Poetry Readings & Writings

Dana Guthrie Martin, author of the poetry chapbook, 'The Spare Room', which was recently published by my Blood Pudding Press, was live on the Joe Milford Poetry Show this evening. During this show, she read quite a few pieces from 'The Spare Room' (as well as some sections from a quirkily delightful in-progress collaborative poem between her and Nathan Moore). She's really an excellent reader, plus listening to these poems read aloud (and the related conversation between Dana and Joe Milford) will give you a real feel for the content of this collection.

Listen to Dana read, here:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/joe-milford-show/2009/12/17/joe-milford-hosts-dana-guthrie-martin


Peruse the visuals and other details of her book in the Blood Puding Press etsy shop, here:
http://www.BloodPuddingPress.etsy.com

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If you're in the mood for even more poetry reading, you may listen to me read a piece from my own new poetry chapbook, FONDANT PIG ANGST by scrolling down a few entries on this very blogorama.

FONDANT PIG ANGST is also available in the Blood Pudding Press etsy shop, as well as directly from the stupendous publisher, Slash Pine Press.

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I've been feeling rather unfocused and out of it today, but I did manage to send submissions to four different poetry magazines, one of them something extra-fun sounding called TITS: A 24 Hour Journal of Poetry & Poetics. I submitted one animal, three designer vaginas, and a dessert product to the TITS project, so we shall see what happens.

Also wrote three book blurbs within the last few days, but have so much more writing to do. Another blurb, another couple reviews, a personal feminist treatise of sorts, a little article on gifts for travelers, maybe a holiday letter. Poetry. Pitter patter.

Oh and I received my new fingerless mittens inspired by the Log Lady from Twin Peaks! Huzzah!

"My log has something to tell you..."

bloody local color and new news

Check out my new local content in new Columbus-based ezine The Outer Belt. It's another article about CutThroat Entertainment and their upcoming horror film BREAK, but a little less promotional and a little more informative, entertaining, and bloody. My article is the last piece in this issue, pages 42-45

http://theouterbelt.com/

I also have a new poem published at the new issue of Denver Syntax and it's also the last piece in the issue. What does this little motif mean? Unfortunately, I can't seem to see my own poem. Every other poem is perfectly visible to me, but when I click on the title of mine, I just receive a blank white screen with no words, and I'm pretty sure my poem is composed of some words rather than just a white expanse. One friendly reader informed me he could see my poem's words, so I'm hoping this glitch is only related to me (which woldn't be entirely surprising), but please feel free to let me know. Am I invisible or can you read me?

http://www.denversyntax.com/issue18/poems/poems.html

Also, only ten days left before my poetry reading. See previous entry for more details. My husband said he was going to yell, 'Show us your tits' from the audience.

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Update: If you're already in the midst of your holiday shopping or planning to start soon, please feel free to check out my articles about fun stocking stuffers, focusing upon the indie, the artsy, and the unique!

For women--

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2260513/envyinducing_stocking_stuffers_for.html?cat=46

For dogs--

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2257563/giddinessinducing_stocking_stuffers.html?cat=46

For misfits--

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1248340/unique_christmas_stocking_stuffer_ideas.html?cat=46

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Update: Speaking of shopping (or lack thereof), about two months ago I dropped off three copies of five different Blood Pudding Press chapbooks to Wholly Craft!, a delightful little shop in Columbus, Ohio brimming with artsy crafty goodies. Unfortunately, I found out today that not a single one of those fifteen chapbooks have yet sold--and if no sales are made by the end of the month, then the shop will probably stop carrying at least some of my chapbooks.

This news tidbit makes me feel glum, disappointed, and dejected.

I spent so much time ribbon-binding and hand-designing those chapbooks, too.

Doesn't anyone desire handcrafted poetry yumness--or it is just me?

Consider this a misfit-like little reminder that Blood Pudding Press chapbooks are available at Wholly Craft!--http://www.whollycraft.net/

For those who don't live in the area, they are also available in the Blood Pudding Press etsy shop at http://www.bloodpuddingpress.etsy.com/