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Sandy McIntosh

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Author of twelve volumes of poetry, a Chinese cookbook, and three computer software programs. https://sandymcintosh.info

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β€œOne poem's title calls "The Brutality of Memory," including the collisions of conflicting egos and psychic agendas in love and friendship, as well as the comic or horrific detonation of the best-laid life-plans."

-Tom Fink

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Congratulations.

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Truth.

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Please accept my condolences.

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An Evening with Haunted Like Human Mythology evokes images of gods, titans, demons, and beasts of every kind. Yet, it’s the spark of humanity that keeps us telling and retelling myths. It’s these stories of seduction, inheritance, and ...

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On the Town: Find peace with prose, poetry The Vacaville Museum’s current exhibit, β€œCenter Stage,” showcases the various performing arts throughout Solano County.

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Events | Sinister Wisdom

Poetry News β†’ March 24th, 5:00 - 6:00 pm PT

Readings by ELLEN BASS, Rita Mookerjee, Laura Foley, Amy Schutzer, and Alison Clement, who represent CALYX’s living legacy. In conversation: CALYX, Brenna Crotty, Beth Russell, and Rooja Mohassessy.

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Both storytelling and poetry harness the precision of language to paint mental pictures, stir deep feelings, and influence an audience's perspective.

Each craft depends on a deliberate selection of vocabulary, the natural flow of cadence, and the strategic use of tools.

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This photo though...

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Fabulous.

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A description of upcoming North Sea Poets events set against a light teal background.  The text reads: 'Upcoming Events. 3rd April 7pm BST. The Kirk Sessions: an evening of poetry and music. Kathleen Jamie, Don Paterson, John Glenday, Lesley Harrison, Lisa Brockwell with music from David Ogilvy & Don Paterson at Cortachy Kirk. Starts 13th April 11am-1pm BST. Sunday Morning Reading Circle with Don Paterson. Join Don Paterson on Sunday mornings in April to explore great poems in an online workshop for writers and readers alike. northseapoets.com.'The North Sea Poets logo is in the top right corner.

A description of upcoming North Sea Poets events set against a light teal background. The text reads: 'Upcoming Events. 3rd April 7pm BST. The Kirk Sessions: an evening of poetry and music. Kathleen Jamie, Don Paterson, John Glenday, Lesley Harrison, Lisa Brockwell with music from David Ogilvy & Don Paterson at Cortachy Kirk. Starts 13th April 11am-1pm BST. Sunday Morning Reading Circle with Don Paterson. Join Don Paterson on Sunday mornings in April to explore great poems in an online workshop for writers and readers alike. northseapoets.com.'The North Sea Poets logo is in the top right corner.

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Tickets are now available for the first #NorthSeaPoets live event! Join us at Cortachy Kirk for The Kirk Sessions: an evening of poetry and music.

Still a few tickets left for Don Paterson's Sunday Morning Reading Circle starting 13th April.

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And ones we'd never dream.

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Selene of Alexandria: A Novel of Late Antiquity (Theodosian Women) Selene of Alexandria: A Novel of Late Antiquity (Theodosian Women) - Kindle edition by Justice, Faith L.. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Selene of Alexandria: A Novel of Late Antiquity (Theodosian Women).

Welcome to Women's History Month! I'll be posting about remarkable women throughout the month. To get started, I've put my 5C #novel featuring the #historical Hypatia, Lady Philosopher on sale through the entire month. Available at most eBook outlets. Enjoy! #Booksky πŸ“š www.amazon.com/dp/B003YOSC04

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Jim Harrison’s Talent and Pain Told in Devouring Time Todd Goddard will do a deep dive into the life of author Jim Harrison on Thursday, March 5, at the C.... READ MORE

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On the Town: Find peace with prose, poetry The Vacaville Museum’s current exhibit, β€œCenter Stage,” showcases the various performing arts throughout Solano County.

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Reading: Susan (Sue) Landers, Chessy Normile and Jordan Dunn *HYBRID* Join us for a reading featuring Susan (Sue) Landers, author of What to Carry Into the Future (Roof Books, 2025), Chessy Normile is author of Great Exodus, Great Wall, Great Party (2020 APR/Honickman F...

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Join us for a reading featuring SUE LANDERS, author, Chessy Normile, author, and Jordan Dunn, author on March 14th, 7:00 pm CT.

Online and In-Person at Woodland Pattern

720 E. Locust Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212.

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β€œMcIntosh admirably declares what we should already know about memoir: the best of them erase the self in the name of something more profound. Here that something is an unsentimental kindness for the world of literature.”
-Steve Fellner
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Congrats!

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Excellent!

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Columbia Writers Flock to Baltimore for AWP 2026 | School of the Arts

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Jim Harrison’s Talent and Pain Told in Devouring Time Todd Goddard will do a deep dive into the life of author Jim Harrison on Thursday, March 5, at the Community Library in Ketchum.

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God-Wrestlers: Jewish Poets on Poetry as Prayer

Five Jewish-identified poets discuss their paths to poetry as prayer through belief and skepticism, as well as through their desire to repair the world.

AWP Baltimore Convention Ctr, Room 325

Mar. 5th 1:40 - 3.00 pm ET

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β€œThe fear of being vulnerable prompts me into bringing myself forward.”

― David Ignatow

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Best of luck!

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Congratulations.

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Author Talk: Kyle Carrero Lopez Events in Williamsburg VA, Find things to do including Family & Kid Friendly Activities, date night, trips to Williamsburg and Events, Busch Gardens Discounts, Colonial Williamsburg, breweries

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Why scientists should read more poetry

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