The May issue of FSPA’s Of Poets & Poetry features M.B. McLatchey’s interview with the SWWIM’s Jen Karetnick, accomplished poet and publisher. May 1, FSPA annual contests have opened and a complete listing in in this issue. Sonja-Jean Craig has written a wonderful article on William Wordsworth and Shutta Crum gives us a look at some unusual short forms. As always chapter news and much more.
Here is a link: May/June 2024 Of Poets & Poetry
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FIRST TUESDAY OPEN MIC
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June 4 at 7:30 PM EST
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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.