Tag Archives: Janette Hoppe

Women of Words Wrap-up

What a great success these events have been and I’d like to personally thank Janette Hoppe for creating the Women of Words project and organising the poetry readings. The last event was at Good Brother Espresso Shop and $210 was … Continue reading

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Women of Words Event 3

Another chance to hear some great poetry and help the Hunter Women’s Centre! The third event is again at Vinyl Cafe, our wonderful supporters, this Saturday 19th 4-6pm. Gracing the stage with pure feminine energy are the voices of Judy Johnson, … Continue reading

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Women of Words Event 2

Last week at the Women of Words Poetry Event 1 at the Press Bookhouse Cafe $240 was raised for the Hunter Women’s Centre. Books were donated by Ivy Ireland (reading above) Magdalena Ball and Beth Spencer and used as door … Continue reading

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Women of Words poetry events

  The Women of Words will be a series of events held throughout November in order to raise funds for The Hunter Women’s Centre and White Ribbon Foundation. There are four events that will accompany the opening with female poets … Continue reading

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Submissions still open for Eat, Stray’d, Love – Women of Words

Callout for submissions!!!….This ones for the ladies. Papatuanuku Press is calling for submissions from female poets for its latest project: Eat, Stray’d, Love – Women of Words. Women of Words will be a chapbook exploring the subject of ‘Domestic/Family Violence’. … Continue reading

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Collecting Cobwebs: The Blue Series

My dear friend Janette Hoppe launched Collecting Cobwebs: The Blue Series on World Mental Health Day 10 October 1015. The collection is a collaboration among Australian and New Zealand poets dedicated to raise funds for Beyond Blue and raise awareness about … Continue reading

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Wrap up of Poetry at the Press Book House

What a wonderful afternoon we had at the The Press Book House last Saturday 15th August. Thirteen very diverse, fascinating and engaging poets entertained us. Unfortunately Ivy Ireland was unable to attend due to ill health. Here’s part of my introduction: … Continue reading

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Call for submissions

Tonight at Poetry at the Pub I met up with my friend Janette Hoppe. Before reading her poems, Janette spoke about her battle with depression and that she is working on putting together a collection of poetry about depression. She … Continue reading

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Poetry at the Pub February 2014

Tonight at the Wicko Park Hotel in Wickham, Newcastle guest poet Meg Dunn performed in a blaze of orange light and movement. It was wonderful to see a performance poet as experienced as Meg thrilling us with her art. According … Continue reading

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