Watch and listen to me read some of my recent poetry at the Underground Lit Fest!

 In case you might be interested in hearing me read some of my own poetry...well...this video is of me reading some of my own recent poetry at the Underground Lit Fest last month!

It was wonderful to be a part of this event and hear lots of other writers read some of their creative work too. Surrounded by different voices and styles.

You can watch and listen to me read here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcCcFGkl3-8

And if you'd like to watch and listen to more readers, here's a link to most of the reading - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OoSDU1SsnI&t=130s

Me Reading some of my Poetry!

Me reading some of my poetry on November 8, 2025, as part of The Underground Lit Fest 2025, at Culture Clash Records, in Toledo OH.

(Photo taken by Darryl Shupe)

A photo of me exorcising, I mean reading, some of my poetry (and more)...

A photo of me exorcising, I mean reading, some of my poetry, as one of the Featured Readers at Uncloistered Poetry Live, October 11, 2025, at the Attic on Adams.

First Featured Reading in well over a year. Last Featured Reading at the age I am now.

Reading a poem from my most recently published poetry chapbook, "Blue Stingers Instead of Wings", which is still available and which shall be linked to below. 

My most recent poetry chapbook that I'm reading a poem from here, Blue Stingers Instead of Wings, is indeed still available from its publisher Pure Sleeze Press HERE - https://puresleezepress.bigcartel.com/

Or from my own Blood Pudding Press shop HERE - https://www.etsy.com/listing/4314653197/new-blue-stingers-instead-of-wings-by

AND in additional exciting poetry news, the poem I read from this chapbook Saturday evening, "Severed Into Unspeakable Compliance" was nominated for a Pushcart Prize the same evening I was reading it, unbeknownst to me until I saw the nomination hours later!

Heck, maybe I received the nomination while in the time frame of reading that poem!

Thank you very much to Pure Sleeze Press!

And congratulations to the other nominees!

Me reading poetry at Uncloistered Poetry Live, August 12, 2023!

Me reading poetry at Uncloistered Poetry Live, August 12, 2023, at the Attic on Adams, hosted by Jonie McIntire, who also read some wonderful poems. It was a wonderful reading with all kinds of different poetry!

photo taken by Darryl 

Uncloistered Poetry Live - August 12

Uncloistered Poetry Live this Saturday!

At The Attic on Adams
1701 Adams St, Toledo, OH

Featured readers Shei Sanchez, Juliet Cook and the Notorious Pink. Features are followed by open mic.
https://www.facebook.com/events/242045778621507

Yes I am a part of a poetry reading this Saturday August 12, starting at 4 PM! I'll be reading some poems from my two newest chapbooks (mentioned below)and will have a few copies of each with me for sale.

My poetry chapbook red flames burning out (Grey Book Press, April 2023)

red flames burning out is available from Grey Book Press HERE - http://www.greybookpress.com/titles/

It is also available in my own Blood Pudding Press shop HERE - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1474135657/new-red-flames-burning-out-a-poetry

It will also be available at Saturday's reading.

My poetry chapbook CONTORTED DOOM CONVEYOR (Gutter Snob Books, July 2023)

CONTORTED DOOM CONVEYOR is available from The Magical Jeep HERE - https://www.magicaljeep.com/product/doom/140

It is also available from Amazon HERE - https://www.amazon.com/Contorted-Doom-Conveyor-Gutter-Books/dp/B0C6W7C2HV/?fbclid=IwAR3KE6QSri7SdVZ9EvZet0EuUhju862Ju9jlnhpWqUiPlZ8tSi7Qce0z0TE

It is also available in my own Blood Pudding Press shop HERE - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1527609127/new-contorted-doom-conveyor-a-poetry

It will also be available at Saturday's reading.  (doom bunny not included with purchase)

Me reading some poetry (first poetry reading at age 47)

Me reading some poetry at Manic on Main, Saturday, October 19, 2019. My first poetry reading at the age of 47.

The book I'm reading from in these photos is my second individual full-length poetry book, "Malformed Confetti", published by Crisis Chronicles Press in late 2018

You can acquire your own copy of Malformed Confetti from Crisis Chronicles Press, HERE - https://ccpress.blogspot.com/2018/10/Cook102.html

Or from Amazon, HERE - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1640929738/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_myi?m=AXH8DEUFPPU2O

Or directly from the author's own Blood Pudding Press shop, HERE - https://www.etsy.com/listing/641070988/malformed-confetti-by-juliet-cook-2018?ref=shop_home_feat_1

photo taken by Darryl Shupe

photo taken by Darryl Shupe

This Saturday October 19 - Poetry Night at Manic on Main!

Join us for this fun and free event, from 7-9 PM on Saturday October 19! Readings by Theresa Gottl Brightman, Steve Brightman and Juliet Cook, followed by an open mic!

This coming Thursday October 10 at Loganberry Books!

Broadsides & Ephemera
Thursday, October 10, 7:00-8:30PM
This month we are featuring Juliet Cook! Juliet is a poet who has published many books of poetry, including her latest full-length book which is called "Malformed Confetti", as well as a chapbook called "Another Set of Ripped-Out Bloody Pigtails.  She is the editor of a one-woman indie press called Blood Pudding Press, which features poetry and arty little misfit offerings. Juliet runs a literary blog-style magazine called Thirteen Myna Birds, which can be found at http://13myna.blogspot.com . She considers herself to be a "glitter witch" and she is a fine connoisseur of the odd and extraordinary! Check out her website at https://julietcook.weebly.com/ , and come check out her poetry tonight, then stay to share your own work at the Open Mic!

Broadsides & Ephemera is a spoken word showcase by and for local writers. A perfect environment for shaping, sharing, and improving your poetry, prose, song, playwriting and performance art. Come one, come all!

http://www.loganberrybooks.com/

One more photo of me reading some poetry from my From One Ruined Human to Another

One more photo for now of me reading some poetry from my From One Ruined Human to Another poetry chapbook at Uncloistered Poetry at Calvino's Restaurant and Wine Bar, Sunday August 11, 2019.

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Outside front cover art created by Craig Firsdon, for my poetry chapbook, From One Ruined Human to Another (published June 2018 by CWP Collective Press)(which re-branded itself into Dark Particle Press in June 2019)!

You can acquire your very own copy of this poetry chapbook, HERE - https://www.cwpcollectivepress.com/bookstore-1/from-one-ruined-human-to-another

Or from the author's own etsy shop, HERE - https://www.etsy.com/listing/634109226/from-one-ruined-human-to-another-by?ref=shop_home_feat_4

photo taken by Darryl Shupe

One more photo of me reading some poetry from my Malformed Confetti

One more photo for now of me reading some poetry from my Malformed Confetti at Uncloistered Poetry at Calvino's Restaurant and Wine Bar, Sunday August 11, 2019.   

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Copies of my recent full-length poetry book, Malformed Confetti, published by Crisis Chronicles Press in October 2018, can be acquired various ways. :)

You can acquire your own copy of Malformed Confetti from Crisis Chronicles Press, HERE - https://ccpress.blogspot.com/2018/10/Cook102.html

Or from Amazon, HERE - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1640929738/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_myi?m=AXH8DEUFPPU2O

Or directly from the author's own Blood Pudding Press shop, HERE - https://www.etsy.com/listing/641070988/malformed-confetti-by-juliet-cook-2018?ref=shop_home_feat_1

photo taken by Darryl

A few new poetry reading photos from this past weekend

A few photos of me reading my poetry at Uncloistered Poetry at Calvino's Restaurant and Wine Bar, on Sunday August 11, 2019 

photo taken by Jonie McIntire

photo taken by Jonie McIntire

photo taken by Jonie McIntire

Me reading at The Poetry Forum at Bossy Grrls Pin Up Joint, March 18, 2019

photo of my face reading poetry, taken by Darryl Shupe

photo of my legs reading poetry, taken by Darryl Shupe

More MALFORMED CONFETTI photos

a few more photos from my Malformed Confetti book launch poetry reading last week (taken by Crisis Chronicles Press editor John Burroughs)

You can find out more about Malformed Confetti (and possibly acquire your own copy) here - https://ccpress.blogspot.com/2018/10/Cook102.html?fbclid=IwAR3oj7H9dfVBOjCBjz0Ezwn1876c2xOxzVx9AvMXRDA2ohq4T0F7J7Y5cPo

October 17, 2018 (me and my birthday and my Malformed Confetti)

Today is my birthday and it is a wonderful day to have in my hands some copies of my new full-length poetry book, "Malformed Confetti", newly published by Crisis Chronicles Press!

Yesterday evening included my book launch poetry reading at Art on Madison and here is a post-reading photo of Crisis Chronicles Press editor and poet, John Burroughs and me, with hand-painted wine glasses and my new book!

Thank you to Crisis Chronicles John for publishing the book. 🖤

Thank you to Art on Madison for hosting the reading. 💗

Thank you to Darryl for taking the photo. 💜

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You can acquire your very own copy of the book from Crisis Chronicles Press here - https://ccpress.blogspot.com/2018/10/Cook102.html

Also, if anyone would like a hand-signed copy of the book, you can acquire one directly from me by sending $12.00 to Julietcoo@gmail.com via paypal (along with your address) and I shall mail you a copy.

Writing Knights Presents Grand Showcase 2018 - Saturday July 28!

I'll be at this event for part of the day, Saturday, July 28 - and I'll be reading some poetry from 4:50-5:00!

Poems from my new poetry chapbook, "From One Ruined Human to Another" (CWP Collective Press, 2018).

Lots of other poetry and other artsy stuff too!

https://www.facebook.com/events/177328619616888/?event_time_id=177328622950221

A few photos of me reading poetry (at Coast Line: Poetry Reading Series)

Me reading poetry at Lakewood Public Library, Coast Line: Poetry Reading Series, June 6, 2018

Me reading poetry at Lakewood Public Library, Coast Line: Poetry Reading Series, June 6, 2018

Me reading poetry to a bunch of chairs at Lakewood Public Library, Coast Line: Poetry Reading Series, June 6, 2018

My legs reading poetry at Lakewood Public Library, Coast Line: Poetry Reading Series, June 6, 2018

Upcoming Poetry Readings (one of which is tomorrow)!

Tomorrow evening, June 6, starting at 7:00 PM, Diane Ferri, Ryan Pearl, and I will be reading some poems at Lakewood Public Library (in the Main Library Auditorium).

The next reading event I'll be a part of after that is Grand Showcase 2018, the last weekend of July in Canton, Ohio where lots of different performances will be happening the evening of Friday July 27 and throughout the day of Saturday July 28. I'll be reading from 4:50 to 5:00 that Saturday. More details here - https://writingknightspress.blogspot.com/2018/06/grand-showcase-2018-main-schedule-links.html

Me reading some poetry at Mac's Backs-Books on Coventry, #KleftCrisis 2018 (Saturday April 21, 2018)

photo taken by Peggy Honeydew

photo taken by John Burroughs

photo taken by Dianne Borsenik

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(a video of me reading, taken by Darryl, MIGHT be coming soon...)

Me reading my poetry at the Cocklebur Press reading at Gathering Volumes on December 7th, 2017

(photo taken by Jenna Kain).

Cocklebur Press Poetry Reading this Thursday December 7!

"Back again!

Open mic signup at 5:30pm. Featured reader goes on at 6pm.

Featured reader is Juliet Cook from Blood Pudding Press.

Juliet Cook's poetry has appeared in a small multitude of magazines, including Arsenic Lobster, DIAGRAM, Diode, FLAPPERHOUSE, Menacing Hedge and The Rising Phoenix Review. She is the author of numerous poetry chapbooks, an individual full-length poetry book, a collaborative full-length poetry book, and has another individual full-length poetry book forthcoming. She also sometimes creates abstract painting collage art hybrid creatures. You can find out more at www.JulietCook.weebly.com

Open mic to follow."

Click the link below for more information. 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1872649509712244/