Experience the Power of Words
From Open Mics to Literary Festivals, We Have Something for Every Writer
Thom Francis welcomes poets James H Duncan and Melissa Anderson who shared their work at the Art Associates Gallery in October 2022.
Thom Francis introduces us to writer and artist Ryan Smithson, one of the readers who participated in the Poetic License Poetry Reading and Open Mic at the First Market in Troy on November 13, 2023.
Here’s a quick look at the book discussions, readings, open mics, workshops, and more coming up in the region.
New Poetry, Fiction, & Non-Fiction
The union meeting against the mob went well, that is until Danny Alonzo was shot down on the sidewalk.
Three poems from poet, writer, and Capital Region native Rose Marie LaPietra, whose collection of poetry "So what if maybe" was published in 2023.
Johnny and Sun Reporter, Freddie Jackson, are let in to Danny Alonzo’s meeting at the St. George hotel in Brooklyn Heights.
Three poems - "Beetle Song," "How Long Will I Bleed," and "Is This Where You Keep Your Skeleton Keys?" - by poet & open mic host Nathan Smith.
The good news? Things are starting to fall into place. The bad news is where it's leading Johnny.
Three poems - "Where the River Pauses," "In Dreams Cars Flew," and "White Dinner Jackets, Black Bow Ties" - by poet and editor Rachel Baum.
