I was excited to receive the plaque commemorating my book “If There’s No Heaven” being selected as the winner of the 2020 Poetry Is Life Book Award. But, of course, I am disappointed that my book launch event had to be cancelled, and I could not receive the award in person. I understand that we are all struggling with this pandemic. I know that I am struggling mentally and emotionally with the loss of live poetry events and the loss of interactions and hugs from my friends. But, it seems to me that is even more reason to come together and support each other as poets, writers, artists, and musicians. “If There’s No Heaven” is available at:
