Read my Process Note “Undead Metaphor” in periodicities : a journal of poetry and poetics

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I was surprising ready when award-winning poet Maw Shein Win graciously asked me to contribute a process note to her regular column in periodicities : a journal of poetry and poetics.

During a recent reading and discussion with fellow Unsolicited Press authors Taylor Garcia and Rosalia Scalia, we hit on one of my favorite topics, how imagery and metaphors engage the reader. As often happens, the inspiring conversation helped me clarify my thoughts about fresh symbols and the dreaded dead metaphor.

My process note, “Undead Metaphor”, briefly describes my ongoing symbology campaign and my editing process.

Maw’s column is highly recommended–an enjoyable read and a literary education.

Read My Interview With Award-Winning Author Anne Leigh Parrish!

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Hear about my dissection-love poem and how I learned more about poetry from my fellow students than my college professors, among other topics.

I was truly honored to do this interview! Anne Leigh Parrish’s insightful questions really got me thinking about my new poetry collection, Why Trees Stay Outside, and my writing process. Please feel free to read and share.

https://www.anneleighparrish.com/why-trees-stay-outside-poems-by-terry-tierney/

You can also read the interview on Ann’s substack, and I recommend subscribing.

Anne’s most recent novel is The Hedgerow, and her new poetry collection Diary of a False Assassin, will arrive in December 2024 and is available for preorder from Unsolicited Press.

Happy Publication Day for Why Trees Stay Outside!

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I’m thrilled to announce that my new poetry book, Why Trees Stay Outside, was published today by Unsolicited Press. Thank you to the amazing editors and production team!

If you are interested, you can order the collection from the publisher or from most book retailers, including your local bookstore, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or bookshop.org.

I’m looking forward to my launch event at 6pm Sunday 10/6 at Great Good Place for Books in Oakland, where I will be in conversation with my talented friend Susan Ito. We promise a good show, and we would love to see you there. For more info: https://www.ggpbooks.com/event/whytrees

Please check my events page for additional readings and updates.

New Poem “Starlings at Sunset” in Skipjack Review

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I’m honored to be included in the inspirational poems in the new issue of Skipjack Review!

My new poem, “Starlings at Sunset”, offers a vision of hope in our current environment of lingering pandemic and despair.

https://skipjackreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/skipjack-review-3_regular-issue.pdf

Video of Unsolicited Press Reading with Taylor Garcia and Rosalia Scalia 9/18/24

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I greatly enjoyed my live stream reading and conversation with Taylor Garcia, which was hosted by Rosalia Scalia and sponsored by Unsolicited Press. Taylor is engaging and fun.

I read a selection of poems from my upcoming collection, Why Trees Stay Outside, and we chatted about writing, inspiration, and encouraging young authors.

Check out the video: