“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 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
- 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
- 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
- Feb 16
- 1 min
TRANSGENDER POET, BARBARA MARIE MINNEY, SIGNS PUBLISHING AGREEMENT
I am so very excited to announce that I have signed a Publishing Agreement with Purpled Palm Press for the publication of a full-length...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Jan 30
- 2 min
THE INSIDE OUT TRANS ART PROJECT ON DISPLAY: I WILL BE READING AT THE TRANSGENDER RECOGNITION EVENT
The Inside Out Trans Art Project is once again on display in Cincinnati, and SOS Art is calling for submissions from transgender artists...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Jan 6
- 1 min
Trans Poet's Work Included in the Women of Appalachia's "Women Speak" for the Third Time
I received my copy of “Women Speak” yesterday, which is Volume 7 of spoken word and fine art selections published by the Women of...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Jan 2
- 2 min
Award-Winning Transgender Poet, Barbara Marie Minney, Launches New and Improved Website
When my father received a gift that he particularly liked, he would set it aside saying, "I’m going to save this for a rainy day.” The...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Dec 7, 2021
- 1 min
Transgender Poet Shares Her Story in An Interview for the "West Virginia Author" TV Program
Barbara Marie Minney's wonderful and affirming interview with M Lynne Squires on the “West Virginia Author” television program for the...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Nov 30, 2021
- 1 min
Poetry Reading: CANAPI World AIDS Day Commemoration
I have recently been told by several people that I am an inspiration to so many. At first, I did not believe that could hardly be...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Oct 28, 2021
- 1 min
Erotic Poem "Holy Water" is Included in the Fall/Winter 2021 Issue of Wicked Gay Ways
I am pleased that my erotic poem “Holy Water” has been accepted by Wicked Gay Ways and is included In the Fall/Winter 2021 issue. The...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Oct 18, 2021
- 1 min
ART INSPIRED BY BARBARA'S POEM "BUBBLE WRAP" IS ON DISPLAY AT THE SOAP GALLERY IN YOUNGSTOWN
This is actually quite thrilling. Two art student's at Youngstown State University, selected my poem "Bubble Wrap" as a subject for art...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Oct 4, 2021
- 1 min
The Longest Poem I Have Ever Written is Included in the "World Poetry Anthology!"
This is huge and I am very excited to have my long poem “When the Last Leaf Falls” included in the wonderful and significant “World...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Sep 20, 2021
- 1 min
"Poetic Memoir Chapbook Challenge" Is Now Also Available at the Shelf Life Bookstore
I am extremely grateful to Shelf Life for stocking my “flawed” Poetic Memoir Chapbook. This book was the result of a challenge during...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Sep 9, 2021
- 1 min
Barbara Will Be A Featured Reader At Poetry In The Park on Friday
I’m amazed that I will be sharing the stage with such a wonderful group of poets and writers! I hope that I can hold my own. Come and...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Sep 9, 2021
- 1 min
"If There's No Heaven" Is Now Available at Shelf Life Books in Cuyahoga Falls
My poetry collection is now available at a fabulous bookstore in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio! This is a huge step forward. I am most grateful...
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Barbara Marie Minney
- Aug 11, 2021
- 2 min
My Award-Winning Poetry Collection "If There's No Heaven" is Now Available Directly from Me
Copies of my poetry collection, "If There's No Heaven," may now be purchased directly from me. The cost is $12.00 plus $5.00 for...
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