I am having a blast promoting my new book as I attend readings in NY, NJ and in the virtual universe. If you would like to purchase my books (Even the Dog Was Quiet and If There Is No Wind,) you can do so at the events or at most onlne bookstores. They are also for sale at Iris Imprints in Montclair NJ and the first book is available at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair and I Am Books in Boston. I have copies I can sell directly if you live nearby! DM me if you would like to arrange a purchase from my home.

Saturday, December 9th from 2:30-4:30 pm. Pre-Holiday BOOK SALE & Social. Sponsored by the Italian American Writers Association (IAWA). Jefferson Market Library, 425 Avenue of the Americas (at 9th St), NYC. The library is accessible.

Thursday, December 14th, 9:00 pm-10:30 pm. I will be hosting Parkland Poets Virtual Reading. https://parklandpoets.com/about/ No prior registration required. Log on 15 minutes before start time. There will be an open mic.

On Wednesday, December 6th, I will be participating in a Virtual Anthology Reading for Greening the Earth (Penguin Random House India). Hosted by Nishi Chawla, co-editor. A recording will be made available at a later date. Stay tuned!

Thanks to ARTS By The People and their Spotlight series for the reading yesterday in Madison! A lovely afternoon spent reading, listening and chatting. Paul Rabinowitz is a wonderful host. 

What’s up next do you ask? Well, on Monday, November 27th I will be a featured reader (with Mindy Levokove) at The Phoenix Poetry Open Mic & Features. Location: SHADES OF GREEN PUB 125 E. 15th St., NYC, 6:30 pm. My second time invited by host Jennifer Juneau. 

Check back to my website for information about upcoming readings.

Thanks for your support!

Exciting news Montclair, NJ folk–there is a new bookstore that opened in town that is carrying both of my books–“If There Is No Wind” and “Even the Dog Was Quiet.” Iris is an Independent Book & Paper Shop located at 25 Valley Road, focuses on independently distributed and self-published books. Great vibe. Fabulous books and stationery. They are open Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday from 12 – 5 pm and Friday & Saturday 11 – 6. pm.

Look what came in today–Even the Dog Was Quiet (Human Error Publishing)! Books for sale at Barnes & Noble online and Amazon.

On November 4th, from 11:30-12:30, I will be reading virtually with Human Error Publishing at the Authors & Artists Festival sponsored by Nature Culture. The festival is free and includes 2 full days of readings and talks on Nov 4th and 5th, from 10:30-5:30. For more information and to register, click on the link below. Other poet friends involved with the festival are Rescue Poetix, CMarie Fuhrman, Noel A. Figueroa along with Poets with Purpose and Writing the Land poets.

I am very excited to celebrate my book, Even the Dog Was Quiet (Human Error Publishing), at SPOTLIGHT on November 19th from 3-5 pm with poets Deborah Gerrish, Mary Brancaccio and Christine Stoddard. (The Madison Community Arts Center is a barrier free venue.)

SPOTLIGHT is a quarterly in-person event featuring 4 local writers reading and discussing their latest work. Q&A and book signing to follow. Featuring Margaret R. Sáraco, Christine Stoddard, Mary Brancaccio, and Deborah Gerrish. (The venue is barrier free.) For more information visit ARTS By The People website: https://www.artsbythepeople.org/pages

My 2nd poetry collection, Even the Dog Was Quiet (Human Error Publishing) has just been released and I am ecstatic! As I wait for my first shipment to arrive, I wanted to let you know…

1) I am participating in a group book launch/reading on Sunday, 11/19 at the Madison Community Arts Center in Madison, NJ from 3:00-5:00 pm. SAVE THE DATE if you are in NJ/NY metro area. More information to follow.

2) Even the Dog Was Quiet is available on Amazon right now. If you can’t wait until November 19th, click on the cover below.

3) It will be available through other online bookstores within 2 weeks.

Buy a copy, or two or three and come hear me read.

Getting closer to the release date of my second poetry book, Even the Dog Was Quiet (Human Error Publishing). Today is cover reveal day! The pastel painting is by Alex Polner and is called “The Crossing.” Alex also drew 8 interior illustrations. Also, I have been revamping my website. Tada! Come take a look when you have a moment.

On October 11th, at 6:45 pm EST, please join us for a poetry reading and a collective discussion of what is here that is not here in its proliferation of meanings / openings / possibilities. What is here, in poetry / language in the making, that is not in psychology / Social Sciences? What is here, in this gathering, that is not in this academic institution / disciplinary boundaries? What is here, in psychology, that is not here – that does not “exist” given our epistemological methods and assumptions? Location: CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave, NYC, Rm. 6304.01. Bring ID to enter the university and ask for Michelle Fine. The building is physically accessible for those with disabilities.