New England Poetry Club

08/31/2026

Join the New England Poetry Club this weekend for an afternoon of poetry at Magazine Beach Park featuring Thomas DeFreitas, Miriam Manglani, and Joyce Wilson. Enjoy outstanding poetry in a beautiful outdoor setting at the Mass Audubon Nature Center in Cambridge.

Sept 6, 4-6 pm
Learn more and register: https://loom.ly/cnwtzuo

08/28/2026

NEPC member Meredith Bergmann's poem "Negative Space" won the Write Prize (for Poetry) from Able Muse, Final Judge: Catherine Tufariello (author of Keeping My Name: Poems), as well as an Honorable Mention for "To a Reluctant Tree in April."

"Negative Space" will be published in the Winter 2026/27 issue of Able Muse.

08/26/2026

NEPC member Susan Eisenberg's book Fault Line, published by Broadstone Books, is now available. This is her sixth collection of poetry. You can purchase a copy here: https://loom.ly/Ee8c57w

There is a book launch on September 1, 7 pm EDT at Porter Square Books in Cambridge, in conversation with Amal Eqeiq. RSVP on the PSB website is recommended at this link: https://loom.ly/hcrdtC0C MEMBER

08/25/2026

NEPC Member James K. Zimmerman's 6th book, "Portrait Miniatures," published by Broadstone Books, is available. You can get a copy here: https://loom.ly/jU2RYlg

08/24/2026

More photographs from yesterday's reading at The Old Manse - thanks to Joy Martin -

08/23/2026

90 minutes before our reading at The Old Manse this afternoon, the rain was torrential - as forecast. One hour beforehand, the rain was light and winding down - also as forecast. Before the end - well, here are our poets (L to R) - Jean Kreiling, Liane St. Laurent, and Merryn Rutledge, standing in the sun. (Note the little puddles, though.)

Thanks to everyone who kept the faith, trusted the forecast, and joined us under the dry tent! We had a great time.

08/23/2026

NEPC Member Elizabeth McMullen wants everyone to know about a last-minute opportunity!

She is delighted to report that she will be reciting a haiku she wrote in 5th grade at the Elizabeth Street Garden McNally Jackson poetry event tonight, Aug 23, 2026, at 5 pm ET.

More info here: https://loom.ly/2_y0p0I

Elizabeth dreamed of becoming a writer way back then, writing poetry while sitting on a schoolyard field of clover, surrounded by honeysuckle vines.

She is honored to share this poem in an NYC garden of art, sculpture, and flora. That three and a quarter leaf clover she found is giving her a little bit o' Irish luck.

McNally Jackson is an independent bookstore with five New York locations.

08/21/2026

The Ewing Arts Awards have selected NEPC member and poet Rodger Martin as the recipient of the 2026 Ewing Award for Literary Arts. The Monadnock Region award ceremony, managed by The Keene Sentinel, will take place on Thursday, October 8, at 5:30 p.m. at The Park Theater, Jaffrey, N.H.

Congratulations Rodger!

08/18/2026

This weekend, join us for an afternoon of poetry at the historic Manse in Concord! The New England Poetry Club welcomes Jean L. Kreiling, Liane St. Laurent, and Merryn Rutledge for a reading in one of New England’s most inspiring literary settings. Come enjoy outstanding poetry, community, and the rich history of this remarkable venue.

📅 Learn more and reserve your spot:
https://loom.ly/MuE-0XM