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Wright State Professor Emeritus Lee Garrison explores love, loss and aging through poetry
9+ hour, 12+ min ago (799+ words) David “Lee” Garrison has published multiple books of poetry over the years. His latest book, “Tailfins,” is set to publish in November. Contributed Born in Bremerton, Wash. at the end of World War II, David “Lee” Garrison remembers “always writing....
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9+ hour, 12+ min ago (799+ words) David “Lee” Garrison has published multiple books of poetry over the years. His latest book, “Tailfins,” is set to publish in November. Contributed Born in Bremerton, Wash. at the end of World War II, David “Lee” Garrison remembers “always writing....
The top book festivals in Devon in autumn 2026
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Poetry Foundation honors Robert Pinsky with a $100,000 lifetime achievement prize – WTOP News
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Book lovers assemble: new 'Write By the River' literary festival arrives in Bedford
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Poet Ellen Goldsmith to share from 'Are We There Yet?' in Cushing
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (163+ words) Cushing resident Ellen Goldsmith reads, writes and teaches poetry, all with equal enthusiasm. She will share Are We There Yet?, her first full length collection, on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m., at the Cushing Public Library. This collaborative community event, co-sponsored by…...
Beatrix Potter’s legacy to be explored at Lake District literary event
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Community organizations join forces to bring first-ever Literary Festival to Smiths Falls with hopes of expanding with more bookish- and reader-focused events next year
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Gillian Clarke to headlines Cardigan Poetry
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (277+ words) Former National Poet of Wales, Gillian Clarke, will headline Cardigan’s Cellar Bards this Friday, offering an evening of poetry from her acclaimed works. Former National Poet of Wales Gillian Clarke is the star guest as Cardigan’s Cellar Bards kicks off…...
Word Garden poetry series connects Tallahassee writers
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (19+ words) WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News Word Garden poetry series connects Tallahassee writers...