

Send Us Your Poems Inspired by Horror Films & TV, Literature, Folktales, & Mythology!
We've been getting some awesome poems for our upcoming anthology which will feature poems in response to/inspired by the horror genre. BUT WE WANT MORE! What is it we're exactly looking for? Check out this fun little poem by Ron Koertge about the Abominable Snowman to get an idea. The Abominable Snowman Up here on the forehead of the world, it’s always cold. On the other hand, there’s very little crime. My wife and I live in a cave way above the snow line. It’s a simple lif


Peggy Dobreer's DROP AND DAZZLE Book Launch is NOT to Miss!
Please join us on Saturday, June 2nd at 2 pm in celebrating Peggy Dobreer’s new book Drop and Dazzle at Red Hen Press’s new Gallery and Performance space, located at 1540 Lincoln Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103. Come hear Peggy read from her new book! Also reading are Nicelle Davis, Mandy Kahn, Brendan Constantine, and host, Eric Morago. Music provided by Matthew Mars and the legendary Don Preston. Refreshments will be served.
Moontide Press's newest publication Drop and Dazzle has


Daniel McGinn's poem THE CHAIR wins first place in the John Gardiner Memorial Poetry Contest!
Congratulations to Daniel McGinn, whose poem, "The Chair," from his new collection, The Moon, My Lover, My Mother, & the Dog took first place in the John Gardiner Memorial Poetry Contest! We know John Gardiner would be thrilled by this and is smiling down on Daniel! There will be reading at the Laguna Beach Library featuring the poets reading their winning poems on Saturday, June 2nd at 12:00. Congrats again, Daniel!


Alexis Rhone Fancher to Read Poems from JUNKIE WIFE at Redondo Poets & Two Idiots Peddling Poetr
Alexis Rhone Fancher will be reading from her new chapbook, Junkie Wife, at two of Southern California's best weekly open mike poetry series: Redondo Poets and Two Idiots Peddling Poetry! This Tuesday, May 8th, Alexis will be reading at Redondo Poets alongside co-feature Michelle Bitting. Redondo Poets is located at the Coffee Cartel in Redondo Beach at: 1820 S. Catalina Ave. #102 Redondo Beach, CA 90277. The reading starts at 8 PM and is FREE. Then, next Wednesday, May 16th,


Pre-Order Peggy Dobreer's New Book, DROP AND DAZZLE, Now!
Peggy Dobreer's latest collection of poems, Drop and Dazzle, will be released later this month, but you can pre-order it today and enjoy FREE SHIPPING! Click HERE to pre-order! Peggy has multiple readings planned for its release. The official release party is scheduled for Saturday, June 2nd in Pasadena. More info to come in a future post, but SAVE THE DATE! Drop and Dazzle has been described as a tennis match played with snow globes or a game of poker dealt with tarot cards.