Contemporary poetry demands the poet to express serious consequences to man's dominance over nature through inventive images, fluid sound and silence, and flawless mastery of the English language that is engaging and devoid of ordinary expression.
The Oregon Literary Arts Directory is a resource for writers, readers, and enthusiasts to find literary arts
Our directry includes listings for upcoming events, open mics, bookstores, organizations,
A listing on the Oregon Literary Arts Directory is free |
The Starving Artist Chapbook series is designed to launch new voices into the literary atmosphere.
We seek strong image writing, and publish chapbooks our readers want to read.
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The Pregnant Moon Review shines deep-image driven poetry into hungry eyes.
We publish the online edition of the Pregnant Moon Review in accordance to full moon cycles.
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News From The Press
2.8.2008We are pleased to announce the arrival of Damn Good Writing to the cockcrow press family. Starting late this Spring, Damn Good Writing will feature new fiction by up and coming wordsmiths. Stay tuned!
1.22.2008It's in the teens here in Oregon, as the full moon rises it's orange belly over the clear sky horizon, The Wolf Moon 2008 edition is alive for your viewing pleasure, featuring new poetry by William Alton, Sarah Borsten, and Michael Shorb.
12.27.2007Happy Holidays everybody. The Cold Moon 2007 edition of the Pregnant Moon Review has new poems from Sargam Garg, John Joynt, and Karen Kelsay, as well as artwork from the very talented Stephanie Dodson. Check it out here. From all of us at cockcrow press, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
11.26.2007Curl up to a warm poem this holiday season. The Beaver Moon 2007 edition is online, featuring new poetry by Andrew K Clark, Carol Lynn Grellas, and an illustration by Steve Cartwright.
10.26.2007The Hunter's Moon 2007 edition is online, featuring new poetry by Kelly Braden, Anna Bristow, Brett Staggs, Shane Townsend, and a photo by Eric Dennon.
10.11.2007Major kudos to Alphabetix for our new website design. Alphabetix has done a fabulous job with updating our web site design, and their rates are affordable for even a small press like cockcrow.
09.26.2007The Harvest Moon 2007 edition is online, featuring new poetry by Kelly Braden, Anna Bristow, Sam Calhoun, Suad Campbell, Amanda McQuade, and a photo by Eric Dennon.
09.19.2007400th Copy of Hypermnesia sold!
08.25.2007Check out the new Oregon Literary Arts Directory. This resource showcases literary arts activities throughout the state of Oregon, including open mics, bookstores, literary organizations, literary journals, writer's workshops, libraries, publishers, and Oregon writers.
Featured Poem
Sunrise in Germany, by Amanda McQuade The Dresden sun rises as a milkmaid Busty and grain-feed With its shiny shoes clinking, And the great eye twinkling In the distant summit Bounding as a fawn. My eyes revert with fear, And I want to crack Open that sweet embryo Climbing high in the noon To scoop out its’ innards, And knit with its’ rays A sweater to never leave me – A heart-song to never decay.
