of all genres!

The a'capella singer on Youtube known as Marcee Lee Winthrop is, also,a poet with her first book called "POVERTY REVOLUTION:Part 1-Skimming the Surface".She will be signing her books at Books,Inc./Book Lover's Cafe from 12noon-2pm today.

On Thursday, April 8, at 7:30pm, the Michael-Ann Russell JCC, will offer a special opportunity for audiences to see the film “Neither Memory Nor Magic: The Life and Poetry of Miklos Radnoti” at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus, 20350 NE 26 Ave. Miami.

The programme for one of Ireland's largest annual gatherings of contemporary poets and writers was announced in County Limerick today.

Junious R Ward, currently living in Davidson, NC, announces the release of his first book of poetry. Life Power Soul fuses the sound, cadence and rhythm of hip hop with traditional poetry while giving voice to the hidden poetic side of every man.

After a seven year Hiatus, Poet Laureate, "Until No More", resurfaces as guest on what is said to be the #1 Radio Show ! *** Antici... pation made me jump the gun.

Through the spirit of a soul caught up and caressed by angel's wings this inspirational and mind expanding writing has you ponder the devastation that has hit Haiti through the roar and the rumble of an earthquake.

Susan Boyle,with her swift success,is inspiring people to reach for their dream.Those who thought that no one would pay attention to them due to their not-quite-right looks are finding that they can step out in confidence and reach for their dream.

Lokust239 (real name William Arciszewski) is ready to show the industry that he is coming, and coming fast! With his new album "Definition Of Insanity" on iTunes, he aims to sell 20,000 copies in less than 2 months.

Rita Dove, a, playwright and former United States Poet Laureate, will be the keynote speaker for Georgia Perimeter College’s 14th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration to be held on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010.

Katharina Maria Arroyo describes herself as an optimistic pessimist. Her poetry collection in Silhouette of a Shadow’s Reflection offers a most compelling view of the world.