Andrew David King: September 2007

Monday, September 10, 2007

Misti Rainwater-Lites

I've recently had one of my newer poems, In Vain, accepted at the ezine Instant Pussy, which is run by a great fellow poet I know by the name of Misti Rainwater-Lites.

Misti has many books for sale at Lulu.com.

Also, check out her work on Wings of Icarus:
www.freewebs.com/wingsoficarus/poetry.htm

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Lisa Zaran

I've recently been checking out the work of this great poet and writer, Lisa Zaran. Lisa's been published all over the place, including MadSwirl, where some of my works appear also.

If you have some time and want to read some good poetry, check out her work on Lulu.com

The Blondes Lay Content by Lisa Zaran
http://www.lulu.com/content/244982

I recently sent some of my work to Lisa, which she was kind enough to take a look at. Upon reading them she wrote, "[King's] work reads strong and well thought-out." She also had some inspiring words for beginning writers: "I believe that if somebody is writing from the heart and they are taking the passion of writing seriously, they're bound to be successful."

Monday, September 3, 2007

UPCOMING POEMS

I've recently been informed that some poems of mine have been accepted for publication in the following magazines:

Clockwise Cat

Flutter Poetry Journal

Rattlesnake Review

Chaotic Dreams.net

Poetic Hours

Instant Pussy

Poetic Legacy

Six Sentences

Blue Skies Poetry

The Aggregated Press

Sunday, September 2, 2007

David Barringer - The Bush Years Anthology

David Barringer, a fantastic author, is currently wrapping up the submissions for his Bush Years Anthology - the deadline is soft, but around Sept. 1 is best. Quick! Send some quality work about how you've been affected by something that Bush or his administration did, or anything regarding American culture, or a significant event that happened to you, as long as it happened in Bush's years as President.

For more info, check it out at:

http://www.davidbarringer.com/Bush%20Years.html

I sent some poems to Dave, but apparently the anthology was already mostly full. However, upon reading my work, he said, "...very impressive. [King's] writing mind is on fire..." which is a nice bit of encouragement. I currently have an essay pending consideration for the anthology, entitled "In Search of Light". I'll keep you updated on that as time progresses.

Published Works

Works themselves may be found by clicking on the title of the publication. However, when a publication features multiple works on separate pages, the links to view the works may be found by clicking on their respective titles. Also, if a poem appears solely in print but not online, the label "Print Issue" should appear by the date. If there are any other exceptions, they will be duly noted as per publication.

Feature Publications

Other Voices International Poetry Project Featured Author - By Invitation
Poem/Story:
The President's Funeral
Mosul
Adam and Eve Pt. I
Adam and Eve Pt. II
All My Reasons
Thoughts at 3 A.M.
July 2007
Roger Humes, Editor
CSU Pomona, California

The Houston Literary Review Featured Artist - By Invitation
Collage Art:
Faces Of The Fallen
Heaven And Hell
Voices
Self-Portrait No. 1
Self-Portrait No. 2
Symphony No. 1 - Prelude
Symphony No. 2 - Interlude
Feburary 2008
Jeff Crouch, Editor
Houston, Texas

The Adroitly Placed Word Project Featured Spoken Word Artist
Poem/Story:
The Jungle
Ichor
Exodus
Spoon
The Obscuration of Intellect
March 2008
John Vick, Editor
California

The Oakland Museum of California Visual Art - By Invitation
Pieces:
Psychedelic
October 2006
Oakland, California
The Official Exhibit Page

Blood and Ink Featured Contributor
Pieces:
The Etymologist's Corner
February 2007 - Continual
Elijah Brubaker, Administrator
Oregon

The Daily Review Featured Editorial
Dig Deeper
February 2008
Kim Santos, Editor
Hayward, California

Munyori Poetry Journal Featured Author - Interview
Poem/Story:
Pacific
Urban Haiku
Grandpa
Every Single Word
Parachutes
November 2007
Immanuel Sigauke, Editor
Sacramento, California

The Catholic Voice Featured Article
Articles:
Around the Schools
October 2007
Monica J. Clark, Editor
Oakland, California

Published Works

Moloch Featured Spoken Word Track
Poem/Story:
Collide
Audio Track:
Collide
April 2008
Ailbhe Darcy and Clodagh Moynan, Editors
Ireland

Drown In My Own Fears
Poem/Story:
Scarcity Begets Necessity
March 2008
Karina Bowman, Editor
North Carolina

Static Movement
Poem/Story:
Truth Or Dare
February 2008
Chris Bartholomew, Editor

Rattlesnake Review
Poem/Story:
The Most Beautiful
December 2007 Print Issue
Kathy Kieth, Editor
Sacramento, California

Clockwise Cat
Poem/Story:
Five Years Later
The Siren Sounds Eternal
Laid To Rest
Mosul
The Second Hand
November 2007
Alison Ross, Editor

Blue Skies Poetry
Poem/Story:
Swimming Lessons
November 2007
Angela Kublik, Editor
Alberta, Canada

The Aggregated Press
Poem/Story:
Again
November 2007

Mad Swirl Magazine Collage Art
Pieces:
Heaven and Hell
Voices
November 2007
Johnny Olson, Editor
Dallas, Texas

Six Sentences
Poem/Story:
Lost and Found
Action is Permanent
Final Answer
It's Time To Do Some Business
Loose Change
November 2007
Robert McEvily, Editor
New York, New York

Six Sentences
Poem/Story:
Numbers
January 2008 First-Ever Print Issue
Robert McEvily, Editor
New York, New York

Illogical Muse
Poem/Story:
The Color of Blood
April 2007
Amber Rothrock, Editor

Flutter Poetry Journal
Poem/Story:
Above City Lights
September 2007
Beth Kehayes, Editor

Poetic Hours
Poem/Story:
Case Closed
November 2007 Print Issue
Nick Clark, Editor
England

Instant Pussy by Invitation
Poem/Story:
In Vain
Anthills and Empires
September/October 2007
Misti Rainwater-Lites, Editor
Dallas, Texas

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- Misti Rainwater-Lites, author of Thick Lazy Tongue, Sought, and Don’t Be Deterred By My Deterioration

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- Corey Mesler, author of Talk and We Are Billion Year-Old Carbon

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- David Barringer, author of Twisted Fun and Johnny Red

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- Johnny Olson, Editor, MadSwirl.com

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Andrew David King

Monday, September 10, 2007

Misti Rainwater-Lites

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Lisa Zaran

Monday, September 3, 2007

UPCOMING POEMS

Sunday, September 2, 2007

David Barringer - The Bush Years Anthology

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