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"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...

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...

I Was Honored to Participate in the Poetry Readings in Cincinnati for "For A Better World"

It was another good weekend of poetry, sightseeing, and food in Cincinnati for the poetry readings at the Annex Gallery on Saturday, July...

Poetic Memoir Chapbook Arrives and Is A Disappointment

Look what came in the mail the other day. This chapbook contains the 15 poems that I wrote in 10 days as part of the poetic memoir...

BARBARA WILL BE THE FEATURED READER AT THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY'S SECOND SUNDAY POETS

Second Sunday Poets! I am very grateful to Doc Janning for inviting me to be the featured reader at the Cuyahoga County Public Library’s...

SOMETHING HYSTERICAL? BARBARA AND MARILYN ARE TEACHING POETRY TO CHILDREN AT PATTERSON PARK

In a totally unguarded, spontaneous, and totally refreshing moment, my counselor described it as “hysterical.” Marilyn and I are both...

A LIFE AFFIRMING WEEKEND AT THE INSIDE OUT TRANS ART PROJECT AND POETRY READING

What an amazing weekend in Cincinnati! I will never ever forget it as long as I live. I am so glad that we made the trip to Cincinnati...

"TRANSGENDER CHRISTIAN" AND "CRASH LANDING" ARE IN "IN OUR SHOES: AN LGBTQ+ POETS ANTHOLOGY"

Sometimes, I really struggle with whether I should run away from or embrace being identified as a LGBTQ+ or queer poet and writer. I am...

BARBARA'S POEM "TOMATO SANDWICH" IS ON DISPLAY AS PART OF THE MEMBERS SHOW AT AKRON SOUL TRAIN

Akron Soul Train truly is a hidden gem in downtown Akron. There is always an incredible and amazing exhibit to see. Marilyn and I...