Winter Miller's "Not a Cat"

 I had a fascinating conversation with Winter Miller about her new children's book "Not a Cat." She's a very interesting person and I hope her book inspires many children!

https://www.recorder.com/Greenfield-native-thinks-outside-the-box-with-new-play-children-s-book-45500697

Winter Miller with Gato

Reliving Childhood and Exploring Immigration with Elaine Reardon in her chapbook "Look Behind You"

 I had a delightful conversation with poet Elain Reardon about her chapbook, "Look Behind You." In her writing, she explores family and culture through the lens of a child of immigrants from Armenia. Her book is sensual, bright, and relatable to most "melting pot" Americans.

https://www.recorder.com/Elaine-Reardon-Chapbook-32286723

Elaine Reardon with her chapbook at McCusker's Market

Amy Gordon's Chapbook "Deep Fahrenheit"

Here is a link to my article reviewing Amy Gordon's new chapbook titled "Deep Fahrenheit."

Amy was a complete charm to interview and I'm very pleased that she was pleased with how the article turned out :)



https://www.recorder.com/Amy-Gordon-Book-Review-28194674

Amy Gordon

Chapbook Cover

Poet's Seat Poetry Contest Winner Bob Barba

The Poet's Seat Poetry Contest Ceremony was a blast last week! So many great poets in the Valley, and so much enthusiasm for the craft in one room--it's just amazing to be around all that creative energy.

Here is my article on the winner, Bob Barba, who is a really nice guy with an interesting perspective on life and the arts--and, hey, he writes pretty well too!


https://www.recorder.com/Despite-modern-world-s-demands-Bob-Barba-keeps-coming-back-to-poetry-25285283

Bob Barba sitting in the Poet's Seat after winning the contest.
Photo by Paul Franz with the Greenfield Recorder

Libby Maxey's first poetry collection "Kairos"

Had a wonderful conversation with poet and mother Libby Maxey! She's a well-educated, funny, and insightful woman. Her poetry is just the thing for anyone yearning for a little old-school rhythm and rhyme with a new-school take on contemporary and timeless issues.


https://www.recorder.com/Valley-Verses-Conway-resident-to-release-first-poetry-collection--Kairos%E2%80%9D-24905879

Libby at the Conway Inn

"Poetry by F. L. Oakes" Book Review

It was such a pleasure talking to Fred Oakes about his poetry--such a nice, polite, and funny guy. Imagine taking up a new art form at the age of 81! That's what I call inspirational.


Read my article on him and his first collection of poetry here:
https://www.recorder.com/Valley-Verses-Greenfield-poet-reflects-on-nature-s-beauty-human-experience-24170283

F. L. Oakes at the Greenfield Co-Op

Warwick Writing Workshop

Here's the link to my article about the Warwick Writing Workshop! It was fun and inspiring to be around so many people dedicated to their craft and so supportive of each other!

I hope that Elaine Reardon hosts another one soon--closer to me :)

https://www.recorder.com/Valley-Verses-Writers-create-together-through-Warwick-workshop-23606690