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Title- Open Mic Poetry Reading
Co-host: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King
Get ready to be inspired and uplifted as you listen to this exciting program of talented poetry writers. Writing Works Wonders’ inaugural Open Mic was held on June 4, 2021 and included 17 different poetry readers. Most were reading their original works.
Enjoy this special series of episodes of Writing Works Wonders which features contemporary poets and their creative work. Join this exciting celebration and share it with friends and colleagues. This Open Mic Poetry Reading is a special event sponsored by Writing Works Wonders and hosted by ACB Community.
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Part 1, Episode 12 - This audio
Part 2, Episode 13 - Next audio
Poetry readers are listed in order of readings.
PART 1 EPISODE 12 BEGINS HERE ****
* 1 Abbie Johnson Taylor Email: [email protected] *
Abbie read 3 poems
Dad, Fats, and Me
Cribbage, 1971
I’m a Star
Abbie Johnson Taylor is the author of two novels, two poetry collections, and a memoir. Her work has appeared in Magnets and Ladders, The Weekly Avocet, and other publications. She is visually impaired and lives in Sheridan, Wyoming. Please visit her website at: www.abbiejohnsontaylor.com
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2 Jean Philipson-Zeeb ****
Zeeb read 2 poems.
Wedge
Cookie Fortune
Enough All this Worrying
Zeeb has been writing fiction, memoir, and poetry for the past 40 years. Zeeb writes about existential questions and the inner life, informed by her 35 years as a psychotherapist and her 30 years of spiritual practice.
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3 Jael Espinal
Website. https://mykaleidoscopesoul.wordpress.com
Acceptance -Existence
Bio: I am a Dominican American who finds writing to be one of many passions. You meet me at an interesting point in my life as I am working on my very first book and doing the initial legwork for my dream project podcast. Looking forward to meeting more writers along my journey.
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4 Cachet Wells Email: [email protected]
Website: www.womenofrighteousdistinction.blogspot.com
I Am More
Chosen
Remembering Me
Cachet Wells a Writer, Poet, Motivational Speaker and Published Author whose focus is inspiring others. Wells uses her life experiences to encourage others through self love, confidence and independence. Extending her passion to advocate for Blindness.
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5 Ann Chiappetta Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Anniedungarees
Ann Chiappetta M.S. author and poet.
Cat and Dog
Poo Haiku
In Those Dark Moments
Ann’s poems, creative nonfiction, essays and fiction regularly appear in journals, online magazines, blogs and small press reviews. Ann’s poetry has found a place in the pages of Breath and Shadow’s 2016 debut anthology, Dozen: The Best of Breath and Shadow. Four books fill Ann’s authorly shelves and a fifth book is on its way in 2021. One overarching goal for Ann is to offer her books in all eBook, print and audio and file formats. Besides reading and writing, Ann spends time with her two- and four-footed family in New York’s historic and beautiful lower Hudson valley and continues to develop a mutually beneficial relationship with her assistive technology.
Find her on the web: www.annchiappetta.com read her blog: www.thought-wheel.com
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6. Marlene Mesot Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Marlene’s facebook page
Twitter: https://twitter.com/marlmesot
Website http://www.marlsmenagerie.com
All Dogs Love Attention (Quatrain)
Silent Communication (Ballad)
Poor Pet (Limerick)
Marlene Mesot writes contemporary Christian mysteries, suspense, romance, short stories and poetry. She has loved writing since early childhood .
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7. Barbara Ouellet
Haiku readings collection, Color me Guide Dog.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
8. Christine Diaz Email: [email protected] ****
The Day I Heard the Church Bells Ring
By the Sound of Your Voice
I have been a poet for many years and I have a poetry book titled Light and Dark: Poetry from the Blind Community. This book can be found on Amazon and it is available on Kindle and paperback version.
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9 Nancy B. Davis ****
Attachment
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10 Mary Hiland Email: [email protected]
Mary Hiland read two works.
Peace
My mother lives (A 91-word memoir, inspired by a contest of that name.)
Mary has been writing since her first publication in Red Book Magazine in 1978. She has independently published two memoirs, The Bumpy Road to Assisted Living, a Daughter’s Memoir, and Insight Out, One Blind Woman’s View of her Life. Both are available at Amazon, both in paperback and on Kindle. Mary writes for her blog, “Seeing It My Way.”
Mary lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her guide dog, Dora. She is the retired executive director of ACB-Ohio. When she is not writing, she is corresponding with friends, cycling, swimming, or taking a walk.
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11 Annie Davis Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Annie Donnellon Davis
Twitter @donnellino86
True Love by Judith Viorst
True Love by Annie Davis
The Peach Poem
PART 2 EPISODE 13 BEGINS HERE **
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12 Deanna Quietwater Noriega Emil: [email protected]
Website: https://www.dldbooks.com/dqnoriega/
Deanna read three poems
Acceptance
Dancers
Hey Mama
DeAnna Quietwater Noriega is half Apache, and a quarter Chippewa. She is the mother of three. As a result of congenital glaucoma, she became totally blind at the age of eight. DeAnna and her husband met while attending college and he joined her in the Peace Corps. They worked together to establish a school for blind children in Western Samoa. She has been a poet/writer since childhood. Her most recent publication is a book titled Fifty Years of Walking with Friends. The book chronicles in poetry and prose the story of her life with nine guide dogs.
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13 Patty ****
Window Existence by Doug Nash
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14 Tony Lewis
My Golden Boy- O’Toole
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15. Valerie Ries-Lerman
Facebook: Valerie Ries-Lerman
Valerie read
Braille And Talking Book Library: Reader Advisor
Challenge and Triumph
Ride the Wind
Born premature and legally blind has had it's challenges but has not kept me down. I would like those who view my works to be inspired and assured that life can be affirming and an adventure.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
16 Jean Philipson-Zeeb
Comfort food- Bagel
See Zeeb’s details above.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
17 Annie Davis Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Annie Donnellon Davis
Twitter @donnellino86
Annie read three limericks
I have been a poet for many years and I have a poetry book titled Light and Dark: Poetry from the Blind Community. This book can be found on Amazon and it is available on Kindle and .paperback version.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
18 Deanna Quietwater Noriega
Email: [email protected]
Deanna read a cell phone limerick
See Deanna’s details above.
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19 Julie Russell
Gone, but not Forgotten
A Plea to Time by Edmund Fletcher
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20 Nancy B. Davis
Email: [email protected]
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
21 Tony Lewis
Perspective on the Pandemic
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
22 Deanna Quietwater Noriega
Email: [email protected]
A Gathering Place of Many Hearts
See Deanna’s details above.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
End of Readings
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Sign-up for free Email Alerts, to learn about future special events including Open Mic Readings, workshops, and more. Click to Sign-Up
COMING SOON ON WRITING WORKS WONDERS
June 18- Best-selling author interview-Patrick Taylor
Author of the Irish Country Doctor series!
NEWSFLASH
Technical fees are a fact of life. Now, you can help keep our podcast up and running! No matter how small or large a donation, we appreciate your help keeping the servers humming! Visit this link at Patreon to learn more and/or make a contribution. Thank you for considering this request!
Contact Information:
Cheryl McNeil Fisher - Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Coach. Seminars and Workshops Adults and Children. https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com/ Submit your work for publication on our site. Guest blogging, poetry, short stories at: https://www.livinginspiredfullyeveryday.com/
Dr. Kathleen P. King- Author, Author Coach, Speaker & Professor (Ret.). http://www.transformationed.com/ Interested in technology and adult learning? Check out Dr. King's newest book from Wiley: http://bit.ly/King2017
We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community
Find more resources and episodes for this podcast at https://writingworkswonders.com/
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By Cheryl McNeil Fisher, Kathleen P. KingShow Notes
Title- Open Mic Poetry Reading
Co-host: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King
Get ready to be inspired and uplifted as you listen to this exciting program of talented poetry writers. Writing Works Wonders’ inaugural Open Mic was held on June 4, 2021 and included 17 different poetry readers. Most were reading their original works.
Enjoy this special series of episodes of Writing Works Wonders which features contemporary poets and their creative work. Join this exciting celebration and share it with friends and colleagues. This Open Mic Poetry Reading is a special event sponsored by Writing Works Wonders and hosted by ACB Community.
Don’t Miss Future Events!
Sign-up for free Email Alerts, to learn about future special events including Open Mic Readings, workshops, and more.Click to Sign-Up.
Part 1, Episode 12 - This audio
Part 2, Episode 13 - Next audio
Poetry readers are listed in order of readings.
PART 1 EPISODE 12 BEGINS HERE ****
* 1 Abbie Johnson Taylor Email: [email protected] *
Abbie read 3 poems
Dad, Fats, and Me
Cribbage, 1971
I’m a Star
Abbie Johnson Taylor is the author of two novels, two poetry collections, and a memoir. Her work has appeared in Magnets and Ladders, The Weekly Avocet, and other publications. She is visually impaired and lives in Sheridan, Wyoming. Please visit her website at: www.abbiejohnsontaylor.com
```
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
2 Jean Philipson-Zeeb ****
Zeeb read 2 poems.
Wedge
Cookie Fortune
Enough All this Worrying
Zeeb has been writing fiction, memoir, and poetry for the past 40 years. Zeeb writes about existential questions and the inner life, informed by her 35 years as a psychotherapist and her 30 years of spiritual practice.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
3 Jael Espinal
Website. https://mykaleidoscopesoul.wordpress.com
Acceptance -Existence
Bio: I am a Dominican American who finds writing to be one of many passions. You meet me at an interesting point in my life as I am working on my very first book and doing the initial legwork for my dream project podcast. Looking forward to meeting more writers along my journey.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
4 Cachet Wells Email: [email protected]
Website: www.womenofrighteousdistinction.blogspot.com
I Am More
Chosen
Remembering Me
Cachet Wells a Writer, Poet, Motivational Speaker and Published Author whose focus is inspiring others. Wells uses her life experiences to encourage others through self love, confidence and independence. Extending her passion to advocate for Blindness.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
5 Ann Chiappetta Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Anniedungarees
Ann Chiappetta M.S. author and poet.
Cat and Dog
Poo Haiku
In Those Dark Moments
Ann’s poems, creative nonfiction, essays and fiction regularly appear in journals, online magazines, blogs and small press reviews. Ann’s poetry has found a place in the pages of Breath and Shadow’s 2016 debut anthology, Dozen: The Best of Breath and Shadow. Four books fill Ann’s authorly shelves and a fifth book is on its way in 2021. One overarching goal for Ann is to offer her books in all eBook, print and audio and file formats. Besides reading and writing, Ann spends time with her two- and four-footed family in New York’s historic and beautiful lower Hudson valley and continues to develop a mutually beneficial relationship with her assistive technology.
Find her on the web: www.annchiappetta.com read her blog: www.thought-wheel.com
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
6. Marlene Mesot Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Marlene’s facebook page
Twitter: https://twitter.com/marlmesot
Website http://www.marlsmenagerie.com
All Dogs Love Attention (Quatrain)
Silent Communication (Ballad)
Poor Pet (Limerick)
Marlene Mesot writes contemporary Christian mysteries, suspense, romance, short stories and poetry. She has loved writing since early childhood .
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
7. Barbara Ouellet
Haiku readings collection, Color me Guide Dog.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
8. Christine Diaz Email: [email protected] ****
The Day I Heard the Church Bells Ring
By the Sound of Your Voice
I have been a poet for many years and I have a poetry book titled Light and Dark: Poetry from the Blind Community. This book can be found on Amazon and it is available on Kindle and paperback version.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
9 Nancy B. Davis ****
Attachment
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
10 Mary Hiland Email: [email protected]
Mary Hiland read two works.
Peace
My mother lives (A 91-word memoir, inspired by a contest of that name.)
Mary has been writing since her first publication in Red Book Magazine in 1978. She has independently published two memoirs, The Bumpy Road to Assisted Living, a Daughter’s Memoir, and Insight Out, One Blind Woman’s View of her Life. Both are available at Amazon, both in paperback and on Kindle. Mary writes for her blog, “Seeing It My Way.”
Mary lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her guide dog, Dora. She is the retired executive director of ACB-Ohio. When she is not writing, she is corresponding with friends, cycling, swimming, or taking a walk.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
11 Annie Davis Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Annie Donnellon Davis
Twitter @donnellino86
True Love by Judith Viorst
True Love by Annie Davis
The Peach Poem
PART 2 EPISODE 13 BEGINS HERE **
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~**
12 Deanna Quietwater Noriega Emil: [email protected]
Website: https://www.dldbooks.com/dqnoriega/
Deanna read three poems
Acceptance
Dancers
Hey Mama
DeAnna Quietwater Noriega is half Apache, and a quarter Chippewa. She is the mother of three. As a result of congenital glaucoma, she became totally blind at the age of eight. DeAnna and her husband met while attending college and he joined her in the Peace Corps. They worked together to establish a school for blind children in Western Samoa. She has been a poet/writer since childhood. Her most recent publication is a book titled Fifty Years of Walking with Friends. The book chronicles in poetry and prose the story of her life with nine guide dogs.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
13 Patty ****
Window Existence by Doug Nash
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
14 Tony Lewis
My Golden Boy- O’Toole
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
15. Valerie Ries-Lerman
Facebook: Valerie Ries-Lerman
Valerie read
Braille And Talking Book Library: Reader Advisor
Challenge and Triumph
Ride the Wind
Born premature and legally blind has had it's challenges but has not kept me down. I would like those who view my works to be inspired and assured that life can be affirming and an adventure.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
16 Jean Philipson-Zeeb
Comfort food- Bagel
See Zeeb’s details above.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
17 Annie Davis Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Annie Donnellon Davis
Twitter @donnellino86
Annie read three limericks
I have been a poet for many years and I have a poetry book titled Light and Dark: Poetry from the Blind Community. This book can be found on Amazon and it is available on Kindle and .paperback version.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
18 Deanna Quietwater Noriega
Email: [email protected]
Deanna read a cell phone limerick
See Deanna’s details above.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
19 Julie Russell
Gone, but not Forgotten
A Plea to Time by Edmund Fletcher
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
20 Nancy B. Davis
Email: [email protected]
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
21 Tony Lewis
Perspective on the Pandemic
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
22 Deanna Quietwater Noriega
Email: [email protected]
A Gathering Place of Many Hearts
See Deanna’s details above.
~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
End of Readings
Don’t miss the next special event with Writing Works Wonders!
Sign-up for free Email Alerts, to learn about future special events including Open Mic Readings, workshops, and more. Click to Sign-Up
COMING SOON ON WRITING WORKS WONDERS
June 18- Best-selling author interview-Patrick Taylor
Author of the Irish Country Doctor series!
NEWSFLASH
Technical fees are a fact of life. Now, you can help keep our podcast up and running! No matter how small or large a donation, we appreciate your help keeping the servers humming! Visit this link at Patreon to learn more and/or make a contribution. Thank you for considering this request!
Contact Information:
Cheryl McNeil Fisher - Author, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Coach. Seminars and Workshops Adults and Children. https://www.cherylmcneilfisher.com/ Submit your work for publication on our site. Guest blogging, poetry, short stories at: https://www.livinginspiredfullyeveryday.com/
Dr. Kathleen P. King- Author, Author Coach, Speaker & Professor (Ret.). http://www.transformationed.com/ Interested in technology and adult learning? Check out Dr. King's newest book from Wiley: http://bit.ly/King2017
We are proud to be hosted by ACB Community
Find more resources and episodes for this podcast at https://writingworkswonders.com/
```
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