Joanne the Poet

"Hospice House" from MoonPath Press, Zoom Launch Reading
2023-01-14 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver)
I will be reading poems from my brand new collection “Hospice House,” and telling how and why I created them. Many of my poems were inspired by Hospice patients I cared for. Others are about my experiences with the passing of loved ones. Still others speak to the life force energy around us. I like to call this a book about Spirit rather than one about death. If feel that my book is full of loving energy and I am so excited to share it.
Reading with me will be Risa Denenberg whose beautiful book “Rain/Dweller” was also just released from MoonPath. She is a family nurse practitioner and has worked in many areas of progressive health care. She lives not too far from us on our beautiful Olympia peninsula.
If you would like to attend this reading, contact me for the link by email: JoanneClarkson28@gmail, by messaging me on FaceBook or through texting to 360-701-2030. I sure hope you will celebrate with me on Saturday, January 14!

Lakewold Gardens Lit Fest
2023-02-05 12:00 - 17:00 | Lakewold Gardens
Joanne the Poet will be selling and signing copies of her new poetry collection, “Hospice House” and reading from the book during Lit Fest, Poetry in the Gardens, at Lakewold Gardens in Lakewood, WA. Joanne will be there on Sunday, February 5, from 12 -5. The event is also happening on Saturday, the 4th, and includes workshops, an authors’ panel and a display of award winning poetry.
For more information or to register and buy a ticket, go to www.lakewoldgardens.org.

Featured Reader for Collective Colloquy's February Event
2023-02-20 19:00 - 21:00
Joanne Clarkson will read and recite poems from her new collection “Hospice House” for Collective Colloquy’s February Event Monday, February 20, 7-9 p.m. The reading is being held at Anthems coffee house in the stadium district of Tacoma. An Open Mic will be part of this program so bring writing to share!

Ars Poetica Gallery Exhibition 2023
2023-04-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Front Street Gallery, Poulsbo, WA, United States
Galleries in Poulsbo, WA, host a program called Ars Poetica where poets are invited to submit poems for artists to consider using to inspire their art. This year my poem “Tear of Reverence” was selected by Leigh Metteer. My poem and her painting will be featured Sunday, April 16, at Front Street Gallery. At 2 p.m. authors and artists will present and discuss their work and the public is invited. I am so excited to be part of this event. The Exhibit will remain through May 7.

Featured Reader for the Olympia Poetry Network in May
2023-05-17 18:00 - 19:30
I will be the featured reader for the Olympia Poetry Network in May, reading from my new collection “Hospice House” from MoonPath Press and maybe a new poem or two. The event begins at 6 p.m. with an Open Mic (sign ups at 5:30) when audience members can present their own or their favorite poems. There is a 3 minute time limit. Location for the event is New Traditions Cafe at 5th and Water streets in downtown Olympia.
I like to say that my book is more about ‘spirit’ than death although in it I tell stories about my loving and courageous Hospice patients and their loved ones. It also includes themes from my personal life as a child who lost a parent and from my beautiful natural surroundings here in Port Townsend. I will have copies of the book for sale along with my other poetry collections and my memoir “There’s Always a Miracle.”
Many thanks to OPN member Cynthia Pratt for inviting me. When we lived in Olympia, I served on the Board of OPN. I am so excited to spend time with old friends!

"I Sing the Salmon Home" Reading at Finn River
2023-09-14 16:30 - 18:00 | Finn River Farm and Cidary, Chimacum, WA, United States
I am honored to join 10 other local poets on Thursday, September 14, from 4:30 – 6 p.m. at Finn River Farm to read our poems from the beautiful anthology, “I Sing the Salmon Home,” created by former Washington State Poet Laureate Rena Priest and published by Empty Bowl Press. This collection pays homage to salmon, Native Peoples and our environment generally. My poem, “Salmon Bones,” is about a story my dear friend Judy DuPuis, a fellow Youth Services Librarian, and storyteller told at one of our Family Campfire Evenings. Judy, who is now in spirit, and her husband Curtis, often graced our library events with their storytelling talents. And Jim and I still talk about their generous gifts of Curtis’ smoked salmon. I am so excited to help bring to life these poems about a nourishing resource that contributes so importantly to individual health and health of the planet.

Poetry Reading for Cultivating Voices
2023-12-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
I will be reading selections from my MoonPath Press poetry book “Hospice House” Sunday, December 10 at Noon Pacific Time on Zoom. Three other poets including Lana Hechtman Ayres will be reading with me. I plan to present 7 poems including one about foxgloves. My artist friend Gayle Haywood painted a picture inspired by this poem and I will show it while reading.
The audience needs to register and then click the link below to attend.
I am excited to honor yet again my patients and their caregivers who so inspired me through their loving courage.
Here are the links:
Please make sure you register for the program using the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvce6gpz0sGN2xjVakkXh6GNCTLhKUnste
Event link:
https://fb.me/e/uztbN96wX

Winter Dates for Readings at Phoenix Rising with Joanne the Psychic
2024-01-13 08:00 - 17:00
Joanne the Psychic will be reading Palms and Tarot at Phoenix Rising Metaphysical Store on Water Street in Port Townsend on the following dates. Times are from 12-5 p.m. You can call beginning the previous Thursday to schedule a time slot or you can just drop in. Cost is $40 for 30 minutes or $80 for an hour, cash preferred.
January 20 & 21
February 10 & 11
March 9 & 10
All readings are positive and helpful! The New Year is always a great time for a reading! Joanne and her Guides are ready for your good fortune!

Ghost Walk for Writers!
2024-02-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Port Gamble Masonic Lodge, 5 N. Rainier Ave., Port Gamble, WA, 98364, United States
Ghost Walk for Writers
Writers are invited to gather in one of the most haunted places in Washington State to find inspiration in a way they have never experienced it before!
Join Pete Orbea and Joanne Clarkson in Port Gamble on Saturday, February 17, from 1-4 p.m. Paranormal Pete and Joanne the Psychic Poet will lead a tour of haunted homes, businesses, a museum and other sites, with time to write in each location. Prompts for connecting with Spirit will be provided. Writers at all levels, working in any genre are all welcome! Please bring a notebook and pen.
Cost for the workshop is $40.00. To register, go to: www.Portgamble.com, click on Events, then Paranormal, then Events and Classes. Click on or scan the QR code to have several options for payment.
Each participant will receive a brief psychic reading through Tarot, Palmistry and/or Mediumship.
Psychic Medium Joanne Clarkson has read palms and Tarot and performed Mediumship readings since she was a child. Writing has always been her spiritual and artistic practice. She has worked as a professional library and a Registered Nurse. Her most recent publications are “Hospice House,” a poetry collection from MoonPath Press, 2023, and “Psychic Palmistry: A Tool for Intuition,” Black Triangle Press, 2024. She lives with her husband in Port Townsend, WA. See more at Http://Joannethepsychic.com and Http://Joanneclarkson.com.
Pete Orbea, known as Paranormal Pete, leads the popular Ghost Walks in the historic town of Port Gamble. He coordinates the Port Gamble Ghost Conference each November. He became interested in the paranormal and spirits at age seven after witnessing two Native American warriors appear and vanish while on a road trip with his grandparents in northern Arizona. Pete hosts the popular Paranormal Pete Show and regularly gives psychic readings and leads ghostly investigations in Kitsap County and beyond. He is Township Manager for Port Gamble.

Free Poetry & Tarot Workshop plus Reading on March 2 at Booktree
2024-03-02 16:30 - 20:00 | Book Tree, 609 Market St., Kirkland, WA, 98033, United States
I will be leading a free Tarot-card-inspired poetry workshop at BookTree bookstore in Kirkland on Saturday, March 2, from 4:24 p.m. until 6 p.m. At 6:15, following the class, I will be giving a poetry reading along with my friend Sandy Yannone. An Open Mic will come after the featured readers.
Here is a description of the workshop:
Poetry Inspired by the Tarot: An Intuitive Workshop 2024
Presented by Joanne M. Clarkson, Poet and Psychic
Ancient, symbolic wisdom guides poets to that creative place where heart, mind and spirit merge. Poet and psychic Joanne M. Clarkson will help participants work from deep intuition in this generative workshop. After briefly explaining the organization and meaning of the Tarot, participants will choose/draw cards from several decks provided. Joanne will then lead poets in both free-association and more formal exercises. Hand-outs on the Poetry-Tarot connection will be provided. No experience with Tarot is necessary and writers of all levels are welcome.
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I will be reading from my MoonPath Press book “Hospice House” which appeared last year. I am now working on a poetry manuscript based on psychic experiences and may read some new poems as well. In addition, my brand new book on palm reading: “Psychic Palmistry, A Tool for Intuition,” will be available for purchase.

Writing Inspired by Horses
2025-04-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Heron Hill Equine, 241 Sand Road, Port Townsend, WA, 98368, United States
Writing Inspired by Horses – Class Description – Joanne Clarkson
Wednesday, April 16 & 30, 3-5 p.m.
Heron Hill Embodied Equine Experience
My artistic practice is writing, especially poetry. Horses have been a source of inspiration for me throughout my life. I am inviting you to spend time with me, and three beautiful equines, to find the perfect expression of beauty and truth through word-craft.
Writers at all levels and of all ages are welcome. Participants may choose to write fiction, poetry, memoir, non-fiction, or through journaling. Our subjects might be the horses at Heron Hill we will meet, or we might choose to write about other horses, or other beloved animal companions.
During the workshop, I will share examples of ways writers through the ages have been inspired by horses. I will then present three exercises that we can use to approach a new piece of writing. After time spent working, those attending can share their drafts if they wish.
