Autumn Gold
A Thanksgiving haiku from Pat: Autumn Gold Luscious recipes. Families ring, thank, share, laugh, tease. Giving warms our hearts.
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Welcoming Pat’s Seventh Adult Poetry Collection
Today is the publication day for Encantado: Desert Monologues, Pat’s seventh adult poetry collection. Pat writes: Ten years ago, I returned to Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters. I became intrigued by writing short monologues with the hope of, … Continue reading →
Inviting Autumn to Swirl In
A poem and a picture to celebrate the first day of autumn!
Continue reading →Introducing Pat’s Newest Book of Poetry for Children: Bookjoy, Wordjoy
On July 10, Lee and Low Books will publish Pat’s fourth children’s poetry collection, Bookjoy, Wordjoy, illustrated by Raul Colón. In a starred review, Booklist called it “a marvelous collection of poems that extol the fun, adventure, and emotion that … Continue reading →
Get Ready for World Poetry Day on March 21
In celebrating World Poetry Day, March 21, UNESCO “recognizes the unique ability of poetry to capture the creative spirit of the human mind.” Later this year, The University of Arizona Press will publish Pat’s seventh adult poetry collection, Encantado: Desert … Continue reading →