SRP TAKES NEW YORK – The Photos
Tag: Rainbow Book Fair
March 20, 2011
Rainbow Book Fair – Saturday, March 26
Just a reminder that I, along with much of the Sibling Rivalry Press crew, will be at the Rainbow Book Fair this Saturday, March 26, at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, 208 West 13th Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues), New York, NY—in the heart of Greenwich Village. The book fair starts at 11:00 AM.
Ocean Vuong and Saeed Jones will be a part of the Poetry Salon, along with Assaracus contributors Michael Klein (Issue 02) and Steven Cordova (Issue 03). There will also be a special reading from Raymond Luczak at 2:00 – when we officially launch his new book, Road Work Ahead.
The SRP table will be rocking, too. We’re sharing space with Lawrence Schimel’s A Midsummer Night’s Press, and you’ll be able to pick up titles from both our presses for a celebratory book fair price. Raymond and Ocean will be available to sign Road Work Ahead and Burnings, too. I’ll be working the table, as well as Chris (the husband) and Philip F. Clark (the mentor). We’ll also be manning the LGBT Poetry Showcase, which will feature books and unpublished manuscripts by some of our talented contemporaries.
It will be a grand day, folks. If you are anywhere near the area, come say hello, make fun of my southern accent, buy a book or three, and then come get hammered with us at the after-party. Hope to see you there!
May 26, 2010
MORE PHOTOS from the RAINBOW BOOK FAIR
Tom Saettel has been updating the Rainbow Book Fair website to include more photos of the 2010 shindig. Next year’s Rainbow Book Fair is happening on March 26, 2011. Philip… is it too soon to book my room in your apartment? New York gets in your blood, apparently. She’s already calling me back. Only one other place has sung to me like that, and that’s New Orleans. Can you fall in love with geography?
March 29, 2010
OVER THE RAINBOW AND BACK AGAIN
I want to share my appreciation with so many of you who contributed to my wonderful experience in New York City and the Rainbow Book Fair.
Philip F. Clark, for handing me a dream (and his wonderful partner Parker – who delighted me with the best tiramisu I’ve ever tasted). Seth Ruggles Hiler, the talented artist whose portrait “Aaron” graces the cover of My Life as Adam, who surprised me with a visit and made fun of the amount of cream I take in my coffee. Beth Bloch, for morphing into my personal assistant (at least for grilled-cheese runs). Perry Brass, Daniel Kitchens, and Sarah Chinn, whose hard work organizing the Rainbow Book Fair certainly paid off. Joseph Harker, who endured my repetitive hugs, and Victor Kondratas, who graciously gave me the prize he won from the adult-themed TLA Releasing prize wheel. Elizabeth Stelling, who took photographs when I could not, and who schooled me on impromptu interviews and the importance of fruitcake at public events. My most passionate cheerleader and poetic angel, Annmarie Lockhart, who really is as nice as she seems, and her beautiful daughter, who may have convinced me to give green-tinted contact lenses a try (because her green contacts were glorious). Manny Beltran, who was an absolute pleasure to meet. My fellow writers, poets, and artists in attendance (Jamie Newinski, Mike Luongo, Alina Oswald, among many, many others), whose company I was proud to keep. Stephen S. Mills, who, even in his absence, helped me bring “The Hanky Code” back for at least a day in New York City. William Johnson, who I suspect will become a great friend. The kind-hearted Philip Clark, whose new anthology with David Groff, Persistent Voices: Poetry by Writers Lost to AIDS, has transformed writing for me in the 48 hours the book has been in my hands. And last but not least, the beautiful D’Elia family, who are the reason I write, and who made every mile of my trip worthwhile.
There will be more names added to this list, because the amount of love and positive energy I felt in New York City was unlimited. There will be book reviews highlighting my peers. There will be more pictures, too, but, for now, check out me and Annmarie… photo courtesy of Elizabeth Stelling:
Thanks Philip, for the poster!
And some video, also provided by Elizabeth Stelling:
March 11, 2010
RAINBOW BOOK FAIR UPDATE
The Rainbow Book Fair, which happens on March 27 in New York City, continues to take shape. A schedule of presenters has now been posted. I’ll be reading a few poems at 1:30. I’ll also have a table at the event where, along with me, you’ll be able to meet Philip F. Clark, author of the introduction to My Life as Adam. You’ll also be able to meet my old college roommate, Beth Bloch.
