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.
Jan Zlotnik Schmidt

Three Poems – Jan Zlotnik Schmidt

Three poems – “The Return,” “Keening,” and “The last of the bright light” – by SUNY Distinguished Professor of English emerita at SUNY New Paltz, Jan Zlotnik Schmidt.

Edward A. Dougherty

Three Poems – Edward A. Dougherty

Three poems – “Invitation to Tea: The Market,” “Unchained Chain,” and “Desire Lines” – by poet and non-fiction author Edward A. Dougherty.

Assorted chairs

“Chairs” by Faye Silton

“Chairs” by Faye Silton, which came in 2nd Place in the 2021 Hudson Valley Writers Guild Non-Fiction Writing Contest.

Robin Chadwell

Three Poems – Robin Chadwell

Three poems – “The Sun Can Be Blue,” “Extinction,” and “Our 20’s Are for New Religions” – by Berkshire poet and farmer Robin Chadwell.

Lyddia Salomon

Three Poems – Lyddia Solomon

Three poems – “Empty,” “Samsara,” and “what becomes of us” – by poet, short story writer, and playwright Lyddia Solomon.