Tag: Book Reading

• Attend Paddling the Sweet Spot LIVE Online Debut

  

  Attend the online debut for my book, Paddling the Sweet Spot Between Life and Death, May 3, on Cultivating Voices LIVE Poetry.

  Laura E. Garrard

  April 23, 2026

  Book, Cancer Related, Events, News, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry, Reading Live

  Book Reading, Cancer Poetry, Cultivating Voices LIVE Poetry, Finishing Line Press, Laura E. Garrard, Nature Inspired, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry, Poetry Reading, Sandra L. Yannone

• Eagle Harbor Book Co., Bainbridge Island, w/Kelli Russell Agodon & Sandra Yannone

  A three-author reading event at the charming Eagle Harbor Books on Bainbridge Island, an evening of poetry you will cherish.

  Laura E. Garrard

  April 22, 2026

  Bainbridge Island, Book launch, Book Publication, Book Reading, Book Signing, Cancer Poetry, Copper Canyon, Finishing Line Press, Kelli Russell Agodon, Laura E. Garrard, MoonPath Press, Salmon Poetry, Sandra L. Yannone

• Creative Colloquy Literary & Open Mic, Featured Reader in July

  

  A fun night at the New Frontier Lounge in Tacoma, Washington, every third Monday! Five minute open mic segments: Poetry, Short Stories, Essays.

  Laura E. Garrard

  March 30, 2026

  Book Reading, Book Signing, Cancer Poetry, community event, Creative Colloquy, Laura E. Garrard, New Frontier Lounge, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry

• New & Forthcoming Books of Poetry, Olympia Spring Arts Walk

  

  Hear readings from seven new and forthcoming poetry books during the Olympia Spring Arts Walk at the historical Abigail Stuart House.

  Laura E. Garrard

  March 30, 2026

  Abigail Stuart House, Book Reading, Laura E. Garrard, Olympia, Olympia Poetry Network, Olympia Spring Arts Walk, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry

• Cultivating Voices LIVE Poetry Feature Reader & Open Mic

  Join in from your location for this popular international poetry reading by two featured authors, including myself, followed by a first-come first-serve Open Mic of 1-poem, 3-minute, readings.

  Laura E. Garrard

  March 17, 2026

  Book Reading, Cancer Poetry, Cultivating Voices LIVE Poetry, Laura E. Garrard, open mic, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry Reading

• Elliott Bay Book Company Reading w/ Carolyne Wright & Sandra Yannone

  

  Hear Laura E. Garrard and the renowned Carolyne Wright and Sandra Yannone read from their new books!

  Laura E. Garrard

  January 14, 2026

  Book Reading, Book Signing, Cancer Poetry, Carolyne Wright, Finishing Line Press, Laura E. Garrard, MoonPath Press, Poetry Book, Poetry Reading, Salmon Poetry, Sandra L. Yannone, Seattle, University of Michigan Press

• CoastLines Featured Speaker

  Listen to poetry by Laura E. Garrard and Linda B. Myers at the quaint Gentle House retreat center. This warm historic venue inspires creativity and community. Write in response to a prompt regarding “Writing the Highly Personal.” An Open Mic too!

  Laura E. Garrard

  December 2, 2025

  Book Reading, CoastLines, community event, Finishing Line Press, Gentle House, Laura E. Garrard, Linda B. Myers, open mic, Poetry, poetry prompt, Poetry Reading

• Everett Poetry Night, Spoken Words, Featured Author

  Everett Poetry Night has been Everett, Washington’s premier poetic outlet since 2006. Gathering every Thursday to share poetry and song. We welcome everyone from the page poet to the slam poet, from the rapper to spoken word artist and singer songwriter. Laura E. Garrard will be the featured poet!

  Laura E. Garrard

  November 4, 2025

  Book Reading, Book Signing, Cancer Poetry, Everett Poetry Night, Laura E. Garrard, Life and Death, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry, Poetry Reading

• It’s About Time Writers’ Reading Series

  Listen to Laura E. Garrard read from her new chapbook, Paddling the Sweet Spot Between Life and Death, in the It’s About Time Series, at Ballard Public Library. Hear other featured authors and sign up for the Open Mic.

  Laura E. Garrard

  October 28, 2025

  Book Reading, Book Signing, Cancer Poetry, Finishing Line Press, Laura E. Garrard, Poetry, Poetry Reading

• Paddling the Sweet Spot Book Launch

  

  Laura E. Garrard and Linda B. Myers will launch and read from their respective chapbooks, Paddling the Sweet Spot Between Life and Death and Load-Bearing Walls. Port Books and News will be on-site to sell their books, and you may have your books signed by the authors.

  Laura E. Garrard

  October 28, 2025

  Aging, Book Reading, Book Signing, Cancer Community, Cancer Poetry, Chronic Illness, diaspora, Laura E. Garrard, Life and Death, Linda B. Myers, Nature Inspired, Poetry, Poetry Book, Poetry Reading, Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, Publication, S. Salazar