"Vertebra" published in Clepsydra Literary and Art Magazine

 It is my pleasure to announce that my poem, "Vertebra" has been published in Clepsydra Literary and Art Magazine, Issue 3: Reflection. 

In "A Supermarket in California" Allen Ginsberg talks about "shopping for images" and I think that is a great deal of what poets do before we write. I am lucky to live on the border of a nature reserve with abundant woods and wetlands as well as a river in my backyard--almost any expedition out-of-doors means gathering imagery for poetry. This poem is one such creation. 

https://www.clepsydralit.com/issue-3-reflection

"Pulchritudinous" published in The French Literary Review

I am very excited to share this publication in The French Literary Review, which is a UK-based literary magazine with a francophile focus. 

My poem "Pulchritudinous" is written in tribute to the late French jazz pianist Michel Petrucciani. I hope he would have appreciated the sentiment of the poem. Somewhat like the word "pulchritude," Petrucciani was on the surface not a traditionally beautiful person, but he made art that was sublime.

Also, for your listening pleasure, here is a link to one of Petrucciani's most melodic compositions and his only actual music video aside recordings of live performances, "Looking Up" (do note the irony he himself enjoyed by playing on his stature and making it a theme of hope):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJfkyMCOsl4

"Labor of Love" published in Gabby&Min's Literary Review

I am very honored for my poem, "Labor of Love," to be published in the very first issue of Gabby&Min's Literary Review. They did a phenomenal and professional job--I am looking forward to seeing what they will contribute to the literary community in years to come!

This poem is dedicated to my husband, David, who has transformed our house and yard into both a home and a work of art. I love you.

Please check out my poem (p.67) and all the other talented work on their website: https://gabbyandmin.com/current-issue

HWP Contributor Showcase

After publishing my poem "Bardwell's Ferry Bridge," Haunted Waters Press also added me to their very special "contributor showcase." I feel very honored, and am of course excited to see my picture on their website!

Here's the link:

http://www.hauntedwaterspress.com/contributors/nicole-k-braden-johnson/

Publication in Haunted Waters Press

I'm very excited to announce that my poem "Bardwell's Ferry Bridge" was published in the brand-new online edition of Haunted Waters Press titled SPLASH!

http://www.hauntedwaterspress.com/bardwells-ferry-bridge/

I'd like to give a shout-out to the HWP team and their amazing work. They actually did some research, found the bridge I am referencing, and did an awesome artistic rendition thereof to go along with the poem.

I don't want to steal their image, but here is a picture of the original bridge and you can see on their website what they did with that:


(Picture source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bardwell%27s_Ferry_Bridge)

Publication in The Write Launch

Here is a link to three of my poems which were featured in The Write Launch. The titles are "Hidden Nature," "It Could Happen to You," and "Of One Mind."


https://thewritelaunch.com/2018/03/hidden-nature-it-could-happen-to-you-and-of-one-mind/

Ode to Rosie - Publication in The Mind's Eye

Here is a link to the sonnet "Ode to Rosie," which I co-wrote with my husband, David, in anticipation of the birth of our son. Rosie is our chi-terrier rescue dog, and as of now she is alive and well, though predictably confused as to why she has lost her status as the center of our universe.

It was published in Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts's literary journal The Mind's Eye for their issue dedicated to all things canine.

https://mindseyemcla.wordpress.com/2018/03/21/current-issue-ode-to-rosie-by-david-braden-johnson/