Danebod Folk Meeting

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A virtual presentation on Danish Literature in Translation for the 75th anniversary of Danebod, Danish Folk Meeting. Event Details: The 2021 Danebod Folk Meeting will be an on-line activity affirming the joy of living through enlightenment. The meeting will feature music, stories and lectures. Due to the COVID-19 virus the Danebod campus in Tyler, MN […]

New England Poetry Club – Fall Poetry Fest

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I will be one of the poets in the line up for the New England Poetry Club Fall Poetry Fest.   September 12, 1 – 4 pm for our first Fall Poetry Fest! Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArd-utqj8qE9a3D3DQmEyOCIsUhhzL4LIH After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom call. See you there!

Hilltown Writers Read & Book Launch

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I will be the featured reader for Hilltown Writers Read and will also launch my new poetry collection Small Sovereign.

Instagram Live Reading w/ Poet’s Choice

Join me on instagram for a reading hosted by the publisher of Global Corona Lockdown, and anthology of poetry reflecting the heart of the COVID pandemic. I will read some of my pandemic poetry, as well as selections from my two recent books and new work. I will be happy to respond to questions and […]

Small Sovereign and Slow Phoenix dual book launch

Northampton Center for the Arts 33 Hawley St., Northampton, MA

Join us for a live event at the Northampton Center for the Arts in the Flex performance space at 33 Hawley St. In-Person Attendance Doors will be open at 6:45 for browsing art and books while the live clarinet jazz quartet, Now's the Time, performs.  Michael will then read from his new books along with […]

Translating Tove Ditlevsen @ The Poetry Center, Smith College

Smith College Poetry Center Wright Hall 102, Northampton, MA, United States

In cooperation with the Five College Faculty Literary Translation Seminar, I will be giving a talk about the surprising events around translating works by Tove Ditlevsen, including Dependency from The Copenhagen Trilogy, her short stories, her poetry and a novel. I will share the many elements of coincidence, fate and craft that come into play […]

Straw Dog Writers Author Showcase

I will be reading poems from Slow Phoenix as one of twelve authors reading 5 minute excerpts from their recent books. Virtual. Register here: https://www.strawdogwriters.org/post/8th-annual-straw-dog-writers-author-showcase https://www.strawdogwriters.org/post/8th-annual-straw-dog-writers-author-showcase

Dependency and The Copenhagen Trilogy: the translator’s perspective

In a program sponsored by three Connecticut libraries, I will present challenges and insights gained from translating one of Denmark's finest authors, Tove Ditlevsen. Q and A to follow. Virtual. http://hotchkisslibraryofsharon.org/event/copenhagen/ for registration details.  

Danish-English Literary Translators Showcase

I will be hosting a group reading for the Danish English Literary Translators (DELT) a live stream on their group Facebook page this Sunday, February 6 at 2:30 ET. Besides acting as emcee, I will read a short excerpt from my new translation of Tove Ditlevsen's early novel, For The Child's Sake. https://www.facebook.com/events/654445529333319