Hear the story of how the book was created and all the people the poems honor. Joanne will read selected poems. Believing the Body, published by Gribble Press in Spokane, contains 24 poems. Some feature patients Joanne has cared for and their caregivers. Others address man’s place in the universe. The book was edited and...Read More »
I am pleased to announce that I am the featured reader for the Olympia Poetry Network in June. The event takes place Wednesday, June 18, 6:30-8 p.m. at Traditions Café, 300 5th Ave SW downtown. (Traditions has the best ice cream in town and great lasagna besides!) I will be reading from “Believing the Body,”...Read More »
Joanne presents the first Fall 2014 Paul Gillie Memorial Workshop sponsored by the Olympia Poetry Network. “40 Things to Do with a Poem” is the topic for the workshop Monday, September 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Olympia Timberland Library. The event is free and everyone is welcome. From where and how to publish...Read More »
This year Double Shot will include two poets: Joanne Clarkson and Patty Kinney. Double shot is a writing challenge during which authors are contacted Friday night with a writing prompt. They must complete their piece (short play or poem in this case) by 9 a.m. the following morning and have it ready to present by...Read More »