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I’m a transgender woman. I’m a Christian. I’m anxious and depressed. I’m fragile and easily broken. I’m all of these and none of these...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Nov 9
- 1 min
BARBARA’S POEM “BURLESQUE” IS PUBLISHED IN THE PINE CONE REVIEW: GLISSADE, SPECIAL ISSUE ON DANCE!
I am really excited to have my poem “Burlesque” included in such a beautiful publication as the The Pine Cone Review: Glissade, Special...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Nov 8
- 3 min
BARBARA RETURNS HOME TO WEST VIRGINIA FOR THE INCREDIBLE WV WRITERS FALL CONFERENCE
Marilyn and I traveled to Clarksburg, West Virginia over the weekend so that I could attend the WV Writers Fall Conference at the...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Nov 1
- 3 min
I AM VERY GRATEFUL TO HAVE ANOTHER ONE OF MY ESSAYS PUBLISHED IN "THE BUCKEYE FLAME"
COMMENTARY Thanks to Fox News, I now have a new queer reading list [COMMENTARY] By BARBARA MARIE MINNEY September 26, 2022 Fox News...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Oct 31
- 1 min
BARBARA IS THE HOSTESS FOR “SHUT UP AND WRITE!” SPONSORED BY THE FLAMINGO WRITERS GUILD!
I encourage you to check out the new series “Shut Up and Write!” hosted by local poet and author Barbara Marie Minney, which falls on the...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Sep 6
- 2 min
POETRY AS MINISTRY: BIG GAY BLESSING CHURCH SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ON YOUTUBE!
Marilyn said something to me the other day that has got me thinking. She said that I should think of my poetry as a ministry. Yes, I want...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Aug 15
- 2 min
MY OBSESSION WITH ALBERT AYLER
Those of you who know me personally or follow this blog, know that I do not shy away from talking about my mental health struggles. I...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Jul 30
- 2 min
“SHOWING UP” FOR A BUSY WEEK AHEAD: FIRST WEDNESDAY, OHIO STATE FAIR, AND SHELF LIFE LIT FEST
One of the topics that my gender counselor, Amy, and I often spoke about was how, throughout my life, I always “showed up,” no matter how...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Jul 26
- 2 min
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE WORSE
In a period of a month, my life has gone from an incredible high to bad to worse. The incredible high was my re-baptism as Barbara on...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Jul 11
- 1 min
TRANS POET TO BE A FEATURED READER AT VISIBLE VOICE BOOKS ON SATURDAY
I am excited to be reading with three other fabulous poets at Visible Voice Books, 2258 Professor Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113,...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Jun 15
- 1 min
BUSY WEEKEND AHEAD FOR TRANS POET!!!
This will be a remarkably busy weekend for me. I will be reading my poem “Blackwater River Canyon” with my Appalachian sister poets and...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Jun 10
- 3 min
Trans Poet Has Important Third Essay Published in "The Buckeye Flame"
I am a transgender poet. Not just a poet. And that label is important. By BARBARA MARIE MINNEY June 8, 2022 No Comments...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Jun 6
- 3 min
“Never Sleep Alone” on the Akron Pride Festival Cruise!
Marilyn and I just returned from the Akron Pride Festival Cruise on the beautiful Virgin Cruise Line Ship, the Scarlet Lady. We have not...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- May 26
- 3 min
BOOK HOOK: “GIVE ME YOUR HANDS” BY CONSTANCE PLUMLEY
I have not written a book review for a while, but it is important to me to continue to support and spotlight local authors. I had...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- May 23
- 1 min
The Inside Out Trans Art Project Will Again Be Exhibited!
The Inside Out Trans Art Project will again be on exhbit at The Fitton Center for Creative Arts in Hamilton, Ohio. The Exhibit will run...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- May 19
- 1 min
BARBARA MARIE MINNEY WILL BE AMONG THE POETS AT THE EDITH CHASE READING ON SATURDAY
I will be among thirty-nine of some of the best poets in Ohio who will be reading as part of the “2022 Edith Chase Poetry Reading: Birds...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- May 9
- 3 min
OHIO APPALACHIANS CREATE A PERFECT BREW OF POETRY, ENERGY, AND EMOTION
A wonderous thing happened on Saturday afternoon when Ohio’s Appalachian poets gathered at the Summit Artspace in Akron to read their...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- May 2
- 1 min
“I THOUGHT I HEARD A CARDINAL SING” READING IN AKRON ON SATURDAY
I will be reading my poem “Rainbow on the Bathroom Rug: Akron Pride” along with so many other Ohio Appalachian voices at the “I Thought I...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Apr 19
- 1 min
“I THOUGHT I HEARD A CARDINAL SING” READING IN YOUNGSTOWN ON SATURDAY
I will be reading my poem “Rainbow on the Bathroom Rug: Akron Pride” as well as two other poems at the “I Thought I Heard A Cardinal...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Apr 15
- 1 min
Transgender Poet, Barbara Marie Minney, Thrilled to be on WANA LIVE: Watch Now!
Last night, I was thrilled to be featured on the live reading series, WANA LIVE, presented by the Writers Association of Northern...
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