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Unread 04-12-2014, 12:06 AM
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Default Melissa Balmain on Poetry Daily

Melissa Balmain is on Poetry Daily today, here, with a poem from her collection, Walking in on People, from Able Muse Press. (After today, the link will be here.)

Congratulations, Melissa!

Cheers,
...Alex
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Unread 04-12-2014, 06:37 AM
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It's a great book throughout. Congrats, Melissa! And it was lovely to see you and hear you last night at the Mezzo Cammin Timeline reading.
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Really funny. Her satire is always timely and edgy.

Susan
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Wonderful poem -- congrats!

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Thanks so much on all counts, folks. You've made my 24 hours of fame even sweeter! ... Maryann, it was great to see and hear you too.
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Good choice by PD. This is a wonderful, funny & engaging book.
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Thanks, Gail! (And many thanks, again, for the lovely and generous blurb you wrote.)
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"Open Book" is a delightful piece. Comedy and social commentary--great combination.
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