by Ryukan | May 2, 2019 | Blog
It was Ian Boyden’s idea. Ian named the book, provided a striking cover and with Cate Gable’s writing and photographs, and his feedback, and Lyn Coffin’s expert proof-reading skills, the Samthology: A Tribute to Sam Hamill is ready to be launched at...
by Ryukan | Feb 23, 2019 | Blog
A book to honor Sam Hamill will be launched at the Cascadia Poetry Festival in Anacortes, May 9-12, 2019. Ian Boyden christened it the Samthology and an IndieGoGo campaign has begun to raise the funds to produce the book and support the festival. You can contribute...
by Ryukan | Jul 20, 2018 | Blog
Though he may not have been excited about the notion of a Javanese ritual event centered around his life, there will be a slametan for Sam Hamill, Monday, July 23, at the Wedgwood Ale House. From Wikipedia: The ceremony takes its name from the Javanese word slamet,...
by Ryukan | Jun 4, 2012 | Blog
From Eileen Walsh Duncan: Hello Paul, Tony Pfannensteil, a Portland poet, founded Fault Lines Poetry Journal and placed a call for submissions in fall 2011. I and many other poets along the Cacasdia Fault Line were intrigued by the energy and passion in his vision for...