Tag: Cancer Poetry

• 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

• 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

• BLR Just Highlighted ‘Paddling’ In Their Bookstore

  

  Bellevue Literary Review has highlighted Paddling the Sweet Spot on their Bookshop.org Store.

  Laura E. Garrard

  May 5, 2026

  News, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry

  Bellevue Literary Review, Bookshop.org, Cancer Poetry, Featured Book, Finishing Line Press, Laura E. Garrard, Poetry Book

• 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

• C and P Coffee PoetryBridge Reading

  C and P Coffee PoetryBridge has a long history of inclusive remarkable poetry readings in Seattle. Join in an Open Mic following featured readings.

  Laura E. Garrard

  April 22, 2026

  C and P Coffee, Cancer Poetry, Laura E. Garrard, Nature Poetry, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry, Poetry Book, Poetry Reading, PoetryBridge

• Newest Review of Paddling

  

  A positive review is up for Paddling the Sweet Spot Between Life and Death on Raven Chronicles!

  Laura E. Garrard

  April 9, 2026

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

  Cancer Poetry, Finishing Line Press, Laura E. Garrard, Nature Inspired, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry, Poetry Book, Raven Chronicles, Review

• 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

• 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