I met one of my poetry idols, Saul Williams at the Detroit Public Library!
Hi Everyone,
It's been a busy spring and summer and who can believe it---Fall is just around the corner. During National poetry month in April, I was invited to read at two events commemorating the Detroit Public Library's 100th Anniversary Celebration. What an honor! And in addition, I was invited to a private reception featuring the renowned slam poet "Saul Williams" (see above pic). Also in April I was invited by Monique Antoinette Lewis to participate in the "At the Inkwell" reading series for published writers in East Manhattan in New York City. It was a true honor to read with some of the region's finest poets.
Back in Baltimore the Baltimore "riots" - as billed by the media, erupted on April 27. This event which was the focus of national and international media, began at a high school in Northwestern Baltimore. Curfews, shutdowns, the burning of a drugstore and looting and damages to businesses ensued for just over a week in the city. I was inspired to write a poem addressing this situation and read the poem at the CityLit Festival (an annual Baltimore literary festival) which took place during the unrest. Listen to my piece and other poets' pieces here (my piece is at the 10:06 in the video). This is Baltimore Too.
So yes it's been a fairly busy year. I've also begun to work on my second book of poetry, which I hope to complete by April 2016. Next up, I will read at the upcoming "Writers and Words" event in Baltimore on September 8.
As per usual I ask you to support my work by buying either my e-book or the printed version of "Free to Be Me, Poems on Love, Life and Relationships."
Love Always,
Cherrie Amour
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES/EVENTS
September 8, 2015, 7 - 8 p.m.
Writers and Words - Cherrie Amour is one of four featured poets
Charmingtons in Remington Reading
2601 North Howard St. Baltimore, MD 21202
September 9, 2015, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Literacy & Literacy Exchange (authors of every genre including Cherrie Amour will sell their books at this annual event)
Saratoga State Center - 311 W. Saratoga, Balimore, MD
September 9, 8 p.m.
September 8, 2015, 7 - 8 p.m.
Writers and Words - Cherrie Amour is one of four featured poets
Charmingtons in Remington Reading
2601 North Howard St. Baltimore, MD 21202
September 9, 2015, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Literacy & Literacy Exchange (authors of every genre including Cherrie Amour will sell their books at this annual event)
Saratoga State Center - 311 W. Saratoga, Balimore, MD
September 9, 8 p.m.
The DC Poetry Project (DCPP) Season Kickoff of its Open Mic Blogtalk Radio Show
Call in at 646-716-8754
DCPP Info
APRIL 8, 2015 READING AT KGB BAR, EAST MANHATTAN NYC
DCPP Info
APRIL 8, 2015 READING AT KGB BAR, EAST MANHATTAN NYC
I loved reading in NYC!
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AND REMEMBER LOVE IS THE WAY!
