Tag: Alec Patric
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between giants – blog launch – day one
between giants is launched! To help me celebrate, each day this week I’ll be posting performances of work from the collection by myself, Robbie Coburn, Mark William Jackson, Jane Williams and Graham Nunn, in addition to giveaways, competitions and offers – where you can win a copy of between giants over at Goodreads – or…
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“Music for Broken Instruments” by A.S. Patric – A Review
Music for Broken Instruments – available to read free here! by A.S. Patric The Black Rider Press April 2010 Review by Ashley Capes A.S. Patric’s “Music for Broken Instruments” reads as a kind of language-based salve for what Patric sees as a variety of wounds cut deep in our society, injuries he explores at length…
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The Verity La Forum
Alec Patric just published my thoughts on an interesting question, over at Verity La. Do have a read, as there are many great answers more articulate than mine! And here’s the question A New Archaeology? When the novel first emerged it was considered trivial entertainment. The literary productions most honoured were to be found in…
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Interview with Graham Nunn at Verity La
Had a lot of fun Interviewing Graham for Verity LA – and very jealous to see him San Francisco in those photos! Here’s the link, hope you enjoy and thank you Graham and Alec Graham Nunn Interview
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Enter Sol – Sam van Zweden
At Verity La a little while ago I came across this poem which I really liked – Alec and Nigel are putting together such a consistent collection of work. Rather than lessen Sam’s poem with a description – here is a link! Enter Sol Submissions are always open – see here for details
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Interview & Poem at ‘Verity La’ – 200 Poems
I’ve been crushed somewhat by the weight of regular, non-writing things of late. But after getting 3 pieces of great news/anthologies (see post below) I wanted to share a fourth. ‘stamped flat stamped’ is my 200th poem accepted for publication (and 188th in ‘print’ as of writing this) so I’m feeling very happy! HUGE thank…
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Verity La – Submissions Open
Here’s an exciting new opportunity – get over and have a read. I like what Nigel & Alec have come up with in their guidelines – in very short, they’re looking for work that is brave. So be brave – have a look And while you’re there, check out Alec’s poem ‘what we’ve done‘ it’s…
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‘Sketch’ Issue 2 & ‘Miscellaneous Voices’ Vol 1
Recently I received my copies of two great Australian publications and although I’m nearly collapsing under dozens of obligations at the moment, I just wanted to quickly mention how much I enjoyed reading (and being a part) of them both. Nicole Taylor & Christine de Saini of Sketch have just released their second issue of…
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Link-Poem Experiment pt.1
the concerto opens up the world and spills a beehive of colour into the mind . (there should be bit of a theme with the links, at least I certainly tried) The post below includes some discussion, while over at Alec’s blog is the first of our experiments, and at Mark’s blog is the second…
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Going Down Swinging No.29
Very simply, you should get this one. . But glib statements aside, this is a fantastic issue. Right down to the beautiful print job – holding GDS #29 you almost get the feeling that you ought to have cotton gloves on, it’s just a wonderful finish. And the cover by Mila Faranov is outstanding, presented…
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