Monthly Archives: February 2011

Poem in The Weekend Australian (26/02/2011)

I was enjoying a coffee in Melbourne this morning and flipped open the Review section of the Weekend Australian to find my poem, Birdwatching published alongside two other fine poems. So if you are keen to check it out, head … Continue reading

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Castlemaine, here I come

I am jetting off to Melbourne tomorrow, so if you are anywhere near Castlemaine, I would love to see you at their monthly gig, as I am stoked to be featuring there this coming Sunday. All the details below: Castlemaine … Continue reading

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Hold Back the Water Fundraiser Update

Last night’s gig at Riverbend Books went off, with Pascalle Burton, Alan Wearne, John Koenig, Chris Lynch and Sheish Money playing to a packed Riverbend deck. Pascalle opened the night, messing with the idea of reversible poetry, performing two new pieces … Continue reading

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Countdown to SpeedPoets 10th Birthday Bash

This week is a big one…  Tonight’s gig at Riverbend Books is almost sold out (a few tickets left so get there early!!!), tomorrow nights gig at Confit Bistro is being filmed for Channel 7′s The Great Southeast and then … Continue reading

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Deluge

At this hour, when only rain is heard chattering over tin and tile, the thin canopy of trees. At this hour, in which rain the slipperiest of admirers, takes on the shape of all things, steals their voices. At this … Continue reading

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Canadian Breakfast

While this may not be your classic pancakes, maple syrup & bacon combo, there is enough poetry here to fill the belly of any word lover. QLD Poetry Festival has for many years, had a strong relationship with the Canadian poetry community, showcasing … Continue reading

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The Rise & Fall of a Book Empire

I am sure many of you have been following with great interest the fall of REDgroup. And as a result, things are not looking pretty for the Borders chain in Australia or our largest book retailer, Angus & Robertson. I … Continue reading

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haiku hit

Want a quick hit of haiku? I am currently participating in a Junicho lead by Ashley Capes and was asked to submit three haiku for a summer verse. Here are the poems I submitted:       still dawn       every cloud is … Continue reading

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Riverbend Poetry Series: The Romantic, John Koenig

It’s only four sleeps until Riverbend opens its doors for the first event in the Riverbend Poetry Series and the line up is set to crackle. It has been wonderful featuring each of the poets, so it is with great … Continue reading

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Fine tune those words… two poetry workshop opportunities

There are many wonderful things about living in Brisbane. One of those things is being close to the QLD Writers Centre HQ at State Library of QLD. The good folk at QLD Writers Centre are always looking for new ways to … Continue reading

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