Tag: Laura E. Garrard

• 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

• First Review of Paddling is Live!

  

  Watch a reel and link to a new review, on Mom Egg Review, of my forthcoming chapbook, Paddling the Sweet Spot Between Life and Death.

  Laura E. Garrard

  February 24, 2026

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

  Book Review, Cancer Poetry, Finishing Line Press, Grief Poetry, Laura E. Garrard, Mom Egg Review, Nature Inspired, Paddleboarding, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry

• Read My Poetry Online

  

  Read & Listen to My Poetry Online, an Interview with Lauren Davis, and Last Chance to Pre-Order My Chapbook at a Discount!

  Laura E. Garrard

  January 19, 2026

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

  Art, Cancer Poetry, Finishing Line Press, Laura E. Garrard, MoNA, OncoLink.org, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry, Poetry Book, 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Creative Colloquy Literary & Open Mic, Featured Reader

  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

  November 22, 2025

  Creative Colloquy, Laura E. Garrard, open mic, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry, Poetry Reading

• Paddling the Sweet Spot Presales Begin!

  Paddling the Sweet Spot Between Life and Death, Laura E. Garrard’s new chapbook, begins pre-sales on November 24!

  Laura E. Garrard

  November 4, 2025

  Book Presales, Cancer Poetry, Finishing Line Press, Laura E. Garrard, Nature Inspired, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry, Poetry Book, Publication