Barry Marks
reading (and signing) from his new book of poetry
reading (and signing) from his new book of poetry
Winner of the Alabama State Poetry Society's Book of the Year
Book Tour 2011:
Crestwood Coffee Company -- June 17 / 7-10 PM (Facebook RSVP info)
Little Professor Book Center -- June 18 / 11 AM-2 PM (Facebook RSVP info)
Eclipse Coffee & Books - June 24 / 7-10 PM (Facebook RSVP info)
MORE Dates and Places TBA!
Mr. Marks’s new book is an eclectic blend of thought-provoking poems on subjects ranging from humorous (as well as serious) observations of husband/wife relationships, marriage AND divorce, contemplations regarding faith and dedication, reflections concerning the complexity and simplicity within family, friends and community relationships, to the his personal struggle with tragedy, grief and suffering relating to the (recent) death of his daughter (at 17 years old).
Barry Marks is a Birmingham attorney whose poetry, fiction, articles and essays have been published in nearly 100 journals, magazines and periodicals over the last 30 years. Mr. Marks was 1998 Alabama State Poetry Society Poet of the Year and his chapbook, There is Nothing Oppressive as a Good Man, won the Society's 2003 Morris Chapbook Competition. A member of the Big Table Poets, his work is featured in that group's anthologies, Poems from the Big Table and Einstein at the Odeon Cafe. He is a past president of the Alabama State Poetry Society and a former Board member of the Alabama Writer's Conclave.
Order your copy of Possible Crocodiles from Brick Road Poetry Press here. OR, pick up a copy at one of the readings.
For more information concerning these events, requesting readings, book signings, poetry workshops, etc., by Barry Marks, please contact Hunter Bell, paragonfundraising@gmail.com / 205-405-6373
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