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Joanne the Poet - The Poetry of Joanne M. Clarkson

Jun

28

MENTORS: A Jess Story and More

A mentor is more than a good teacher.  She/he is someone who has already achieved and arrived somewhere I want to go.  And she is willing to help me get…Read More »

Jun

04

Olympia Poetry Network – Reading on June 18th

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,…Read More »

May

26

Believing the Body Part I on PoetsWest Radio

Believing the Body Part I interview on PoetsWest radio with Joanne Clarkson. J. Glenn Evans and his wife Barbara are wonderful poetry advocates. They did such a great job, putting…Read More »

Joanne Clarkson - Believing the Body

May

06

International Praise for “Believing the Body”

I felt so honored to receive these words about “Believing the Body” from my friend and inspiration, Bahareh Amidi. Joanne’s poetry reminds me of life and death and everything in…Read More »