Yes, it’s National Poetry Month, but I’m celebrating closer to home with three delightful Tennessee poets in this article I wrote for April’s issue of The Murfreesboro Pulse.
Since my space in the article was limited, I wanted to add a bit more here to share how you can learn more about these poets and their recent work – and buy their books, of course!
Sandy Coomer, Continuum
- Visit Sandy’s website at sandycoomer.com
- Sample one of Sandy’s poems here in The Southeast Review
- Buy her book from the publisher, Finishing Line Press
Jeff Hardin, Notes for a Praise Book
- Visit Jeff’s website and poetry blog at jeffhardin.weebly.com
- Learn more about Jeff and his work in this Chapter 16 article by Maria Browning
- Sample several of Jeff’s poems here in the journal Still
- Buy his book from the publisher, Jacar Press – or buy in the middle Tennessee area at Landmark Booksellers in Franklin or Old Curiosity Bookshop in Columbia
Bobby Rogers, Paper Anniversary
- Learn more about Bobby Rogers and his work in this Chapter 16 article by another Tennessee poet, Charlotte Pence
- Sample his poem “Paper Anniversary” here on The Design Observer
- Buy his book from the publisher, University of Pittsburgh Press – or follow the press links to Kindle and Nook versions of the book
It was terribly hard to focus on only three Tennessee poets, but alas, I had only so much time and space. Coming soon: a list – sure to be ever-growing – of all the Tennessee poets I admire!
Speaking of which, a festival to celebrate poet Jeff Daniel Marion, “Appalachia’s Poet,” will be held on April 11th and 12th at Carson Newman College. Get the details here.
What Tennessee poets are you reading and enjoying?
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