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PUBLISHED: Jun.01.2010

Temptation by Water

In Temptation by Water, Diane Lockward "calculates the sum of her griefs" with a vigorous and mature poetic eye. Whether mourning the loss of a lover's touch or celebrating steam rising from the slit of a baked potato, Lockward embraces life's luscious, naked flaws and ecstatic turns, surrendering to desire and what's left in "the wreckage of absence."--Dorianne...

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PUBLISHED: Oct.30.2006

What Feeds Us

"In this brimming collection Diane Lockward's considerable wit engages both what is askew and awry and what to a lesser eye might seem to be standing up straight. She never takes you where you expect to go--that is part of her talent and her sassy wisdom. She is an original and a delight." --Baron Wormser "What Feeds Us is sometimes humorous...

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Eve's Red Dress

"Cognizant of loss but always celebratory, Lockward's poems are irreverent, ravenous for the world, and unabashedly female. When, in 'Losing the Blues,' she writes, 'I could burn / the hands off a man,' you have no doubt that she is singing a true song." --Kim Addonizio "Diane Lockward's poems are both naughty and nice. The floodgate opens with...

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Diane's Latest Blogs

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Jul.24.2012 - 8:59 am

Free Monthly Poetry Newsletter

Sign up now to receive free monthly Poetry Newsletter. Includes model poem and prompt, links, poetry video, book recommendation, craft tip. August Craft Tip from Lee Upton....

Mar.03.2011 - 12:50 pm

Poet du Jour: Jehanne Dubrow

Click Cover for AmazonJehanne Dubrow's Stateside is a wonderful collection. This poet’s exquisite formal poetry seems especially appropriate in a collection about the traditional...

Feb.24.2011 - 12:44 pm

Last Chance to Enter Book Giveaway

Don't forget to enter the Free Book Giveway at Jama Rattigan's blog, Alphabet Soup. Jama is giving away a signed copy of her children's book, Dumpling Soup, a copy of my poetry...

Feb.12.2011 - 7:48 am

Cookies, Anyone? Soup?

Look who's reading my new book! On Friday, February 4, food blogger and children's author Jama Rattigan featured one of the poems from my new book,Temptation by Water, at her...

Comments from Diane

Aug.25.2011 - 4:33 pm

In response to: Walking a Field into Evening

video

Larry-- Great job. I love the images you've used and the transitions. Great pace, well-chosen music playing lightly in...

Apr.02.2011 - 12:03 pm

In response to: Eve's Confession

Thanks!

Thanks, Sandra, for checking out the video. Nice to know that my hours of work to get a 4 minute video have been...

Jan.06.2011 - 11:18 am

In response to: Courting Creativity

Thanks

Hi Rosy-- Also, re #4, I think that when we go back into the past some details that were forgotten are reinvented, ie,...

Jul.15.2010 - 9:30 am

In response to: Some Thoughts about Poetry Book Contests

I think that a poetry book

I think that a poetry book is a terrific bargain. If a poetry collection costs $15 and contains 50 poems, that's 30...

Apr.26.2010 - 4:01 pm

In response to: Countdown to Publication: My Cover Unveiled

Thanks!

Thanks, Sharon. That's just what I hope the cover will do, ie, make people pick it up.

Writing

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Poem: "Blueberry" at The Writer's Almanac

Poem: "After the Ice Storm My Son Does Not Come Home" on The Writer's Almanac

Poem: "Linguini" on The Writer's Almanac

Published Reviews

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May.17.2010

What Feeds Us

Published by The Bees' Knees

ND: Your book What Feeds Us made me incredibly hungry for lush and savory food. Is there a dish or a recipe you would suggest that would ease my cravings after having been teased...

Audio & Video

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Video: Invective Against the Bumblebee

Video: Eve's Confession

Video: What Feeds Us: Book Trailer

Summer Journals G-P

Here's the second installment of the list of print journals that read during the summer months. If you find any errors or have others to add to the list, please let me know. Good luck with your submissions. This mailbox is ready to receive lots of good mail. **Indicates that simultaneous
http://dianelockward.blogspot.com/2013/05/summer-journals-g-p.html
Blogalicious: Summer Journals G-P

Sunday, May 19, 2013, Poetry Festival: A Celebration of Literary Journals, West Caldwell Public Library, 30 Clinton Rd., West Caldwell, NJ, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Time to sign up for my free monthly Poetry Newsletter. June 1 issue Craft Tip from S. Carolina Poet Laureate Marjory Wentworth, prompt poem by Vievee Francis, book recommendation, video, links. http://eepurl.com/bfoCw
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About Diane

Diane Lockward is the author of What Feeds Us (Wind Publications, 2006) which was awarded the Quentin R. Howard Poetry Prize. She is also the author of Eve's Red Dress (Wind Publications, 2003), and a chapbook, Against Perfection (Poets Forum Press, 1998)....

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