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I am returning to Tupelo Press for the 30/30 project to raise money for the poetry small press


In May I will be composing a new poem a day to raise money for Tupelo Press.

I do not have a book published with Tupelo Press, heck I don't think I've ever even reviewed a Tupelo Press book in my time as book reviewer at The Broadkill Review. Still, it's cool that I was asked back to write for their very interesting fund raiser.

What Tupelo Press does: Small presses are everywhere, and chances are they are struggling to make ends meet. Arts grants and funding has shrunk in the recession, and are just beginning to return to many states, and small presses are trying to figure out ways to bring quality work to the table. E-books, conferences, social media, and even Kickstarter have proven to be ways for small presses to continue producing in the shadow of the large, commercial publishing houses.

Tupelo Press puts out some kick ass books. They're funding a Neruda work, and printing quality chapbooks.

During the month of May I will be writing a new poem everyday and you will be able to follow my progress at the 30/30 page, and here on Field Recordings, when I have time to discuss the work in the wheelhouse. As I write daily I will be asking for donations, through paypal, to help fund Tupelo Press Projects. Even a dollar would help, and as Tupelo Press is non-profit, non commercial small press, your contributions are tax deductible.

Why bother? Because Tupelo Press values the voices of the outsider, the voices of marginalized, the voices that get lost at large commercial publishing houses looking to make a quick buck.

My writing will be available for commission as well, I can pen you something just for you, dedicated to you, and/or to those you love. With Mother's Day around the corner, why not a personalized poem?

Please consider giving a dollar, or two. Or even buy a cool book of poems for your library or for a friend. Just mention my name in the notation when you pay out.


Here are the ways you can donate to the 30/30 project:

For the Poetry Lover--$99


1. Subscribe to Tupelo Press!
Visit: http://www.tupelopress.org/books_subscribe.php
Purchase their dynamic 2013 series – 9 books for $99 and they’ll pay the postage!
Or choose one of Tupelo Press' exciting prior series, or a personalized list of any 9 titles.
Put your poet’s name (that would be me) in the “Is this subscription in honor of a 30/30 poet? If so, please list their name here:” field.

The most affordable option --via CC--you can donate a dollar or more

2. Complete the Tupelo Press Donation Form
Visit: https://www.tupelopress.org/donate.php
Scroll down to the bottom of the page, fill out the donation form
and send it in with a check or fill in the credit card details.
Put your poet’s name under the
“Is this donation in honor of a 30/30 poet? If so, please list their name here:” field.

The Most Affordable Option--Paypal version--you can donate a dollar or more


3. Donate Using PayPal
Visit: https://www.tupelopress.org/donate.php
Click on the orange “Quick Donation via PayPal” button and complete the entry
with either PayPal account details or credit card information.
Put your poet’s name in the “Dedicate my donation, in honor of: field.


Include a mailing address if you would like a tax receipt.

I hope you will help participate and commission a work, or simply donate a dollar or two.


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