2024 Spring Fling in Deland!

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This issue of FSPA’s Of Poets & Poetry features Al Rocheleau’s interview with the Poet Karen Poppy. Spring Fling is just around the corner on April 27th in Deland and you can find all the information about our line-up of speakers and registration on pages 35-38. Also, Marc Davidson, the chair of the FSPA contests committee, announces on pages 43-45 this year’s contests. Shutta Crum presents and article Ejecting Unnecessary Prepositional Phrases, and as always chapter news and much more. Here is a link: March/April 2024 Of Poets & Poetry

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FIRST TUESDAY OPEN MIC
hosted by Peter Gordon
March 5 at 7:30 PM EST
Link to the Open Mic
Meeting ID: 879 3353 2350 Passcode: 637985

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Florida State Poets Association (FSPA) Inc.: FSPA is nonprofit, tax-exempt (501-C-3) organization founded in October of 1974 and chartered by the State of Florida in July, 1979. Our goal is to provide opportunities for writing, reading, enjoying and learning about the art of poetry. FSPA chapters meet throughout the state for poetry readings, workshops, and events. We host two annual conventions each year and provide several contest opportunities. Through our social media accounts, we strive to connect our members with one another and also with the vibrant, world-wide community of poets.

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Thank you to FSPA member Linda Eve Diamond.
All the masthead images on this website are photographs she has graciously allowed us to use.