Tag: Book Signing

• Two Compelling Readings Coming Soon.

  

  Poet Laura E. Garrard will read in two evocative events in October: American Graveyard Anthology Online Launch Oct. 24 & Poems of the Moment Oct. 29 at the Port Townsend Public Library.

  Laura E. Garrard

  October 4, 2026

  Events, Poetry, Publication, Reading In Person, Reading Live, Reading Virtual

  Afterlife, American Graveyard, Book Signing, Cancer Poetry, Finishing Line Press, Gary Copeland Lilley, Grief and Loss, Hospice, Joanne Clarkson, Laura E. Garrard, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry, Poetry Reading, Port Townsend, Port Townsend Poet Laureate, Port Townsend Public Library, Read and Green Press, Rufina C. Garay

• Port Townsend Library Reading w/ Gary Lilley & Joanne Clarkson

  Three Peninsula published poets read as guests of Port Townsend Poet Laureate Rufina Garay.

  Laura E. Garrard

  October 1, 2026

  Book Reading, Book Signing, Cancer Poetry, Gary Copeland Lilley, Grief & Loss, Joanne Clarkson, Laura E. Garrard, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry Reading, Port Townsend, Port Townsend Poet Laureate, Port Townsend Public Library, Rufina Garay

• Interviews, Reviews & Readings, Oh My…

  

  April Through July, Laura E. Garrard Spoke About Her New Book and Followed In the Path of Washington Poets.

  Laura E. Garrard

  July 6, 2026

  Book, Events, News, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry, Reading In Person, Uncategorized

  Book Reviews, Book Signing, Interviews, Laura E. Garrard, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry Reading

• “Poems & Pours” at Nomadic Wine w/Lynne Ellis, Katharine Threat & Deborrah Corr

  Poems & Pours is a fresh event organized by publishing editor of TulipWood Books, Lynne Ellis. Listen to bold poetry in a relaxed cool setting in Capitol Hill.

  Laura E. Garrard

  June 23, 2026

  Book Reading, Book Signing, Deborrah Corr, Katharine Threat, Laura E. Garrard, Lynne Ellis, Nomadic Wine Bar, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poems & Pours, Poetry Book, Seattle

• This Thursday, Double Book Launch at The Fine Arts Center

  

  On May 21, 5:30-7 p.m., celebrate with Port Angeles poets Linda B. Myers and Laura E. Garrard at the launch of their respective poetry chapbooks, Load-Bearing Walls and Paddling the Sweet Spot Between Life and Death, at the Port Angles Fine Arts Center on Lauridsen Blvd. Poet S. Salazar will also read. Port Book and…

  Laura E. Garrard

  May 18, 2026

  Book, Events, News, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry, Reading In Person

  Book launch, Book Signing, Cancer Poetry, Finishing Line Press, Laura E. Garrard, Linda B. Myers, Load-Bearing Walls, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry, Poetry Reading, Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, S. Salazar

• 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 CANCELED

  

  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

• 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

• Plunge into 2026!

  

  Paddling the Sweet Spot Preorder Sales Report, Decision to Donate a Portion of Projected Royalties, Highlights from the Dec. 6 Holiday Poetry Presales Party, Newsletter Launch, and a Pledge to Polar Plunge Surprise!

  Laura E. Garrard

  December 31, 2025

  Book, Cancer Related, Events, News, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry, Preordering, Reading In Person

  Blood Cancer United, Book Signing, Cancer Poetry, Donation, Finishing Line Press, Holiday Party, Laura E. Garrard, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Plunging for Paddling, Poetry, Poetry Reading, Polar Plunge, Preorder

• Paddling the Sweet Spot On Sale – Preorder Begins.

  

  Laura E. Garrard’s debut book and contest placing chapbook is available for preorder through Finishing Line Press.

  Laura E. Garrard

  December 2, 2025

  Book, Cancer Related, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry, Preordering, Publication

  Book Signing, Cancer Poetry, Discount, Finishing Line Press, Laura E. Garrard, Nature Inspired, Paddleboarding, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry, Poetry Book, Preorder