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Wonderful new video for dear Luciole friend/contributor Ellyn Maybe's track "City Streets" from Rodeo for the Sheepish!

Congrats to dear Luciole friend/contributor S.A. Griffin! Article in The Guardian: "For this poet, bombing at a reading won't be bad"

Olympic photos just in from Luciole friend/contributor Tracy Lee Stum, of the warmup for Women's Figure Skating's short program in Vancouver

Happy Birthday to Luciole friend/contributor Scott Wannberg! Also his poem: "what I don't know now that i got through another year"

Luciole Press is on hiatus until the next issue, to be published May 1 (important to read this)

A worthy cause!! S.A. Griffin, creator of The Poetry Bomb, has posted an appeal for his project

New exhibit at the Alida Ivanov Gallery in Stockholm: Mikael Ellingsen, "The Invisible Thread," Feb. 6- Mar. 14, 2010

From Luciole friend/contributor Ellyn Maybe: her CD "Rodeo for the Sheepish" is on a Top 10 list at KALX Berkeley

Delightful new winter photo from Luciole friend/contributor Esmaa Self. What do you see in the outline of the branch?

I am going on vacation; I have set up updates for the blog so there will be something new each day. Check out the new Winter 2010 Issue of Luciole!

Celebrate the new year early with the newly published Winter 2010 Issue of Luciole Press! Here is the Table of Contents

Poems from Luciole Press Autumn Issue 2009 -- Kumari de Silva

Luciole Press friend/contributor Esmaa Self's column "Organics: It's a Balance Thing" (Autumn Issue 2009)

Photos from Luciole Press contributor/friend Christine McClintock, which appear in the Autumn Issue 2009

Luciole contributor/friend Jeaneth Patricia Skaugvold's photos of Northern Norway for the Autumn 2009 Issue

The Alida Ivanov Gallery of Stockholm presents a new exhibit: John Rydberg "Ett bättre liv"/ "A Better Life" ... the Alida Ivanov Gallery will be featured in the Winter Issue of Luciole Press

Exceptional artist Pär Strömberg: check out his blog and a wonderful interview. Pär will be featured in the Spring Issue of Luciole Press

From Luciole contributor/friend S.A. Griffin: Submit to The Poetry Bomb!!

Music: Reykjavík concert with Luciole friend/contributor Thomas Brorsen Smidt and The Esoteric Gender (plus Ljósvaki)

Poem from Luciole friend/contributor Scott Wannberg: "my so called thanksgiving riff for 2009"

Luciole friends and contributors Ellyn Maybe and S.A. Griffin reading at Beyond Baroque this Sunday with Yama Lake -- tribute to artist Mark Cheka

The Alida Ivanov Gallery (to be featured in the next issue of Luciole Press) presents a one night performance by artist Nadine Byrne, "Dream State Family Magic”

Listen to Luciole friend and contributor Aine MacAodha on a radio show -- Red Writers Live

The next issue of Luciole Press will feature the new Alida Ivanov Gallery in Stockholm. The first exhibit, of artist Allen Grubesic's work, will close this weekend

Belated BIG congratulations to Luciole friend and contributor Graywolf, and the Graywolf Blues Band for winning a NAMMY! (Native American Music Awards)

Luciole Press is now on LinkedIn, if you want to drop us a line and "connect"

Luciole contributor and friend Aine MacAodha will be interviewed and read her poetry on a radio show this Thursday!

Luciole friends and contributors David Smith and Scott Wannberg hitting the road for the last time in 2009. Three event dates in NYC. Three dates in Ohio.

October 2009 issue of Pirene's Fountain now available! Note from Luciole friend and contributor Ami Kaye

Luciole contributor Scott Owens and Poetry Hickory (North Carolina) have a new website

Luciole's Scott Wannberg and David Smith will have readings in NYC and Ohio. Scott's note: "scott and david's excellent new york adventures....coming soon!!!!"

Divers recover anchor from reputed Blackbeard ship. The "Queen Anne's Revenge" was found within sight of Fort Macon. Photos by Luciole's Mark Lineberger of coastal N.C.

Luciole friend and contributor Ellyn Maybe was featured on Henry Rollins' radio show on 10/17. Thanks for the link, Ellyn! :)

Luciole contributor Kumari de Silva will be reading at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for Kern County Library’s new New Frazier Park Branch on November 7th

Posting for Luciole's Puma Perl: Reading this November 5th, featuring many fine writers, including Luciole's David Smith, Scott Wannberg, and Puma in NYC

Another posted reminder: If you are in Los Angeles, please see Luciole friends David Smith, Ellyn Maybe, S.A. Griffin, and Scott Wannberg at Beyond Baroque today!

Luciole Press contributor Ellyn Maybe has a new poetry/music CD: Rodeo for the Sheepish. Congrats Ellyn :)

Wish I could be there David, Scott and S.A.! Reminder, their reading (and book signing for David and Scott) will be today, Oct. 10th, at Skylight Books

REMINDER! Message from David Smith. Catch David, Scott Wannberg, and S.A. Griffin on the 10th at Skylight Books, and all 3 w/Ellyn Maybe at Beyond Baroque on Oct. 11th

Many thanks to S.A. Griffin (Pa T) for sending me the best birthday cake ever. You had me laughing very loudly... :):)

Happy second birthday to Luciole Press! Thank you so much to everyone. Here are some lovely b-day tributes from Scott Wannberg, David Smith, and S.A. Griffin

See Luciole Contributor Thomas Brorsen Smidt and his band The Esoteric Gender live in Reykjavík, Iceland! Wish I could be there Thomas :)

Congratulations to Luciole contributor Gill O'Halloran for her fine new book, "This Seven Year Old Walks into a Bar"

Luciole Press contributor Puma Perl will be on the Joe Milford Poetry Show on October 18th

A wonderful treat: more photos from the very talented Luciole Press columnist Esmaa Self, taken in the gorgeous Rocky Mountain National Park

Congrats to Luciole friend and contributor S.A. Griffin, whose work is in the new anthology: "Mezcla: Art & Writing from the Tumblewords Project." He has an extensive reading schedule -- catch him live!

Luciole friends and contributors in a 2-day extravaganza of reading glory: David Smith and Scott Wannberg Oct. 10th at Skylight Books, and David, Scott, Ellyn Maybe and S.A. Griffin at Beyond Baroque on Oct. 11 (Los Angeles)

Press Release: Luciole's Dena Rash Guzman will be reading with Sister Spit this Sunday, October 4th, in Las Vegas. Rock on, Dena! ;)

Happy Early Birthday Skip! Here is info on the Skip Heller Trio's performance on 10/04 in Santa Monica

Videos: Luciole Press friend and contributor Graywolf interviewed by Roberta Weighill for AIM TV (American Indian Movement Santa Barbara)

Art: Alphonse Mucha's "Autumn" (plus a link to the Autumn Issue of Luciole Press)

Poem: "the last party on earth left you off the guest list" by Scott Wannberg ... (featured in the Autumn Issue of Luciole Press)

Happy Labor of Love: The new Autumn 2009 Issue of Luciole Press is now published -- celebrating our 2nd Anniversary --

Just received David Smith's wonderful new book -- White Time -- for which I happily wrote a blurb. Available at Off Beat Pulp

From Scott Wannberg, poet and Luciole Press contributor: he will have two readings in Los Angeles - on October 10 at Skylight Books, and October 11th with Ellyn Maybe at Beyond Baroque

Women against pine marten moments! (read the article, and my opinion): "Why women cheered Hillary Clinton's angry response... even today, after 20 years of feminism, the female voice is like one of those whistles only dogs can hear"

From the ongoing series sent in by author and Luciole Press contributor Kurt Kamm: FIREFIGHTER'S WORDS -133- LOSING OUR CHIEF

MY opinion, as Palin ups the rhetoric, saying Obama's health care plan is 'evil' and will make "death panels" that deny care (DESPITE the fact that insurance companies already effectively decide who gets transplants or not)

Follow-up to previous post: How to get a signed copy of Scott Wannberg's new book, strange movie full of death

From author/Luciole Press contributor Kurt Kamm's series: FIREFIGHTER’S WORDS -130- RUN FOR YOUR LIFE

Sorry for the delay in posting this; Scott Wannberg's new book -- strange movie full of death -- is now available for purchase at Perceval Press!

From Luciole Press contributor/author Kurt Kamm's ongoing series: WORDS OF FIREFIGHTERS -126- “I HAVE ARRIVED”

Message from Luciole Press Editor/Publisher Karen

From author/Luciole Press contributor Kurt Kamm: FIREFIGHTER'S WORDS -123 - WASTING MY TIME??

From author/Luciole Press contributor Kurt Kamm: FIREFIGHTER'S WORDS - 120- RESCUE ON THE MOUNTAIN - (Salmon River, Idaho)

So sorry to be behind in posting this info: One more day of The Riverwood Poetry Festival! Includes Luciole Press friends/contributors S.A. Griffin, Scott Wannberg and David Smith!

From author/Luciole Press contributor Kurt Kamm: FIREFIGHTER'S WORDS -115- FINDING A PULSE

I have just received the new chap from Rose of Sharon Press (publisher S.A. Griffin): "Let Everybody Come In" by Scott Wannberg. I love it very much!

From author/Luciole Press contributor Kurt Kamm's ongoing seires: FIREFIGHTER'S WORDS -114- THE FLAME INSIDE

Fantastic news from Luciole Press friends and contributors S.A. Griffin and Scott Wannberg! Just published -- "New chap: Let Everybody Come In by Scott Wannberg!"

Luciole Press friend and contributer Geraldine Green will be at the 2009 Woody Guthrie Folk Festival Woodyfest Poets in Okemah, OK, on July 11th

Graphic by Mark Hartenbach of S.A. Griffin. Read contributor/friend S.A.'s essay on his page at Luciole Press

Poet francEyE's memorial will be June 21st at 1 pm at the church in Ocean Park

Happy Father's Day to all. From author/Luciole Press contributor Kurt Kamm's series: FIREFIGHTER'S WORDS -112- PROUD FATHER

From the ongoing series sent in by author/Luciole Press contributor Kurt Kamm: FIREFIGHTER'S WORDS -111- AN EMT'S TEARS

New poem from Luciole Press friend/contributor Scott Wannberg: "fire down below"

Please read the new issue of Pirene's Fountain (which kindly includes some of my poetry)

francEyE, a gifted poet (she has a page at Luciole Press), has passed away... March 19, 1922 - June 2, 2009

Excellent new poem from Scott Wannberg: "the best man steps out for the evening"

Luciole Press publication will be on hiatus for June, blog will be updated still; please wish me luck :)

Important entry from the ongoing series sent in by author and Luciole Press Contributor Kurt Kamm: FIREFIGHTER’S WORDS -106- NOT HOW MANY T-SHIRTS

From the ongoing series sent in by author and Luciole Press contributor Kurt Kamm: FIREFIGHTER’S WORDS -105- ON THE ROAD

Happy news to report for my mother.... many thanks to everyone!

From the ongoing series sent in by author and Luciole Press contributor Kurt Kamm: FIREFIGHTER’S WORDS -104- ON A WET HIGHWAY

From the ongoing series sent in by author and Luciole Press contributor Kurt Kamm: FIREFIGHTER'S WORDS -103- IN ABU DHABI

From the ongoing series sent in by Luciole Press contributor/friend and author Kurt Kamm: FIREFIGHTER'S WORDS -102- USING A SAWZALL

Glad to report my mother is home from the hospital; thanks to everyone for all their kind words and good wishes

Photography from Luciole Press contributor in South Africa, Sabine Hoppe-Speer

Thinking of you Scott Wannberg, and wishing you health. Here is Scott's poem, "shine your everloving light"

From the ongoing series sent in by Luciole Press contributor/friend, author Kurt Kamm: FIREFIGHTER'S WORDS - 101 - MY DREAM

A Prayer Addressed To The Mountain Spirits (Apache). For my mom.

Galerie Patrice Vuillard has put up a link to Luciole Press: featured artist Johan Wahlstrom

From the ongoing series sent in by author and Luciole Press friend/contributor Kurt Kamm: FIREFIGHTER'S WORDS -99- BOMB SQUAD

My cat's second favorite poem by Pablo Neruda: "Cat's Dream"

From the ongoing series sent in by author and Luciole Press contributor/friend Kurt Kamm: FIREFIGHTER'S WORDS -97- ADEQUATE TRAINING?

From the ongoing series sent in by author and Luciole Press contributor/friend, Kurt Kamm: FIREFIGHTER'S WORDS -95- CUTTING (FIRE)LINE

From the ongoing series sent in by Luciole Press contributor, author Kurt Kamm: FIREFIGHTER’S WORDS -93- MENTORING

Poem by Luciole's magnifico friend/contributor Scott Wannberg: "the day the german kid came into dutton's looking for my sweet charlie"

From the ongoing series sent in by Luciole Press friend/contributor Kurt Kamm: FIREFIGHTER’S WORDS -92- FIRST EMT EXPERIENCE

Scott Wannberg, Luciole Press friend/contributor, just alerted me to the information that his new book will be available in June: "strange movie full of death"