Tag: Paddling the Sweet Spot

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Imprint Bookshop Reading

  Poets Laura E. Garrard, Linda B. Myers & Carolyne Wright will read from and sign their new books at Imprint Bookshop in Port Townsend.

  Laura E. Garrard

  November 4, 2025

  Aging, Book Signing, Cancer Poetry, Carolyne Wright, Grief, Laura E. Garrard, Linda B. Myers, Loss, Paddling the Sweet Spot, Poetry, Poetry Reading