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Tag Archives: Poetry

New Interview With Greg Emilio

12 Thursday Mar 2020

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Read a new interview with Greg Emilio winner of the 2015 Pangaea Prize with his group of poems Bon Vivants Hereafter. We discuss the differences between major and minor poets, his time working with the Nigerian poet and novelist Chris Abani, and contemplate the basic recipe for a cocktail called “the poet.”

“I tend to favor poetry which risks intimacy and sincerity. It’s easier to be aloof or sarcastic than it is to be vulnerable. I suppose “A Lesson in Hunger” feels intimate because it takes place in a restaurant, the speaker and characters hemmed in by the tight radius of the table.” –Greg Emilio

Poetry Deadline Approaching

07 Saturday Mar 2020

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Only 1 week left to submit to the Bermuda Triangle Prize. Send us your poems on the theme of Fire.

The Bermuda Triangle Prize is given to three poems on a theme from up to three different poets.

Current Theme: Fire (2019-2020 Theme)

We are open to interpretations on the theme: Forest fires, magical fire, the absences of fire, your fired, how to extinguish a fire, the fires of passion. Send us your interpretation however literal or liberal.

Each winning poem will receive $50, for a total cash prize of $150. The poems will be published and displayed in the Poet’s Billow Literary Art Gallery. Up to five finalists will be considered for publication.

We nominate for the Pushcart Prize, Best of the Net Anthology, and The Best New Poets Anthology.

Submission deadline: March 15th, 2020

Click here to go to contest page

Award Finalist Publishes Book With Main Street Rag

22 Tuesday Oct 2019

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Combat Pay, poetry by David R. Bublitz, is being published by Main Street Rag in March of 2020. Order it now for a reduced price. Bublitz is a finalist of the 2015 Pangaea Prize. http://mainstreetragbookstore.com/product/combat-pay-david-r-bublitz/

David R BublitDavid R. Bublitz is the son of a veteran. He completed an MFA at the Oklahoma City University Red Earth program. He is a founding editor of the Red Earth Review, and he has published poetry in CONSEQUENCE, 0-Dark-Thirty, and Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors. He teaches journalism courses at Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma, while advising for the student-run CU Collegian newspaper.

Poetry Contest Deadline November 1st

19 Saturday Oct 2019

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Two weeks left to submit to the Atlantis Award. Send us your best ground shaking poetry. Win money and be featured in an interview on the Poet’s Billow website. We nominate for post publication prizes. Deadline November 1st.

https://thepoetsbillow.org/poetry-awards/the-atlantis-award/

New Interview by Alison Palmer

17 Thursday Oct 2019

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Alison Palmer​, winner of the 2015 Atlantis Award, has an interview about her contribution to SMITTEN a collection of poetry written by women for women. Check it out.
https://thefeatheredsleepcom.wordpress.com/2019/10/07/poets-of-smitten-speak-alison-palmer/

Poetry Contest Deadline Extended

12 Saturday Oct 2019

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The Atlantis Award is given to a single best poem. The winning poet receives $300 and will be featured in an interview on The Poet’s Billow web site. The winning poem will be published and displayed in the Poet’s Billow Literary Art Gallery. Up to five finalists will be considered for publication. *The contest deadline has been extended to November 1st*

We nominate for the Pushcart Prize, Best of the Net Anthology, and The Best New Poets Anthology.

See our submission page for details.

Read last year’s winner and finalists.

Poetry Submission Deadline: Oct 1st.

27 Friday Sep 2019

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The deadline for the Atlantis Award is fast approaching. It is Tuesday October 1st. We love reading the work that you all send us. Please, continue to send us your best.

https://thepoetsbillow.org/poetry-awards/the-atlantis-award/

Winners of the 2018 Atlantis Award

20 Friday Sep 2019

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We are so pleased to post the winner and finalist for the 2018 Atlantis Award. Jennifer Hollis is our winner. N.L. Pillman the runner-up and Jari Chevalier, Emily K. Michael, and Amber Thompson our finalists. Congratulations to them and to our semifinalists.

We are currently accepting submissions for the 2019 Atlantis Award. If you are interested please submit!

Emily K. Michael On Poetry, Teaching, and Her New Book

12 Thursday Sep 2019

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Emily K. Michael, finalist for the Atlantis Award, talks on WJXT4 The Local Station / News4JAX about poetry, teaching, and her new book Neoteny. This is a great interview with a fascinating poet.

https://www.news4jax.com/video/neoteny-poems-video

 

Call for Poetry Submissions

30 Friday Aug 2019

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We are looking for the best, most unique, and interesting poems out there for the 2019 Atlantis Award. There are no restrictions on length, style, or subject. We just want poems that make it so we can’t stop reading, ones that make us want to write. Deadline October 1st. Follow the link for submission guidelines.

The Atlantis Award is given for a single best poem. The winning poet receives $300 and will be featured in an interview on The Poet’s Billow web site. The winning poem will be published and displayed in the Poet’s Billow Literary Art Gallery. Up to five finalists will be considered for publication.

We nominate for the Pushcart Prize, Best of the Net Anthology, and The Best New Poets Anthology.

Read previous year’s winners here: Literary Art Gallery

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