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More Updates... - Posted by VertigoXX at 12:25 AM

For the first time in a VERY long time, the PoetsHaven.com submission queue is all caught up.  Now it is time for me to get some work done on the site itself.

The review sections have been removed from the site.  These sections have never been terribly popular: Only two music review submissions have been received in the last six years. As part of the ongoing effort to streamline the site into something more akin to a literary journal, the movie, music, book, and game reviews have fallen outside the territory we want to cover.  If I want to throw an entertainment recommendation your way, don't worry, I'll do it right on the blog.

Speaking of: Everyone HAS to go see "The Lovely Bones" while it is still in theaters!!!  Why is "Avatar" collecting awards when this AMAZING piece of cinematic art is showing on a neighboring screen? I can count the films I've found truly moving on one hand, and "The Lovely Bones" has made that list.  (And since I know someone will ask, no, I have not read the book, though I may pick it up if I see it at Mac's Backs or HPB.)

Okay, back on topic...

The next thing to go will be the message forums.  As soon as the blog has been moved, this will happen.  If you need to collect any work or drafts out of the "Work in Progress" forum, get it done ASAP.

I've been asked why the forums are being closed.  When the internet was a new thing for most people, having a community discussion on a poetry site worked.  However, as time has gone on, the community discussions have moved away from sites like this and taken up residence on sites like Facebook.  Again, efforts are being made to focus on the core of poetry, stories, and art that have made PoetsHaven.com popular these past thirteen years, leaving the mass-media chit-chat and skewed polls to the social networking sites.

Work is underway on more podcasts.  Three new episodes were released earlier this month, and two more are nearing completion.  Unfortunately, due to time limitations, the podcast work had to take a temporary pause while I worked through the submission queue.  There's one more big change on the way for the presentation of the podcasts, something that I think everyone will love to hear.  :D  Keep listening.

Our live event schedule is right on track!  Saturday Night With The Poet's Haven shows will now be held on the third Saturday of every month.

February 20th, we'll be at Blue Arrow Records in Cleveland, with featured poets Azalea Tidwell and Miles Budimir and featured musician Blackwell!

March 20th, we're at Angel Falls Coffee in Akron, with featured poet Laraine Seidl and a featured poetry/music set by T.M. Göttl and Zach!

April 17th's show is in the works, and won't be what was expected. :D  Then May 15th, we're at Angel Falls with John Dorsey and Christina Brooks!

Also, be sure to check out the Canton First Friday Poetry Slam!  The first Friday of every month, a huge art festival fills downtown Canton, Ohio.  Come to the 2nd April Art Galerie (downstairs in the Kathleen Howland Theater) at 7:30 for the First Friday Poetry Slam.  The show starts with an open-mic to warm everyone up, then we have the competition.  First place takes home $50, second and third take home $30 and $20.

Okay, back to work I go...

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Updates... - Posted by VertigoXX at 01:40 AM

Three new podcast episodes have finally gone online!  Changes are underway in the format and presentation of the episodes that will help me produce the episodes faster while giving them a bigger-budget sound.  You'll hear some of the initial changes across these three episodes, with more changes in the weeks ahead.

Episode 27 features Jason Floyd Williams, Ramona Stone, Gina Tabasso, T.M. Göttl, and Timothy House!

Episode 28 features the poetry of Parker Amsel and Lisa Vicious, with the music of AURAL Heather!

Episode 29 features Lisa Vicious, Ramona Stone, Jake from (Me) vs Them, Christopher Franke, Jen Pezzo, and Anne McMillen!

Download episodes directly at:
http://podcast.PoetsHaven.com

Or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes at:
http://itunes.PoetsHaven.com


The Saturday Night With The Poet's Haven open-mic series will be happening on the third Saturday of every month through 2010.  Odd-numbered months (January, March, etc.), we will be at Angel Falls in Akron, Ohio.  Even-numbered months (February, April, etc.), we will be at various venues across Cleveland.

January 16th, we will be featuring poets Michelle Sinsky and February Luv at Angel Falls!

February 20th, we will feature poets Azalea Tidwell and Miles Budimir with hip-hop artist Blackwell at Blue Arrow Records in Cleveland!

Please note:  I will be closing the forums on this site in the not-too-distant future.  I will be moving this blog to a traditional blogging program (complete with RSS feeds, etc.).  Anyone who has work posted in the "work in progress" forum that you do not have saved elsewhere, you should get it copied to your own system ASAP.  Or, y'know, finish it and submit it to the poetry gallery.  (AHEM... Riske...)

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Poet's Haven Event News - Posted by VertigoXX at 10:58 PM

This Saturday, The Poet's Haven will be at Angel Falls in Akron, Ohio with featured poets Gina Tabasso and Terry Provost!  This ALL-AGES/UNMODERATED show starts at 7:00 PM (sign-up for the open-mic at 6:30).


December 12, The Poet's Haven will be at Phoenix Coffee on West 9th Street in Cleveland, Ohio with featured poets Wendy Shaffer and Eric Alleman!  This show is ALL-AGES/UNMODERATED and starts at 7:00 PM (sign-up for the open-mic at 6:30).



2010, The Poet's Haven will have a show on the third Saturday each month.

"Odd" months (January, March, May, etc.), we will be at Angel Falls in Akron, Ohio.  One of the features for January 16th will be Canton area poet February Luv!


"Even" months (February, April, etc.), the show will move around to different Cleveland area venues.

All the dates have been listed on the PoetsHaven.com open-mic event schedule, so start marking your calendars!


Plans for the new Poet's Haven Digest magazine and e-book series have been put on hold.  Issue one was nearly complete (we just needed cover art), but ultimately the decision was reached to put off relaunching the second publication due to time restraints.  (Between the site, the open-mic events, and the podcast, I simply don't have time to take on another schedule-sensitive project.)  The Poet's Haven has another e-book and print publication project in the planning stages, but I'm not prepared to publicly announce details yet.  (Ask me in person and you might get an earful, though.  lol)  Poems that were being held for use in the magazine have now been published on PoetsHaven.com.

Speaking of the website, over 100 new pages of poetry and stories have been added to the galleries!  Every time I think I'm almost caught up, the submissions start rolling in!  :-D

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Poet's Haven Schedule Updates - Posted by VertigoXX at 11:14 PM

http://om.PoetsHaven.com/open-mic_schedule.html
This is the Poet's Haven show planning spreadsheet.

Some items to note:  I have removed the October date from the schedule.  My sister's wedding is that month, and I do not want to be worried about getting out to promote a show when I need to be at family gatherings.  Starting in November, Angel Falls in Akron will be our "home" location.  We'll be doing the show there every "odd" month.  "Even" months, the show will still travel around the Cleveland / North-East Ohio area.

The next show is September 19th at Blue Arrow Records in Cleveland.  Our features will be poet/author Anne McMillen and singer/songwriter Meganne Stepka!  This show starts at 7:00 PM!  Let me repeat that...  This show starts at 7:00 PM!  We have to start on time here, the record store closes at 10:00.  Spread the word!  The open-mic will be open to both spoken-word and musical performances!

Then, after the aforementioned break in October, November 14th we will be at Angel Falls in Akron for a show featuring poets Gina Tabasso and Terry Provost!  This show will also start at 7:00 PM.

Both of these shows are ALL-AGES/UNMODERATED.  That means you can bring the kids, but they might hear some R-rated words.  Parental advisory.

Podcasts:  I am working on them.  What's going to happen is, it'll take me a while to get the audio from several shows processed, then several episodes will all go up quick.  I've prepped the audio recorded at both March and April's shows, and am now working on the audio from May's show.  Once I'm through May, I should be able to get several episodes finished.

Stay tuned, there's more to come, and I hope to see many of you on the 19th!


--VX

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Submission Backlog, New Work On Site... - Posted by VertigoXX at 10:46 PM

I'm still trying to get caught up with the submission backlog.  Many new poetry pages have been added to the site tonight, with many more to come.  There are also several short stories awaiting review.

Work has begun on the all new Poet's Haven Digest magazine!  Six issues are being planned, with the first coming very soon.  COVER ART is needed for the magazine!  The covers will be full-color!

I'm also working on more podcasts.  Episode 25 will be finished soon, featuring Jeff Kosiba.

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