News
Discover 12 new books from Berkshire authors, poets and storytellers
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (505+ words) From deeply personal reckonings with trauma, illness and loss to imagined histories, fantastical journeys and rediscovered local landmarks, the following Berkshire writers explore how memory, place and storytelling shape who we are. Together, they offer a rich portrait of lives…...
From The Hindu Archives, July 10, 1926: The mission of poets
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (87+ words) The Hindu Calcutta, July 9: "The Mission of Poets" was the subject of an interesting lecture, delivered by Mrs Sarojini Naidu, to-day, at the instance of the Poetry Society Naidu delivered an inspiring address in the course of which she said…...
Local poets give voice to Durban communities in new anthology
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (364+ words) Fifteen poets from across South Africa have come together to celebrate identity, community, and the spirit of ubuntu in a new anthology, with four contributors from Chatsworth, Musgrave, and Phoenix bringing a distinctly local voice to the collection. Launched recently…...
Pure Desire: A Story Written in the Space Between Breath and Memory Explores Love, Loss, and Spiritual Grace
9+ hour, 25+ min ago (383+ words) There were 1, 201 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 259, 941 in the last 365 days. Pure Desire: "A story written in the space between breath and memory" by Tama Th'r'se Tama Th'r'se crafts a lyrical novel reflecting on memory, motherhood, faith,…...
Local authors to be featured on Ava square
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (166+ words) Local authors will be featured during a book sale and signing Saturday, July 11, on the Ava Court Square. The event will be held from 8 a. m. to noon in the gazebo on the square, giving visitors a chance to meet local writers,…...
Pure Desire: A Story Written in the Space Between Breath and Memo
9+ hour, 24+ min ago (363+ words) Pure Desire: "A story written in the space between breath and memory" by Tama Th'r'se Tama Th'r'se crafts a lyrical novel reflecting on memory, motherhood, faith, and the enduring bonds that shape a life long after moments have passed. NEW…...
Poets on the Plains: Speaking about His Poem on the Range by Huascar Medina
11+ hour, 6+ min ago (522+ words) Speaking about His Poem on the Rangeby Huascar Medina, Poet Laureate of Kansas emeritus Hello friends, I'm Huascar Medina, Former Poet Laureate of Kansas, here for Poets on the Plains. I'm pleased to meet you and look forward to sharing…...
Patrice Lawrence named new Waterstones Children's Laureate
12+ hour, 27+ min ago (243+ words) Presented every two years, the Children's Laureate honours an outstanding writer or illustrator whose work has made a significant contribution to children's literature. The initiative is managed by children's reading charity Book Trust and sponsored by Waterstones. Lawrence was officially…...
" No rest for the wicked
11+ hour, 36+ min ago (1472+ words) " There's a whole lot of literary inspiration among the Emmy nominees announced yesterday. Game of Thrones spin-off A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Slow Horses (based on Mick Herron's Slough House spy thrillers) are both up for Outstanding Drama…...
Connersville poet secures book deal, schedules Farmland event
12+ hour, 30+ min ago (324+ words) A retired Indiana school psychologist has landed a first book deal at age 76 and is set to appear at a live concert event this month in Farmland. The debut poetry collection by Connersville native Michael Brockley, titled "Iron Pennies," will…...