Links to people, places, and other things I enjoy.
Other People's Poetry
Free Zone Quarterly -   When this site was up and running, it was one of the few e-zines I respected, as its editors, who were poets themselves,
maintained high standards for everything published. They also sponsored a photo gallery which let anyone post poems inspired by the pictures (also
taken by the editors).  The site is still searchable, and the archives are well worth reading.

Poets.org - A great resource  for bibliographic information about legendary and contemporary poets alike.

Tony Gruenewald - One of the NJ  poets who taught my poetry how to love and laugh.

The Idiom - Support a local rag!  The Idiom is a self-published/printed free journal featuring local poets with amazing talent.  You can also buy their
first book by going
here and being all philanthropic.

Jamie Kilstein - A poet on a mission to edify/enlighten the non-liberal populous as to the self-defeating nature of right-wing thought, this stand-up
comic-turned-poet blends political satire, humour, and a tongue that can pierce steel, hearts, and minds.

The Loser Slam Team - A group of very talented poets near the Jersey shore.  Some of my favourite members include (in no particular order) Nicole
Homer, Chad Anderson, Chris Rockwell, and Connor Dooley.  All are adept at slinging words in manners most enthralling and insightful.  
Poems-within-poems are a speciality of this group.

Poetry - Monthly literary publication that has published poems from past, present, and future greats.

Seventeen Syllables of Loathing - A blog dedicated to venting about everyday idiocies via haiku and senryu.  Conceived of by a friend of mine and built
by me, the site has fresh content almost daily and also accepts visitor submissions!

J. Simone - Among other titles, she's host of the Soul Cypher Poetry Slam, where I first heard her tongue-in-cheek and not-so-tongue-in-cheek
poems on everything defying popular thought.  As brilliant as her words are sexy!

Walking English - A group of highly talented poets from the NJ shore area.
Not poetry, but still worth your while...
Ani-Gamers - A growing source for news and reviews on anime, manga, and video games, with some pretty kick-ass features/columns.

Indie Music Night - Hosted by the indomitable Sarah Donner (see link above in bands/music), this once-a-month venue is held in a backwoods pavillion
that affords one of the most intimate venues for discovering local artists.  Always coffee, cake, and good times.

Todd A.'s Blog - This is the electronic notepad of one of my favourite singers/songwriters.  The former head of Cop Shoot Cop and current head of
Firewater, Todd A. was over in indonesia teaching English and the American drunkard's way of life to local residents.  The damn thing reads like
poetry, but with enough plot as to lose those of you chained to prose.