Talking With Poets: EL at MochaLisa’s Caffè
Thom Francis introduces us to poet, community leader, and performance artist EL, who hosts the Cafe Euphoria Poetry Slam & Open Mic in Troy.
Thom Francis introduces us to poet, community leader, and performance artist EL, who hosts the Cafe Euphoria Poetry Slam & Open Mic in Troy.
Thom Francis welcomes Mary Panza to the stage for a reading at The Linda hosted by the HVWG, Hobo Camp Review, and Trailer Park Quarterly.
Thom Francis welcomes Toledo, Ohio poet John Dorsey to the stage for a reading at The Linda, WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio hosted by the Hudson Valley Writers Guild and literary journals Hobo Camp Review and Trailer Park Quarterly.
Thom Francis welcomes poet and wildlife rehabilitator J. Lester Allen to the stage for a reading at The Linda on July 27, 2022.
Thom Francis introduces us to Poetic License – Albany, a joint project of the HVWG and Upstate Artists Guild that brings together regional poets and visual artists.
Thom Francis sits down with poet and artist Billy Stanley to discuss poetry, art galleries, growing up in the bayou, and more.
Thom Francis talks with Michael “ILLiptical” Sloman about the power of poetry, transitioning to screenwriting, and more.
In this second of a two-part interview, Thom Francis talks with Luis about using writing to heal, how poetry can be a force for change, and more.
In this first of a two-part interview, Thom Francis talks about Luis’ poetry, relationships, healing the wounds that are left behind, and coming out the other side.
Thom Francis highlights three incredible local LGBT poets and their work – Elizabeth Gordon, Nancy Klepsch, and Tim Verhaegen.
Thom Francis talks with the great local poet Alan Catlin about his book “Hollyweird,” noire, and writing about movies.
In this second part of their chat, Thom & Therese talk about exchange students, current projects, and her amazing library of local poets’ books.
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.