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Quick pre-update tidbit:

=====>   The Poetry Super Highway Summer Poetry Contest (our fourth annual)
   will begin at the end of June.  Look for a special e-mailing
   around June 27th with all of the info on how to enter.

   This year's contest is sponsored by:

   Am Fonda Press, Ancient Wind Press Publications, Andrea Forbing,
   Ang�lique Jamail, Barbra Nightingale, Bob Nelson/Anthology Literary
   Magazine, Chocolate Waters, Cider Press, Circle Magazine, Dan
   Weinberg and U-Direct, Dennis Ambrose, Drift Wood Highway Poetry
   Anthology/Robt O'sullivan Schleith, E-Pub2000, Frances Lemoine,
   Gandy Creek Forum, Green Bean Press, Hanover Press, Humynpress Ink
   Publishing Company, Ibbetson Street Press, Thee Instagon Foundation,
   Jim Bennett, John Sokol, Katie O'loughlin, Karawane Magazine, Kitty
   Litter Press, Limestone Circle/Renee Carter Hall, Lizzie Wann,
   Lummox Publications, Marc Awodey, Muse's Kiss, Phony Lid Books,
   Poem.x Poetry Series, Poetry At Suite101.com, Poetry Society Of
   America/Los Angeles, Pointoflife.com, Resourcesforwriters.com,
   Robert Diskin, Sacred Beverage Press, Sick Puppy Press, Stazja
   Mcfadyen, and United Workers Press

   Thanks to this incredible group of poets and publishers who have
   donated an impressive array of books, subscriptions, zines, and
   services to create a stellar prize list!


   If you're interested in being one of this years sponsors, write to
   sponsors@PoetrySuperHighway.com


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THE POETRY SUPER HIGHWAY WEEKLY VIRTUAL UPDATE
http://PoetrySuperHighway.com/
ISSN: 1523-6587

   June 10 - 16, 2001

   this week:

   ~ This week featuring poets from SOUTHEAST TEXAS and NEW HAVEN, CT.

   ~ New websites listed in all three Poetry Super Highway links
     categories.

   ~ Featured this week in the PSH Bookstore is THE COLLECTED POEMS
     OF FRANK O'HARA.

   ~ 24th Poetry Webring added.

   ~ PSH Chat Room Schedule.

   ~ Poetry / Writing related Classified Ads.

   ~ Click on LANGUAGE STRIPS for the latest episode of our
     exclusively syndicated comic HORROR VACUUI.

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POETS OF THE WEEK

   ~ This weeks featured poets are WILL ROBY and EMILY SUNDERLAND.

   WILL ROBY (Southeast Texas) somehow continues to write poetry.
   
   EMILY SUNDERLAND (New Haven, Connecticut) could give David
   Cronenberg a run for his money.


   Read their work online by clicking on FEATURED POETS from the main
   Poetry Super Highway page.

   ~ Submit your work for consideration for featured poet of the week.
   Information available online.  (Click on SUBMISSION GUIDELINES from
   the PSH main page.  All submissions are saved for new consideration
   each week (for six months.)


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NEW POETRY SUPER HIGHWAY LINKS

   ~ Here are all of the new sites added to the Poetry Super Highway's
     3 links sections.

   You can find the actual links on the PSH website in the 3 poetry
   links categories.


   NEW ONLINE POETRY RESOURCES LISTINGS THIS WEEK:

   ~ Poetry In Motion
   A great poetry message board.  Post your poetry, talk about other
   peoples poetry.

   ~ Vaporslave
   Accidental Associationalism:  What's all the hubbub about?

   ~ Poetry Tutorials and Critiques
   Pat Fargnoli's home page and poetry tutorials.  Ms. Fargnoli's book,
   Necessary Light (Utah State Univ Press), won the 1999 May Swenson
   Award judged by Mary Oliver.  She has published widely in such
   literary journals as Poetry, Ploughshares, Prairie Schooner and
   Crab Orchard Review.

   ~ MadPoetry
   Poetry in Madison, Wisconsin, a local public service site for poets,
   poetry, readings and listenings.


   NEW ONLINE PUBLICATIONS LISTINGS THIS WEEK:

   ~ Planetary Poetry Society: Ezine Of Postmodern Literature
   PPS is a quarterly ezine of postmodern literature, specializing in
   surrealism, existentialism & stream of consciousness technique. We
   seek writing with depth that effects our readers.

   ~ Wisconsin Poetry Online
   Wisconsin poetry on the internet!

   ~ Poetically Speaking
   Featuring the Poem of the Week, Poetry by Latorial Faison and
   Special Guest Poets.  News, Events, Reviews, Contests and more. 
   Subscribe to Poetically Speaking today!

   ~ Caffeine Destiny
   Poetry, reviews, columns and more. A magazine from Portland, Oregon.

   ~ The Rose & Thorn (A Literary E-zine)
   The Rose & Thorn showcases emerging and established writers in a
   variety of genres, including short fiction, poetry, creative essays,
   humor, author interviews, writing tips and anything else of interest
   to a literary audience. You'll also find writers' resources, a FREE
   information-packed newsletter for readers, writers and media
   professionals, and dynamic, interactive content for the literary
   community.

   ~ andar21
   Galician international poetry magazine. Illustrated notebook of
   activism and poetic resources.

   ~ AnotherSun
   21st Century Arts magazine from London. Updated monthly, with a
   vibrant poetry section edited by Peter Kenny, plus visual arts,
   fiction, opinion reviews, theatre and much more.

   ~ A World of Poetry
   This site is dedicated to spreading the amazing world of poetry.
   Through exploring the many types and forms of poetry, you may find
   that it's not all that bad (or even better than you originally
   thought). Take a peek and maybe even submit your own poetry to be
   posted.

   ~ One World Poetry
   One World Poetry is based on creative expression, using word and
   imagery. �We accept submissions of any style of writing, and have
   many unique and resourceful features for the lover of poetic
   expression.


   NEW INDIVIDUAL POETS PAGES LISTINGS THIS WEEK:

   ~ Lady Poet's Parlour
   Ladypoet's Parlour is a group of pages, each reached by the link on
   the preceding page. This ain't your Grandma's poetry, baby! Come
   visit the place where truth lives, see my friends works as well on
   Lady Loves Her Friends. Email comments to me anytime.

   ~ eionva
   A page full of semi-useful information, including info on artists,
   musicians, and news.  large section devoted to my original poetry.

   ~ The Accordionist
   This is a small collection of my work.  It updates frequently.

   ~ Dylan Willoughby
   Poetry by Dylan Willoughby

   ~ hope necessity
   A visual poetry about hope necessity.

   ~ A Collection of Thoughts - Poems of Ronnie O
   Attempts to verbalize my thoughts... A site for poetry...

   ~ Fibitz Reality Adjustment
   Kilowords, millipictures & related weirdness.

   ~ paezley.com
   Surfing the tsunami of my long dark moonless night of creativity

   ~ Lubomir Tkacik
   Poetry and prose in Slovak language. Homepage of poet from Slovakia.

   ~ Darkness Awaits All
   Join me on a poetic journey through my twisted mind and shattered
   heart. Feel the pain and hear the screams of my tortured soul.

   ~ Mercy Hat Preview Site
   Award-winning poet, Mark Lazarus Gatti offers beauty and darkness,
   optimism and anguish in his debut book, MERCY HAT. The poems within
   will challenge your soul to dream in new ways, as you take in the
   surreal landscapes and breathe in the fantastic juxtaposed to the
   reality of the human condition.

   ~ Eleven Roses
   Not much flash or any graphics, just some of my poems neatly
   organized.

   ~ Mi Poesia
   Aqui encontraras algunas de mis poesias las cuales me gustaria
   compartir y de las cuales recibir tu opinion.


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POETRY SUPER HIGHWAY BOOKSTORE

   ~ Check out our online bookstore for personal recommendations as well
   as Amazon.com's complete catalog of books, music and whatever the
   hell else they've started selling these days.

   ~ Featured this week in the Featured Poets section of the PSH
   Bookstore is the COLLECTED POEMS OF FRANK O'HARA edited by DONALD
   ALLEN with an introduction by JOHN ASHBERY.

   Available for the first time in paperback, this collection reflects
   the poet's growth as an artist from the earliest dazzling,
   experimental verses that he began writing in the late 1940's to
   the years before his accidental death at forty, when his poems
   became increasingly individual and reflective.

   ~ If you are or were a featured poet of the week on the Poetry Super
   Highway AND you have a book available through Amazon.com...please
   let me know so we can feature your work in the Poetry Super Highway
   Bookstore in a new section just for former featured poet's books.
   Write mailto:books@PoetrySuperHighway.com with your name and the title
   of the book.

   You can learn more about or order this selection (or virtually any
   other existing book, video or audio recording) by clicking on
   BOOKSTORE from the Poetry Super Highway's main page.


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PSH POETRY/WRITING WEBRINGS

   Click on POETRY/WRITING WEBRINGS from the main PSH menu to view
   our directory of rings which your website can join.

   ~ Just added this week:

      THE POETRY VAULT WEBRING

   Our 24th Poetry/Writing Webring.

   If you know of, or maintain, a poetry or writing related ring,
   please let us know.  We'd love to add it to our growing directory.
   mailto:webrings@PoetrySuperHighway.com


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PSH CHATROOM CALENDAR

   (Access the chat room by clicking on PSH CHATROOM from the PSH main
   page.  You need to have a JAVA capable web browser.)


   ~ FEATURED POETS MEET AND GREET
   Every Sunday, 2:00 PM (pacific)
   A weekly PSH chat for informal chat as well as to say hi to incoming
   and outgoing featured PSH Poets of the Week.

   ~ LIVE SPOKENWORLD.COM
   Every Sunday, 8:00 PM (pacific)
   Chat with Bob Nelson as he broadcasts his one hour spoken word show.

   ~ XDROM : OBSIDIAN
   Every Thursday, 6:00 PM (pacific)
   The Detective Series.  Musical drama. Where you'll find the
   darkness and the street. Live improv episodes. Award-winning
   artists. Original Music (streaming mp3). Poetry. Visual art.
   Quotes. Teaching resources. Text & voice chat.
   URL: http://www.xdrom.com


   ~ Looking for people to run unique poetry related events in the chat
   room ... If you would like to schedule an event in the Poetry Super
   Highway Chat Room and/or host the chat room from your website (all of
   which is FREE), please mailto:chat@PoetrySuperHighway.com for details.


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AND SO ON . . .

   ~ The Poetry Super Highway was accessed 1326 times since our last
     update.


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POETRY CLASSIFIEDS

   ~ For information on placing Poetry Related classifieds ads on the
   Poetry Super Highway web page and weekly e-mail outburst,
   mailto:classifieds@PoetrySuperHighway.com

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   CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Steel Point Quarterly

   We still need poetry and prose for the summer and fall 2001. It won't
   be long until we'll have to sharpen up the ol' Excalibur (poetry
   award - details on the site- prose awards to be added) and hand out
   the $25 award in January. So check out our submission guidelines and
   send in your submissions today!

   We are especially looking for prose: flash fiction 500 - 2000 words,
   articles about writing (poetry or prose) for our quarterly column,
   personal essays and book reviews (poetry or prose). Better chance of
   acceptance if you thoroughly read (prior to submitting) and strictly
   follow the submission guidelines posted on our site.

   http://steelpoint.net/

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   Passage Publishing - Pathway to self-Publishing
   No more rejection letters!

   Expand your writing opportunities with a complete and affordable
   publishing package for individuals and businesses.

   Your book will be formatted, assigned a barcode and ISBN number.
   Photography and artwork are acceptable.   Additional services are
   available including cover design (or design your own), editing and
   marketing.  We manufacture only high quality, perfect bound books.

   Our Printer - Writers press, Boise, Idaho
   Don't delay - see your book in print!

   http://www.upcountrycreations.com
   mailto:upcountrygirl@qwest.net

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   PUT YOUR POEMS ON T-SHIRTS!

   (or your pictures, images, website logos on t-shirts, sweatshirts,
   coffee mugs, and mouse pads.)

   Set up your store for free and earn commission from every sale or
   order merchandise for yourself or for gifts.

   visit:
   http://www.cafepress.com/cp/info/storeref.aspx?refby=rickpoet
   for the details.

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   CALLING ALL WRITERS!

   Interbang magazine wants your poetry, fiction and articles of any
   length, on any subject.

   Write your name and address on each page of your submission.

   Visit our web site at http://www.interbang.net and click on the
   "Writer's Guide" link for more information. You can also obtain a
   copy of the Writer's Guide by sending an email to
   mailto:writersguide@interbang.net.

   Get a free sample copy of Interbang No. 8! Call (310) 450-6372 for
   more information.

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   Call For Submissions: The Circle Magazine is accepting submissions
   for both the print and online versions. Pays in copies of the
   quarterly print zine. Currently, we are seeking short stories,
   features and poetry...any topic, any style. Also accepting artwork
   and photographs. We are also seeking columnists for the web edition
   on a variety of subjects. We are a literary magazine and respect
   those working to advance ideas through language, preferably without
   the gratuitous use of obscene language or content. Press run is
   usually between 2,000-5,000+ copies, depending on ad revenue.

   E your submissions to circlemag@aol.com or put a stamp on it to:
   The Circle Magazine, 173 Grandview Road, Wernersville, PA 19565.
   More info can be obtained at our site - http://circlemagazine.com/

   Copies of The Circle can be ordered at the same address...$4.00.

   Direct your poetry submissions to: Michael Clipman, Poetry Editor

   All other submissions to: Penny Talbert, Editor

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   Next month, aside from it being National Poetry month (thank you,
   Mr. Clinton), brings you the biggest ALL POETRY issue of the Lummox
   ever attempted!  There are over 80 poems in this issue, coming from
   at least 65 poets.  Issue will most likely run at least 48 pages!

   It's FREE to Lummox subscribers ($20 - 12 issues), but everyone
   else pays $3. lumoxraindog@earthlink.net or Lummox c/o POB 5301
   San Pedro, CA 90733-5301

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   Looking for "Alternative Comic Strip" artists for a new weekly
   online publication.

   E-mail AltComix@PoetrySuperHighway.com for more info.


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