jan 31 2010 - Author Joan McLean Kicks Off First Poet Local Series

Living Poetry, a not-for-profit poetry group based out of Brier Creek, announces their first Poet Local event on Sunday, January 31st, featuring Joan McLean.


Joan McLean will be reading her work, sharing her publishing process, revealing her writing techniques and answering questions. McLean is the author of Up From Dust, her first chapbook. Her poetry is laced with nature and tests the fine line of reality.

Angelika Teuber, Living Poetry Organizer, shared, “We are honored to have Joan McLean join us on the Poet Local’s maiden voyage. She has strong roots in North Carolina and her poetry reflects that. Local readers and writers who attend will be sure to appreciate that.”

The Poet Local Series featuring Joan McLean is the first ever in a chain of every-other-month events honoring published poets in a casual setting including complimentary refreshments. RSVP instructions are available online or walk-ins are welcome. The free event takes place at 2:30PM on Sunday, January 31st at the Media Room of Ashley Park in Brier Creek, 10300 Pine Lakes Court in Raleigh. Future Poet Local Series events will feature Dave Manning and Grey Brown, both dedicated advocates of keeping poetry alive in your daily life.