The 2019/2020 Poetry Readathon has been wonderful and I am grateful to everyone who has participated with a post, book suggestion or by commenting and sharing. You are all wonderful!
The Poetry Readathon is finished and the few remaining poetry books I am planning to read will be reviewed as part of my on-going reading and reviewing process here on Robbie’s Inspiration.
The posts that I have shared as part of the Poetry Readathon are as follows:
I interviewed Sue Vincent about one of her own poems that has special significance for her: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2019/11/02/poetryreadathon-meet-poet-author-and-blogger-sue-vincent/
I read and reviewed Reflections, a book of songs and poetry, by Kevin Cooper: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2019/11/07/poetryreadathon-reflections-poems-songs-and-muses-by-kevin-cooper/
I interviewed Ritu Bathal about one of her most special poems and reviewed her book Poetic RITUals: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2019/11/09/poetryreadathon-meet-poet-and-blogger/
Prolific poet, Walt Page, was interviewed and shared his thoughts about one of his most meaningful poems: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2019/11/12/poetryreadathon-meet-poet-and-blogger-walt-page/
I read and reviewed a lovely book of flash fiction by Dorinda Dulcos: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2019/11/14/bookreview-poetryreadatho-short-not-always-sweet-by-dorinda-dulcos/
I interviewed poet and author, Geoff le Pard, who shared two moving poems that hold special meaning for him: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2019/11/16/poetryreadathon-meet-author-poet-and-blogger-geoff-le-pard/
I interviewed the lovely Lorraine who shared a wonderful and meaningful poem: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2019/11/19/poetryreadathon-meet-blogger-and-poet-lorraine-lewis/
Author and poet, Leslie Tate, shares a fantastic poem in an oral and a written form: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2019/11/23/poetryreadathon-extinction-rebellion-london-occupation-a-poem-by-leslie-tate/
Author and poet, Daniel Kemp, came over for a visit and shared a great poem with us: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2019/11/26/poetryreadathon-along-the-way-by-daniel-kemp/
Australian poet, Frank Prem, shared a wonderful WWI poetry initiative with us: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2019/11/28/poetryreadathon-an-introduction-to-frank-prem-and-his-ww1-poetry-initiative/
Children’s author and poet, Victoria Zigler, share a lovely poem and I reviewed her first poetry book: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2019/12/03/poetryreadathon-meet-author-poet-and-blogger-victoria-zigler/
Prolific blogger and poet, Christy Birmingham, shared an excellent poem and I reviewed her book: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2019/12/05/poetryreadathon-meet-blogger-and-poet-christy-birmingham/
Poet Jude Clutch, came over for a visit and share a delightful poem he wrote: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2019/12/07/poetryreadathon-meet-poet-jude-clutch/
I read and reviewed another of wonderful poet, Annette Rochelle Aben’s, beautiful poetry books: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2019/12/10/poetryreadathon-a-haiku-perspective-2017-by-annette-rochelle-aben/
I shared one of my own meaningful poems and some information about my poetry book, Open a new door, co-authored with South African poet, Kim Blades: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2019/12/12/poetryreadathon-he-walks-away-by-robbie-cheadle/
I read and reviewed a lovely poetry collection by Abbie Johnson Taylor: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2019/12/17/poetryreadathon-bookreview-meet-author-and-poet-abbie-johnson-taylor/
I read a reviewed Steve Tanham’s amazing new poetry book: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2020/01/11/poetryreadathon-touching-the-sun-mystical-poetry-by-steve-tanham/
I read a reviewed a beautiful poetry collection by Lynda Mckinny Lambert: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2020/01/04/poetryreadathon-star-signs-new-and-selected-poems-by-lynda-mckinny-lambert/
I read and reviewed an excellent book of poetry by Balroop Singh: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2020/01/23/rrbc-poetryreadathon-timeless-echoes-by-balroop-singh/
On Saturday, 25 January, my new joint initiative poetry series, Treasuring Poetry, with author Kaye Lynne Booth, kicked off with an amazing interview with poet, author and blogger extraordinaire, Sally Cronin: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2020/01/25/meet-poet-and-writer-sally-cronin-and-a-review-of-her-latest-book/
I hope you will join Kaye and I on the fourth Saturday of every month for this interesting new initiative.
I have enjoyed ‘meeting’ new poets through this series, Robbie.
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Thank you, Sue. I enjoyed learning more about everyone’s poems and poetry and reading lovely books. Thank you for participating.
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Thanks for asking me, Robbie 🙂
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Thank you so much, Robbie, for both interviewing me, and introducing me to, or reacquainting me with brilliant poets 💜
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My pleasure, Ritu. Thank you for participating.
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Wow wonderful post, Robbie. Splendid to be reviewing so many books and people too. Great.
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Thank you, Kamal. I really enjoyed this readathon. I hope you will participate in the next one.
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Welcome dear Robbie and yes will definitely do so.
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A wonderful tribute to poetry and poets Robbie..
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Thank you, Sally. I really enjoyed this series.
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Congratulations on putting together such an engaging poetry promotion series! I will be joining you and Kaye on the fourth Saturday of every month for the new initiative.
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Thank you, Elizabeth. I am delighted that you enjoyed this series and meeting new poets. I look forward to seeing you over at Writing to be Read.
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Robie, you are so generous. Thank you so much!
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My pleasure, Annette. A lovely book.
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Thanks, Robbie!
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My pleasure, Danny. Thank you for being my guest.
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Good series, Robbie. I enjoyed all the new poets I met!
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Thank you, Jacqui. I am delighted you enjoyed this series.
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Thank you, Ed.
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Much appreciated Robbie
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My pleasure, Geoff, thanks for being a great guest.
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That endeavor was blogging generosity at its best. It is so heartening to belong to an online community with people like you in it. Thanks again.
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This is a lovely community, Elizabeth, and I enjoy being a part of it. I do enjoy poetry and meeting new poets.
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I enjoyed this series Robbie. And I look forward to your collaborative with Kaye. 🙂
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Thank you, Debby.
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Wonderful post, Robbie!
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Thank you, Jennie. It has been a fun series.
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You’re welcome, Robbie. Glad it was fun!
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