Monthly Arts Forum Launch

I am thrilled to announce that, tonight, I will launch a brand new monthly arts forum, Show Your Work, with my friend Andrew Nelson.  I plan to read at least one of my poems tonight and look forward to enjoying the work of fellow artists of all types and stripes.

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Show Your Work: A Monthly Arts Forum

Every Second Thursday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Out on the Lakeshore, Holland, Mich.

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If you're in the area, please feel free to join us!

Poem Published in PRIDE Guide

I was very pleased to learn that my poem "My One Wild and Precious Life" was recently selected to appear in this year's Holland PRIDE Guide.  Take a look at my piece on page 13, as well as poems by my fellow poetry contest winners throughout the program!

My One Wild and Precious Life on Art Friday

I just learned that my poem "My One Wild and Precious Life" was recently published on New Direction's Art Friday blog.  Check it out here!

East Side Storytellin' 62 recap, podcast now online

The East Side Storytellin' 62 recap and podcast are now available online!  Although I highly recommend that you take the time to listen to gifted singer/songwriter Lauren Farrah's set, you can hear my poetry set at the very beginning of the podcast, as well as a brief Q&A with Lauren, host Chuck Beard, and myself at the very end of it.  Artists unite!

East Side Storytellin’ 62

I am very pleased to announce that I will appear as the featured author at East Side Storytellin' 62 on July 7th.  More details to come!

Women's Work 2015

I have been invited to present my poetry at the ninth annual Women's Work festival on May 10th. Stay tuned for more details!

My Interview With Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco

One of the highlights of my year was the opportunity I had to interview the fifth inaugural poet of the United States, Richard Blanco, for Out & About Nashville.  Blanco's work and life inspire me.  It is with great pleasure that I share the link to the product of that interview.  What a gift!  

Bathroom Poems: Great gag gift on sale now!

Looking for a unique, affordable gift?  How about a gag gift or lowbrow literature that will bring you to rears...I mean tears?  My latest poetry chapbook, Bathroom Poems, is available now!  The collection of crappy poems about bathroom business promises to make a splash at any family holiday gathering.  Folks in the Greater Nashville Area can pick up their copy at East Side Story or Landmark Booksellers, while out-of-towners can place their orders directly through me.  Sneak a peek at Bathroom Poems, as well as all of my poetry books here!  Contact me at hall_amy_e@hotmail.com to place your order or to request more info.  This year, give a gift guaranteed to make them guffaw.  Bathroom Poems...it's a gas!

Richard Blanco Interview

I had the great privilege of interviewing the fifth inaugural poet of the United States, Richard Blanco, last evening.  Stay tuned for my forthcoming article for Out & About Nashville!

2014 John Franklin Art Award

I am pleased to report that my poem “My One Wild and Precious Life” has been named the winner of this year’s John Franklin Art Award.  I am equally honored and humbled by both the nomination and the designation.  More details to come!

Women's Work 2014

I've been invited to present my poetry at the eighth annual Women's Work festival on May 11th. Stay tuned for more details!

Bathroom Poems Performance Booked

I am thrilled to announce that my next Bathroom Poems performance has been scheduled for Apr. 6 at Howlin' Books.  The reading will be opened by the dry and humorous musings of my friend and fellow poet Randy Foster, who will present "Civet Coffee" -- a piece that appears in our 2011 poetry chapbook, Sugar and Spice and Nothing That's Nice.  Stay tuned for more details!

Bathroom Poems: Coming to a loo near you!

My brand new poetry chapbook, Bathroom Poems, has dropped -- just in time for the holidays!  The collection of crappy poems about bathroom business promises to make a splash at any family holiday gathering.  Folks in the Greater Nashville Area can pick up their copy at East Side Story, while out-of-towners can place their orders directly through me.  Contact me at hall_amy_e@hotmail.com to place your order or to request more info.  And stay tuned for details regarding my Dec. 14 book release party/reading/performance! 

2013 John Franklin Award: Runner Up!

My post "Prolonged Germination and Instant Revelation" for The Space Between arts blog -- which features my poem "Operation Umbrella" -- was just named a runner up for the 2013 John Franklin Award!

Women's Work 2013

I've been invited to present my poetry at the seventh annual Women's Work festival on May 12th. Stay tuned for more details!

Crappy Poems About Bathroom Business

Production work on my next chapbook, Bathroom Poems, has resumed. I’m looking forward to releasing a strong batch of poop poetry in early May. Stay tuned!

Jack Ridl releases new collection

I am happy to announce the release of my (former) poetry professor Jack Ridl's brand new poetry collection, Practicing to Walk Like a Heron.  I received my copy in the mail yesterday!  Jack has always been a champion of his students, past and present, and I am thrilled to be able to inform others of his great work.

Fresh Snow, Fresh Start

My latest piece for The Space Between, "I Love Snow," has been posted. I wrote the poem in 2005 for Julie, a close friend since 1993. Take a look!

Civil Conundrum Chronicled

I am delighted to note that Civil Conundrum recently received coverage in The Leaf Chronicle.  I was finally able to see the exhibit at the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center in person last weekend.  What a joy to see poetry hanging on the walls of a museum!

You are invited!

I will be honored by the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center at an artist reception this Thursday, Nov. 15th, alongside my Civil Conundrum collaborators, poet Randy Foster and photographer/poet Robert McCurley.  Free and open to the public, the reception will be held at the Customs House from 5 to 7 p.m.  Join us!