The Lilac Years—March 16th!

2018/02/02 — Leave a comment

Moments ago, I uploaded the cover and interior PDFs of The Lilac Years for review. Scheduled release date: March 16, 2018. Here is a look at the cover—front, back, and spine: Continue reading

The Lilac Years—new new cover draft

2018/01/25 — Leave a comment

Here is my latest draft of the front cover for The Lilac Years:

I came up with this about two or three weeks back for another project; since I never submitted that iteration for consideration, I decided to appropriate it for my own nefarious purposes. I still like my ‘old’ design, but the simplicity of this one appeals to me. Plus I think it will stand out more.

Meanwhile, I continue to fine tune here and there. Stay tuned!

(25 January 2018)

The Lilac Years: the struggle continues…

2018/01/20 — 2 Comments

I have continued to take it slow with The Lilac Years. Time for an update… Continue reading

CDC Poetry Project update

2018/01/05 — Leave a comment

Update: the poem I submitted to The CDC Poetry Project is now scheduled to run on January 15th. For more information on exactly what The CDC Poetry Project is, go to https://cdcpoetry.wordpress.com/. I will post the link to the poem once I have it.

(5 January 2018)

Still waiting—meanwhile…

2018/01/03 — Leave a comment

I am still waiting with bated breath (O! the anticipation!) for the poem I submitted to the CDC Poetry Project to be posted.

In the meantime, The Seattle Star has published my Jean Cocteau poem: http://www.seattlestar.net/2018/01/the-poems-of-jean-cocteau-will-keep-you-awake-at-night/…

(3 January 2018)

Smashwords e-books 50% off now through January 1st

2017/12/27 — Leave a comment

Well, I did not get the notice of the promotion from Smashwords until today—but I have entered my books now. This means that all Smashwords e-book editions of my poetry collections and Love Notes to the Days of the Week books are 50% off through New Year’s Day. The discount should be automatically included when you click the ‘Buy with coupon’ button; if not, enter the coupon code SEY50 during checkout.

My selection of books on Smashwords can be found at https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/kevinjoconner.

Thanks for playing!

(27 December 2017)

I got one!

2017/12/26 — Leave a comment

I got word this morning that the poem I submitted to The CDC Poetry Project will be published on January 3rd. For more information on exactly what The CDC Poetry Project is, go to https://cdcpoetry.wordpress.com/. I will post the link to the poem once I have it.

(26 December 2017)

Everett Poetry Night—December 7!

2017/12/01 — Leave a comment

Cheese and crackers—the day is almost here! On Thursday, December 7, I will be the featured poet for Everett Poetry Night at Café Zippy in, well, Everett. The festivities begin at 6:30 with Tanner Deraitus playing some music, followed by open mic at 7—then it’s my turn around 8. (Yes, my car is unlikely to be fixed by then—but I will get there one way or another!)

More info on the official Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/160797991319394/

If you’re in the Seattle-Everett area, come on down!

(1 December 2017)