Hudson Valley Writers Guild

The Hudson Valley Writers Guild supports the efforts of writers in all genres by sponsoring readings, workshops and contests and providing a number of valuable resources for the entire literary community.
Mike Rosler

Three Poems – Mike Rosler

Three poems – “Jimi & Bessie in this Place,” “Miss Mary Digresses,” and “Joanne” – by jazz musician and poet Mike Rosler.

David Dephy

Four Poems – David Dephy

Four poems – “Inside Your Nerves,” “Divinity of You, America,” “The Senses of Progress,” and “A Look of a Child” – by award-winning poet, novelist, essayist, and multimedia artist David Dephy.

Poetic License Opening Reception - October 4, 2024

Call for Poems: Poetic License 2025

The HVWG & UAG are excited to work together again to present this opportunity for collaboration between regional poets and visual artists.

Three Poems – Tracy Duffy

Three poems – “Critique Response,” “Aunt Mae – this is your sister,” and “Apnea” – by poet Tracy Duffy.

Three Poems – Liz Reilly

Three poems – “Let This Be Blessing,” “Mother Tongue,” and “Specials Menu” – from Hudson Valley poet and fiber artist Liz Reilly.

A photo of poet and translator Pierre Joris

Remembering Pierre Joris (1946-2025)

The Hudson Valley Writers Guild joins the literary community in mourning the loss of Pierre Joris, a poet, translator, and essayist whose influence reached far beyond the page. While his

George Moore

Four Poems – George Moore

Four poems – Child Down a Well,” “Across the World,” “From Away,” and “I Think it is Impossible to Sleep” – by George Moore

Barbara Ficarra

Three Poems – Barbara Ficarra

Three poems – “Self-Comparison,” “Reflection,” and “Roots” – from writer, international speaker, academic author, and poet Barbara Ficarra.

Alexondra O’Connell

Three Poems – Alexondra O’Connell

Never Too Late I don’t know the difference between poetry and a diary entry. Isn’t life just poetry in its truest form? Its twists and turns, its trials and tribulations,