Open Mic, May 9, 2026
I am hosting an open mic for authors on behalf of WOW in Westfield at the Articulture Fair, Amelia Park Arena. The event runs from 1-3pm.
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The Umbrella Opens: On Translation, Surprises and a 9th Book of Poetry
And as I reach the milestones of publishing my ninth book of poetry and finishing my seventh year of moderating bi-monthly poetry critique groups, another milestone has fallen into my
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What is Poetry
Short film by Chris Gentes features four poets – Tommy Twilite, Howie Faerstein, LD Green, and Michael Favala Goldman – discussing their writing process, performance, and vulnerability. Recorded in Florence,
Michael Favala Goldman interviewed on Rattlecast
I was recently interviewed on Rattlecast, the podcast of Rattle Magazine. What an amazing opportunity! Below is a recording of the interview. Thanks to Rattlecast’s editor, Timothy Green, for having me
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That day arrived. Knud Sørensen, 1928-2022
The funeral of Knud Sørensen, great Danish author of more than sixty works of poetry and prose, was held last week on October 5, and the sky cried. It poured,
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A Unique Book Signing & Library Fundraiser
On August 5, 2022, I attended a unique authors’ event in Sharon, Connecticut. It was their local Hotchkiss Library’s 24th Annual Summer Book Signing. The event is a unique type
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Save the Date: Jazz Party and Book Launch for Michael’s new poetry collection
To celebrate the publication of my fifth book of poetry, This May Sound Familiar, we will hold a party at the Northampton Center for the Arts at 33 Hawley St.
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Western MA Publishers Panel and Marketplace, Oct 19, 2022, 7pm
This even will feature eight publishers from Western MA who will talk about their work, what they are looking to publish, and how to submit your work. Straw Dog Publishers
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[VIDEO] The Poetry Ritual 2022
Following on from successful editions of The Poetry Ritual in preceding years, members of the Poetry Critique Meet-up which is sponsored by Straw Dog Writers and the Northampton Center for the
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Reviews for ‘If you were here you would feel at home’
This fourth poetry collection by poet and translator Michael Favala Goldman was published on May 27, 2022. You can find out more about the book here. Below are some selected
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