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CPF9 Carbonation Press Showcase VIDEO!

November 21, 2025
by Veronica Martinez

Carbonation Press Showcase VIDEO!

On October 11, 2025, we followed a nice lunch at the 9th Cascadia Poetry Festival with a Carbonation Press showcase. Carbonation Press is a small press located on the lands of the Spokane Tribe founded by publisher and long-time CPL friend Greg Bem. Greg spoke on his experience starting a small press, and copy editor Josh Massey spoken on his involvement with the press. Readers Theresa Whitehill, Matt Trease, Paul Nelson, Rhea Melina and Zach Charles all read from their works published by Carbonation Press. You can view the full press catalogue HERE!

You can now watch the full showcase video below! Thank you to Savannah Bulloch for capturing the photos and video.

 

Josh Massey Carbonation Press Showcase by Savannah Bulloch

Theresa Whitehill Carbonation Press Showcase by Savannah Bulloch

Rhea Melina Carbonation Press Showcase by Savannah Bulloch

Zach Charles Carbonation Press Showcase by Savannah Bulloch

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