tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52711054191754064912012-02-10T11:09:30.310-05:00publishing deserving authors • discussing writing, poetry, and new books • distributed by spdbooks.org • Deerbrook Editions PO Box 542 Cumberland, ME 04021 207.829.5038jeff hastehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15284701430597747151noreply@blogger.comBlogger401100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271105419175406491.post-29936096967878390332011-03-24T03:10:00.004-04:002011-03-24T03:19:45.839-04:00

Two new poems by Joan Siegel appear in Raritan. I was very pleased to find a copy of Raritan in my PO Box with two of Joan's fine poems in the back. You can buy her book Hyacinth for the Soul from Deerbrook Editions web site now using a secure PayPal shopping cart and you don't need a PayPal account to do so. Just go to the catalog link on our web site and help to support our authors. Joan's book

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Here is a home-style movie of the basic operation of the Washington style handpress, the R.Hoe & Company platen press, the Press at Deerbrook.I know the lighting is terrible, but here is another view of the inking to proof a test run of a cut from the operators side. Showing here the basic operation of the printing press much as it was done for centuries on this type of press or the common press

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This video is courtesy of Brent Robison and Djelloul Marbrook. Well done and a pleasure to hear the voice of the poet reading from his new book Brushstrokes and glance.Djelloul Marbrook's new book Brushstrokes and glances is on the Valparaiso Poetry Review list of Recommended Books: volume 12.They are looking for reviewers.Here is one of my favorites.Review: Djelloul Marbrook’s Brushstrokes and

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When holidays begin to look like commercial endgames, and the spirit of the season seems to lack best wishes, what can we do?I usually pick up a book, either to read or draw in; or I return to the studio to get away from the glitz, in an attempt to return to my creative center and memories of times gone by when the spirit was with me and I shared with friends and lovers. Making things was and is

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Paul Elisha (right) interviews Djelloul Marbrook about Brushstrokes and glances, his second book of poems, for Bard's Eye View, a series originating at WAMC, Albany, for Northeastern Public Radio. The interview will be aired later this winter. The book will be published by Deerbrook Editions in December.

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Deerbrook Editions has a new web site. you can buy books there now, and leave donations. It is a new format with a similar look to the old site, and will be upgraded periodically with new features. I have to spend some time attending to promoting and getting reviews for our new book Brushstrokes and glances by Djelloul Marbrook, the prize winning author. The title of this post links to our new

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There is a new look to deerbrookeditions.blogspot.com as well as deerbrookeditions.com. If only I could figure out which merchant system by which to offer sales on line. I found one, MerchantWarehouse.com, that proudly flaunts its ratings, but the best thing might be to move to a new host that can offer the package deal with a comparable merchant account. To all visitors, Dawn Potter's new book

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Deerbrook Editions has now become a member of the Council of Literary Magazines & Presses, or clmp. There logo with a link is now on our pages. The clmp web site has limited access to the public, but enough information is available to learn something about what they are all about. I believe that there are many more talented, deserving writers and artists in the world than ever find a publisher or

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Next week Mimi White will read from her book The Last Island, Deerbrook Editions 2008, in San Francisco, CA, May 28th, at Cover to Cover, a friendly community oriented bookstore, 1307 Castro Street.The Last Island received the Jane Kenyon Award for Outstanding Book of Poetry from the New Hampshire Writers Project in 2009. Here are two favorite poems from the book.Mimi white also received the

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“Reprise & Overture,” a program of poems and music by Martin Steingesser and friends for the publication of the second edition of his book Brothers of Morning will be presented at Longfellow Books, One Monument Way, Portland, Maine, on Thursday, May 20, at 7 pm. Poets, musicians and friends of Martin Steingesser will join to read poems from his book Brothers of Morning, followed by a presentation

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We have not gotten to this point, yet. Still sending out post cards and fliers, sometimes email, though not sure if that practice gets any response. In fact, there was a time when we sponsored a jazz show on MPBN that had 9 second credit lines before and after the show. It was a good show and felt like it must be finding some ears. We had to stop though as our budget couldn't allow us to continue

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Many of Joan Siegel’s poems sound like the whispered confidences of angels, sound being the operative word. Most poems “read” one way or another, but only the rare poem engages eye and ear simultaneously.There is from poem to poem a sense of angels coming and going, ghosting through memories, like zephyrs in curtains. Reflections dehisce from the memories.In Buchenwaldhis sister turned into a

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Events often land on the same day. These readings are timed for the possibility to attend both. The workshop requires registration and a fee."Prayers & Run-on Sentences" by Stuart Kestenbaum, cover art by Susan Webster, will be available at the USM Book Store, around the corner from the Glickman Family Library in the Student Center.Kate Cheney Chappell '83 Center for Book Arts at USMPaper and

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Woodstock Poetry Society & Festival (www.woodstockpoetry.com) as part of the Woodstock Arts Consortium is sponsoring the following poetry event as part of the Woodstock "Second Saturdays" Art Events. For a full listing of "Second Saturday" events, see: www.woodstockartsconsortium.orgPoets Joan I. Siegel and Mary Makofske will be the featured readers when the Woodstock Poetry Society & Festival

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Friday, April 16, 7:00pm
Texts to Argue Through: 
A Conversation with John D'Agata, 
Thalia Field & Jena OsmanEssayist John D'Agata, cross-genre writer Thalia Field and experimental poet Jena Osman trace how research-based projects can evolve into book-length lyric essays and serial poems.$10, $7 for students and seniors, free to Poets House MembersPoetry for ChildrenSaturday, April 17, 11:00am–3

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All publishers big and small are shifting and resizing, independent stores are closing in some places, like here in Maine, unfortunately. We can only hope for things to get better for everyone everywhere across the States. Things have been quiet for the most part here at Deerbrook, as far as the weather goes, that is welcome, and one never knows whether to speak of it or not, at least until next

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In case you haven't heard; Coming Up: The annual Poets' Tea held each year at Blaine House, the governor's mansion in Augusta, Thursday, April 15, 2:30-4 p.m.Maine's poet laureate Betsy Sholl is organizing the event, and First Lady Karen Baldacci will be hosting it. Dawn Potter will be one of three poets reading that afternoon.Everyone is welcome, but please let them know if you are planning to

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On February 24th Garrison Keillor will read a poem from Joan Siegel's book "Hyacinth for the Soul," Deerbrook Editions 2009. The poem he requested to read is "Travel Directions." I hope you'll be listening because Joan is an accomplished writer from Blooming Grove, NY, and has many fine poems in this book. We are pleased Mr. Keillor has chosen to read from Joan's book, as we are always pleased

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Another poem by Dawn, "Nostalgia," was read on February 13th on "The Writer's Almanac." Dawn said this is one of her favorite poems in the book, and it is fine. I happen to think there are several very good poems in Dawn's book, and this is one of them. Thank you Garrison Keillor.Dawn Potter previously had two poems read on "The Writer's Almanac.Garrison Keillor read "Wednesday" on Jan 29, and "

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A Performance in Two Voices with Cello‘The Thinking Heart’Listen to a radio spot on MPBN about this at Martin's profile and look under Programs."Poignant and stirring, The Thinking Heart leaves an indelible impression. The performers transform the essence of Etty's rich inner and outer world as a chronicler of life."Robert Bernheim, Executive Director, Holocaust & Human Rights Center of

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Stepping Westward—Poetry as CairnsPerformance & Poetry Workshopwith Martin Steingesser & Judy TierneyLiving Water Spiritual Center93 Halifax Street, Winslow, Maine November  14, from 9:30  am  to 3:30  pmFee for performance and workshop is $45, including lunch. Pre-registration,  with fee, requested. The program is in two parts, the first a presentation of poems, viewing and treating them as

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13 POETS & A CHEMIST READINGfor carbon reductionin conjunction withInternational Day of Climate ActionSATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 12-3 pmBangor Public Library145 Harlow Street, BangorMaineThe world has only a very narrow window of opportunity to undertake a dramatic shift towards a low-carbon society and prevent the worst scenarios of scientists from coming true. In anticipation of the UN Climate

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Deerbrook Editions is Pleased to AnnounceThe Last Island has received The Jane Kenyon Award for Outstanding Book of PoetryThe Last IslandPoems by Mimi White82 pages; 6 x 9 trade paper; price $14.00; ISBN 978-0-9712488-8-5with cover photograph by Sharon Beals  IN PRAISE OF THE LAST ISLANDIn these deft poems Mimi White traces with great sensitivity a landscape of intimacy. It is a place that is

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Martin Steingesser, author of the book "Brothers of Morning", had the poem, "This Longing", read on the air Augusy 18th. Congratulations Martin. This is the second poem from the book read on "The Writer's Almanac," if I am not mistaken. "Brothers of Morning" is the first book publihed by Deerbrook Editions, soon to go into a second printing.This Longing ... awoke to rainaround 2:30 this

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In ordinary places you can find extraordinary things. This sentence came to me one day while thinking about what to write about Deerbrook Editions. Then, a brook running through the woods, and then a deer drinking on the bank. The brook sound is a song. The deer is a spirit. I happen to live next to a brook called Deer Brook.A friend of mine sent off a children's story through the brother of a

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On July 16, the News Hour had a very interesting ANALYSIS spot on publishing. Readership seems to be up in libraries although many stores may be seeing fewer sales; even the big stores like Borders; the independent stores and publishers are important; and the "book" doesn't seem to be going away any time soon. The e-books are just another form of distribution, as with audio books, (note what

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Hyacinth for the Soul, Joan I. Siegel,
Deerbrook Editions 2009, $16.95
“We knew who we were back then,” begins Joan I. Siegel’s Hyacinth for the Soul—and I found myself sitting beside her on the stoop, “snug” in my “square-toed socks.” Siegel, professor emeritus at SUNY/Orange, offers a collection of sensual, compassionate, and highly individual poems. “As though darkness were a hand, / a tactile

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“Finding Father”—Join four poets in a journey beyond Hallmark holiday tributes to fatherhood for an engaging presentation of poems celebrating and suffering the fathers in our lives, at Longfellow Books, One Monument Way, Portland, on Thursday, June 18, at 7 pm. Local poets Michael Macklin, Betsy Sholl, Martin Steingesser and Judy Tierney will read and present poems about fathers from their own

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Joan at her piano.Joan Siegel has also been active reading and promoting her book in her area of the Hudson Valley / Blooming Grove, NY. Here is a list of events and reviews out or to come. We believe her book, "Hyacinth for the Soul," to be noteworthy, as Joan is an accomplished writer and has gotten good endorsements from some notable people. Mary Makofske's review is archived on this blog (03/

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Sunday May 24, Dawn Potter and Martin Steingesser read at River Arts in Damariscotta, Maine. River Arts is doing good things for the arts and can be found by clicking on the title of this post.Martin is Portland, Maine's first Poet Laureate, 2007 - 2009. Author of "Brothers of Morning" published by Deerbrook Editions in 2002, is usually active teaching writing workshops in Maine schools, Martin

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POETS KESTENBAUM, LITTLE & STEINGESSERLIVE AT THE BLUE HILL LIBRARYBLUE HILL—To celebrate National Poetry Month, the Blue Hill Library is hosting poets Stuart Kestenbaum, Carl Little and Martin Steingesser. Their reading will take place in the library’s Howard Room on Thursday, April 23, at 7:00 p.m. Books will be available for purchase and signing, with part of the proceeds supporting the

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Last weekend Deerbrook Editions was represented by Joan Siegel visiting the Poets House Showcase in the beautiful Jefferson Market Branch Library in New York. Her book "Hyacinth for the Soul" and Mimi White's "The Last Island" are the books in the showcase. All of our books are in the collection, and it is a good feeling knowing one or two are in the spring showcase. We look forward to Poets

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Attention should be given to the work of Dawn Potter. Dawn recently received a poetry grant from the Elizabeth George Foundation of Langley, Washington, a private foundation that supports writers.Dawn is also associate director of the Frost Place Conference on Poetry and Teaching in Franconia, New Hampshire, where she works alongside former Maine poet laureate Baron Wormser.Living in Harmony,

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L.R. Berger recently visited Camden, New Jersey for an event with a Peace Community there. L.R. does many good things for peace and she gives wonderful readings. "The Unexpected Aviary" was well received. Thank you Cassie MacDonald. Thank you LR."Remembering Who We Are: The Poetry of Living into Nonviolence." This gathering (will be) was an opportunity to taste and see. If violence is, as John

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Mimi White has read in Asheville, North Carolina, and had an interview on the radio last Sunday, (3/29) I believe, and you can listen or download the stream for that show here, at http://wpvm.org/nav/archives, click on this post title, then go to the bottom of the page and find the Wordplay stream. (wordstream.m3u)Mimi White as been teaching creative writing for twenty-five years as a member of

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News for this Monday • April Prayer by Stuart Kestenbaum to be Read on The Writer's Almanac, April 5, 2009"April Prayer," a poem from "Prayers and Run-on Sentences" by Stuart Kestenbaum (Deerbrook Editions 2007), will be read on The Writer's Almanac, April 5th, 2009. That is a Sunday, so I am not sure when that will air here in Maine, but it is good news just the same. April Prayer by Stuart

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Recently Deerbrook Editions has had a boost by becoming a part of Small Press Distribution. Their hard work means our books are getting much more exposure by having some titles in this year's spring catalog, and hopefully in upcoming events and festivals. Deerbrook Editions will be represented at the LA Book Festival April 25 & 26 with Small Press Distribution, along with a large number of their

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Hyacinth for the Soul                    by Joan I. Siegel                         Deerbrook Editions, 2009             Like Chinese ink paintings, the poems of "Hyacinth for the Soul" are spare, creating with a few evocative strokes a landscape of loss and beauty.These are poems of family: childhood memories, the aging and death of parents, the love and tensions between husband and wife, mother

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Deerbrook Editions is Pleased to AnnounceHyacinth for the SoulPoems by Joan I. Siegel87 pages; 6 x 9 trade paper; price $16.95; ISBN 978-09712488-9-2Available this springIN PRAISE OF HYACINTH FOR THE SOULThese passionate, caring poems range seamlessly from personal lyric to public outcry, from a pair of well-turned pantoums of childhood memories to a poem that rewrites the liturgy of a responsive

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