Nicole Peyrafitte

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

Poets Speak Loud

In a Galaxy Far, Far Away…

As we approach the 12th Annual Tom Nattell Memorial Open Mic and Beret Toss, Mary Panza looks back at origins and history of Poets Speak Loud.

Looking Back… 2007 Albany Word Fest

The 2006 Albany Word Fest was a huge event for us. Two Open Mic sessions over two days and a jammed schedule of poetry and music at Valentine’s was a

2006 Albany Word Fest

Looking Back… 2006 Albany Word Fest

After the success of the expanded 2005 Albany Word Fest, we continued the two-day poetry festival in 2006 as we held events at the UAG Gallery, Tess’ Lark Tavern, and