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The Hudson Valley Writers Guild supports writers of all genres with readings, workshops, contests, and resources for a vibrant literary community.

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Poetry & Prose

Three Poems – Kathleen Chamberlin
New Poetry

Three Poems – Kathleen Chamberlin

Three poems – “Tides,” “Music of the Spheres,” and Teardrops” – by retired upstate educator Kathleen Chamberlin.

Three Poems – Connie Johnson
New Poetry

Three Poems – Connie Johnson

Three poems – “& It’s Jazz Artistry,” “Unspoken,” and “Into the Unknown” – by California-based poet and writer Connie Johnson.

Three Poems – Barbara Ficarra
New Poetry

Three Poems – Barbara Ficarra

Three poems – “Wonder,” “Happiness & Grace,” and “You are Enough” – by author, poet, and health care leader Barbara Ficarra.

“Printed in Blood: A Johnny Stone Mystery, Chapter 16” by Dean Goldberg
New Fiction

“Printed in Blood: A Johnny Stone Mystery, Chapter 16” by Dean Goldberg

In the latest edition of “Printed in Blood,” Johnny and Toni go to a wrestling match, and get more than just a show.

Four Poems – Catherine Ventry
New Poetry

Four Poems – Catherine Ventry

Four poems – “Brake Failure in Terza Rima,” “Private Mythologies,” “Spartan Boy,” and “Thought Experiment” – by Hudson Valley poet Catherine Ventry.

Three Poems – Richard Rose
New Poetry

Three Poems – Richard Rose

Three poems – “Eyes of Stone,” “The Midnight Toilet Clog,” and “The Two Minute Novella” – by poet and educator Richard Rose.

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New Books

“Too Short to Box with God” by Matthew Johnson

“Too Short to Box with God” by Matthew Johnson

Paul Castellani’s New Book, “NEXT,” Now Available

Paul Castellani’s New Book, “NEXT,” Now Available

“Climbing Above the Clouds” by Mark Marchand

“Climbing Above the Clouds” by Mark Marchand

“Out Like a Lion” by Tracy L. Thompson

“Out Like a Lion” by Tracy L. Thompson

“Fateful Knight” by Keith Willis Now Available

“Fateful Knight” by Keith Willis Now Available

Eileen Kelly Announces Publication of “Small Wonder”

Eileen Kelly Announces Publication of “Small Wonder”

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Calls For Submissions

Call for Submissions: 2025 Queer Poetry Prize
May 7, 2025

Call for Submissions: 2025 Queer Poetry Prize

Literary Calls for Submissions
May 7, 2025

Literary Calls for Submissions

Literary Calls for Submissions
April 25, 2025

Literary Calls for Submissions

Literary Calls for Submissions
April 16, 2025

Literary Calls for Submissions

Literary Calls for Submissions
April 2, 2025

Literary Calls for Submissions

Literary Calls for Submissions
March 28, 2025

Literary Calls for Submissions

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      Workshops
      Buddy Wakefield & His “Writers Anonymous” Workshop Series
      May 2, 2025

      Buddy Wakefield & His “Writers Anonymous” Workshop Series

      Creative Aging writing Workshop with Elaine Handley
      April 4, 2025

      Creative Aging writing Workshop with Elaine Handley

      Two Workshops with Elizabeth Koster
      March 28, 2025

      Two Workshops with Elizabeth Koster

      Event News
      April 11, 2025

      Celebrating National Poetry Month in the Capital Region

      January 24, 2025

      Robust Poetry Community Thrives in NYS’s Capital Region

      January 10, 2025

      Open Mic Night at Paper Moon

      November 7, 2024

      Upcoming Literary Events: November 7-13, 2024

      September 26, 2024

      Upcoming Literary Events: September 26 – October 2, 2024

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